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Charles Haughey on future of Northern Ireland

Title
Charles Haughey on future of Northern Ireland
Genre
Speech
TX Date
17 Feb 1980
Year of production
1980
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Duration
00:04:08
Description
The first major speech by Charles Haughey after becoming Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. He says Northern Ireland as a political entity has failed, and the two sovereign governments (ROI and UK) must find a new solution.
Contributors
Charles Haughey
Keywords
Politics; Government; Northern Ireland; Ireland; UK; Prime ministers; Governance

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