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| Listing of Programmes for the Year: 2006 | 388 Programmes |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Jan 2006 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Behind Closed Doors | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Examiniation of newly released government archieve documents covering the events of 1975, including EEC problems with Britain, the Tieda Herrema kidnapping, lorry drivers strike, IRA ceasefire and Feackle talks, M16 talks with SF, Miami Showband and other sectarian killings Rockall incident. Devalera's death, with interviews with M.Rees (NI Secretary), R.O'Brady (RSF), M.McGuinness (SF) and Garett Fitzgerald. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
339 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
860 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Jan 2006 | Duration: |
1 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A suspect device has been found at Maghaberry prison near Lisburn. In courts David Haig from Grey Abbey was charged with threatening a doctor in the Ulster hospital with a knife. Film report. LVF man Lindsay Robb was stabbed to death in Glasgow at the weekend. Film report reviews his time in the PUP/UVF and LVF. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8919 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Jan 2006 | Duration: |
26 mins 33 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Behind Closed Doors | ||
Programme Title: |
1975 | ||
Description: |
This programme examines the newly released Eire government papers covering the year 1975. It gives an insight into the thinking of the Irish government of the major events of that year. It begins with a quick look at the poor economic situation in Ireland, the lack of trust in N. Ireland. State papers show the Fine Gael/Lab coalition had high inflation and unemployment but even with a PIRA cease fire in the north, Anglo Irish relations were at a new low. 1975 also saw Ireland being president of the EEC and had to keep Britain in the community as H. Wilson threatened to leave. Garret Fitzgerald and Lab/Senator Brendan Halligan explain how Ireland came of age during this period of its successful presidency. A letter from the British Ambassador in Dublin praised Ireland's new confidence. The year also saw the kidnapping of Dutch industrialist Tieda Herrema and the government held firm on doing no deals for the release of 3 IRA prisoners. Bill Flynn acted as intermediatory but was watched closely by the Garda. Film clip shown and Dutch view of policy surveillance of B. Flynn. Minister for Finance Richie Ryan recalls the Monastervin house siege and police eavesdropping equipment purchase. The Herrmea were granted honorary citizenship. Film clip shown. With the world in economic crisis following oil price shock of 1973 Ireland had stagflation tankers drivers go on strike. TV clip shows finance minister R. Ryan comments and letter reveals his warning of May that year of 25% inflation. Then R. Ryan recalls the MNI budget of June and the dealt with the unions on reducing pay agreements but it meant Lab/min Michael O'Leary threatening the unions. Brendan Halligan recalls. Then film clip shows PM Liam Cosgrave TV broadcast calling for a voluntary wage freeze in 1976. The plan worked but it didn't help their popularity. In the North the IRA called a cease fire following prot/clergy meeting the IRA in Feakle talks. Film clip shows IRA roadblocks in Derry and P. O'Brady (SF) recalls British intermediary going to his house to offer talks but by 16-1-75 the IRA cease fire ended. A senior civil servants letter outlines the British aim was to string the IRA along damaging their military capacity and hoping the doves would call it all off. He suggests the IRA read them quickly but Ro Brady and Billy McKee did meet James Allen and Michael Ouklew later on. R. O'Brady recalls the meeting, they exchanged docus on terms for a truce and set up incident centres. SF's M. McGuinness recalls the ceasefire in 1975. Merlyn Rees letter says his aim is to play the provos along. O'Brady says beware the Englishman's smile. The NIO meanwhile wanted to spruce up Ulster with a good cheer week. The army GOC by May was complaining to M. Rees that the government was facilitating the PIRA's aims. M. McGuinness recalls republican doubts about the British. Loyalist killings continued including the Miami Show Band killings. M. Rees told M. Thatcher the UDR was in infiltrated by extremist protestants. R. O'Brady's talks continued. He recalls the timescale problem. M. McGuinness says everything just slip back into conflict. The Irish government meanwhile didn't trust the British government's motives in the north. G. Fitzgerald recalls. Eventually the British told the Irish about their talks with SF/IRA. B. Halligan recalls the Irish government telling Wilson not to talk the IRA, officially British hopes were pinned on the constitutional convention at Stormont but it failed. G. Fitzgerald recalls Rees excuses for not meeting him. The British also saw the return of Chas. Haughey to FF as a real threat. G. Fitzgerald comments of FF going more republican that year as very worrying. In May, Cosgrave went to sea on a fisheries boat. At the time the Rockall Island was causing controversy. Also in 1995, Eamon DeVelera died in August. Film report shows his funeral and the British Embassy comments revealed in a letter. In North IRA violence continued. The news report gives the death stats. Internment now ended but political status was ended but economics dominated Southern politics. | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8920 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 3rd Jan 2006 | Duration: |
2 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then film report on the death of former LVF. PUP/UVF man Lindsay Robb in Glasgow with profile of his parliamentary past and comments of police Det ch/insp Alan Buchanan. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8921 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 4th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Secrets of 1975 | ||
Description: |
British governent release archive documents for 1975, look at events from their viewpoint, Feakie talks, IRA truce, 20 internees releaseed. Secretarin meetings, Incident Centres setup, H.Blocks built, UUUC politics with comments from R.O'Grady, M.McGuiness, M.Rees, A. Currie (SDLP), I.Paisley (DUP), D.Trimble, Bill Craig, also film clips of Bayardo Bar killings and London Balcombe Street gang attacks, and street violence. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
339 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
861 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 4th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
2 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Sth Armagh man Eugene Reavey who lost 3 brothers in a 1976 loyalist attack has spoken out against the On the Run legislation as believes security forces were involved in the attack. Film report with Eugene's interview on the events of the attacks that night with old news film clip which includes attack on the O'Dowd family in Ballyduggan by Loyalists. Then the next day the PIRA killed 10 protestants at Kingsmills. Eugene then criticises the OTR legislation. The latest news on the Lindsay Robb killing in Glasgow. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8922 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 4th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
39 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Cabinet Confidential | ||
Programme Title: |
Secrets of 1975 | ||
Description: |
Introduced by John McDowell this programme reviews the events of 1975 using new information released by the British government under it's 30yrs rule on docus. It begins with then NI Sec Merlyn Rees on his hopes for 1975, as a film clip shows fire and destruction. All the way through the programme a background sound track plays the music of that year. McDowell says 1975 saw the government try to dig its way out of direct rule which included secret talks with paramilitaries and open talks with politicians. Film clip shown of them at Stormont but violence continued with 247 deaths that year. Film clip shown from the national archives at Kew. J. McDowell shows a letter from 4 protestant ministers who met the PIRA at Feakle. Then film report on the talks with R. O'Brady who comments on the talks which the Garda raided. The talks led to a Xmas truce. A letter dated 9/1/75 shows M. Rees response. Film clip shows civilian searches in Belfast. H. William the PM was optimistic in his comments. The government released 20 internees and paroled 50 prisoners. The PIRA extended the ceasefire for two more weeks. R. O'Brady then recalls after that on 16th Jan PIRA violence began again. Film clip shows civil servant James Allen's office. Letter recalls the government position on the talks as an exchange of views. Allen then gives interview on this matter. A NIO letter reveals the government aim was to reduce the PIRA's military capacity It's dated 16-1-75 and M. Rees rejects speculation on negotiating rumours. The Irish Ambassador in the UK was against talks with PIRA (20-1-75 letter). G. Fitzgerald recalls their concerns and lack of info from Britain. Then M. Rees recalls on Feb 10th PIRA began a new ceasefire but R. O'Brady wanted the army to ceasefire also. Jim McDowell shows the PIRA and NIO position papers on this matter. James Allen recalls the dialogue but G. Fitzgerald feared talk of British withdrawal. Rees comments on their use of the word withdrawal. 20/2/75 Foreign Office letter shows British keep the c'fire going. 24hrs phone lines between SF and the NIO to monitor breaches. These were incident centres. Jim Gibney recalls, Austin Currie (SDLP) recalls their views these incident centres. government continued to release internees. 1981 republicans and 107 loyalists were interned. Film clip of Long Kesh shown. By end of 1975 the government ended internment. Jim Gibney comments. Then I. Paisley Snr, then M. Rees recalls ending detention. The Gardner Report ended special status for prisoners. 8/1/75 GOC's letter agreed with report. Jim Gibney comments. The government begin to build the H Blocks at LK. The British government was also nervous about the Unionist Community after 1974's UWC strike. Film clip shown. Then PM's advisor Bernard Donoghue recalls 1974 strike effect on H. Wilson. This fear continued into 1975. 7/7/75 letter reveals this fear. Economically these were hard times. M. Rees recalls knowing H and W was going under. (20-1-75 Treasury letter) but government could let it disappear and bailed it out. H. Wilson visited NI. NIO wanted to introduce Brighter Ulster Campaign. Film report on idea. It didn't happen. The new political idea was the constitutional convention. M. Rees letter 14.3.75 shows government took hands off approach. D. Trimble recalls. Then A. Currie. On May 15 UUUC had majority after elections. It was 47 against and 31 for power sharing. M. Rees letter 15.5.75 comments. Then D. Trimble recalls Vanguard leader Bill Craig's voluntary coalition idea with SDLP. A. Currie recalls it but I. Paisley had the idea dumped. M. Rees letter of 19-9-75 comments. Film clips of UUUC meeting and Paisley's views then and now. B. Donoghue's letter of 23-9-75 was critical to the UUUC decision. He comments now on that issue. The direct rule continued. Trimble recalled. In the political vacuum Paramilitary violence continued. Film clip of Miami Show Band murders on 31-7-75. Survivor Steve Travers recalls then film clip of funeral shown. In Aug the PIRA bombed the Shankill's Bayardo Bar. Film clip shown. In Sept Tully Vallen Orange Hall attacked. The ceasefire was failing. R. O'Brady recalls 22/9/75. Hostilities resume. Film clips of riots and in London Balcombe St. siege ends PSNI violence. Film report. At that time H. Wilson told Joe Hanes his press secretary he would step down due to his Alzheimer's problem. Hames and Donoghue recall these days which froze all moves on big issues. More film clips of violence shown. It would be 20 years before another IRA c'fire. | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8923 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
14 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then PSNI officers payslips showed their occupation last month due to a computer error. Former police federation spokesman Jimmy Spratt (DUP) comments on the mistake. The former NI sec of state M. Rees has died ages 84. Film report from Ken Reid. Reviews his 18 months here from March 1974. He handled the UWC strike, the constitutional convention and he ended interment here in 1975. In 1976 he became Home Secretary. Historian Eamon Phoenix recalls his father had served in Dublin in 1916 with the British Army. E. Phoenix says history will see him as one of our weaker sec of state more fondly remembered by Unionists than Nationalists. He credits Rees with creating the politics of illusion in 1975 to keep the IRA ceasefire going by hinting at British withdrawal. Today is the 30th anniv. of the Kingsmill massacre of 10 protestants in Sth. Armagh. Film report from memorial at spot of killings with Pastor Barry Holiday reading the names. Old film clip shown. Then Colin Wharton recalls hearing of his brother Kenny's death. Then Ethel Grant recalls the death of her cousins the Reggie and Walter Chapman. The film report reviews the murder of the Reavey brothers the night before. Then Fairs Willie Frasier comments on dossier he has on republicans who he says were behind Kingsmill and other murders and he's giving it to the police tomorrow. The DUP MP J. Donaldson comments. In Derry the Jacksons home was petrol bombed last night. A protestant family. It's the 100th attach on their home. Film report with William Jackson's reaction to attacks on Derry's Fountain Estate. This year's St. Patrick's Day parade in Belfast has been backed by the City Council for the first time. Film report with DUP's Nelson McCausland's views on the tricolours and Celtic shirt and reaction from Conon Maskey of the St. Patricks Dad Parade Committee. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06110 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8924 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 6th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 39 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then. In Derry the home of a Catholic family has been petrol bombed. Film report on sectarian attack. A man's decomposed body has been found washed ashore near Portaferry in Co. Down. Derry City Council is to give land worth £250,000 to GAA for sport. Film report with reaction from the DUP's MLA Gregory Campbell and comments of Sean Dolans GAA club chairman Hugh Brady. Controversy has followed the release of a amateur video clip showing two Glasgow Celtic players, Steven Pearson and John Hartson singing the Fields of Athenry with someone chanting IRA during the song. Film report on Donegal function with view of Gordon Strachan and the player's agents. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8925 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 9th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Rathcoole playwright Gary Mitchell tells UTV his entire family has been forced out of the Rathcoole Estate by loyalists paramilitaries. Film report with profile of Mitchells plays to date and his comments on the current intimidation campaign. The UDA has denied involvement. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8926 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 11th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The British government has withdrawn its controversial On the Runs (OTR's) legislation. Film report from Ken Reid in Westminster on Peter Hain's statement explaining the British government's position on the proposed law. He also announced new talks between local parties beginning in February. Outside the DUP's Peter Robinson was jubilant as was the SDLP's Mark Durkan. Later on the SF MP Gerry Adams also explained why he thought the legislation was wrong. Then the UUP's Reg Empey gives his reaction. Also victims groups reacted today. Terry Spence of the Police Federation gives his reaction. Then Ciara O'Reilly of Relatives for Justice also welcomed the climb down as did John Kelly of the Bloody Sunday families. Then Raymond McCord whose son was killed by the UVF says the government only dropped the bill because SF opposed it. He calls on P. Hain to resign. Human Rights Commissioner Monica McWilliams also welcomed the government move. Then live from London Peter Hain comments on the government's climb down. He says the bill won't be introduced again but feels the OTR's issue will have to be sorted in the future. In Armagh city a car bomb has been defused at the Armagh City Hotel car park. Dissident republicans have been blamed. Film report then in Belfast. A pipe bomb was defused outside Bonaparte's bar on the Cavehill Rd. The bulletin then returns to the OTR legislation story and Ken Reid is interviewed for his analysis of today government climb down. The background behind it and reaction from politicians. He says the government plan to address the victims issue seriously and find a way of dealing with the past. In Antrim Stiles Estate a black woman's home has been daubed with racist slogans. Film report with home owners comments. Then PUP's Ken Wilkinson says loyalist commission is against racism. In Killyleagh Co. Down loyalist murals are to be replace by one of sporting heroes like NI footballer David Healey. Film report with views of DUP Cllr. W. Walker and Housing Executive Official Owen Brady. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8927 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 15 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) In Belfast courts a number of men linked to loyalist Lawrence Kinkaid appeared in money laundering charges. Film report names men as Mark Rossborough (48) from Belfast, a bookie, L, Kinkaid has been charged at the weekend and the evidence against both is repeated here. Others charged was used car dealer Maurice Lynn (34) Snr a car dealer from Drumaness, then Richard McIlroy (38) a motorcycle shop owner from Ahoghill, then Christopher Edwards (47) an accountant from Kells, then mortgage broker Terence Nesbitt (57) from Ballygowan and Jonathan Dickson (23), a driver from Temple Patrick. At the weekend loyalist paramilitary L. Kinkaid had been granted bail. In the Commons pressure mounts on PM T. Blair to reveal what he knows about the Stormontgate charges being dropped. Film report on statement from solicitor general. Meanwhile the fallout from the British government's withdrawal of the OTR's legislation continues today with South Armagh Victims Group. Fairs's spokesman William Frasier views on what they want now for the OTR's and he rejects any idea of having a truth and reconciliation commission. He says he knows the truth. The police federations Terry Spence also rejects the truth and reconciliation commission idea. He wants 'natural justice' with people brought before the courts and convicted and jailed. The Relatives for Justice spokesman Mark Thompson says they advocate a truth recovery process and doesn't believe punishing people will work. He explains how he thinks it should work. Meanwhile Beattie Doak, the father of RUC Con Tracey Doak killed by the PIRA has been told his meeting with Tony Blair had an effect on Blair and wasn't a waste of time as he had thought six weeks ago. Film report with Mr. Doak interview on his Blair meeting and what Peter Hain told him. Also today SDLP leader M. Durken continued his verbal attack on SF over the OTR's climb down but SF MLA Ray McCartney rejected his views in his comments. Meanwhile the DUP's Sammy Wilson says he rejects P. Hain's view the OTR issue has to be dealt with in the future. He says leave them in exile. In Armagh's City Hotel are army have defused a car bomb found yesterday. Film report. In Belfast Mount Vernon Estate the PSNI have continued searches relating to the murder of Thomas Devlin (15) last August. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8928 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the PSNI have found a body at the Dargan Rd dump in North Belfast. Film report says body is unidentified and the death is suspicious. Speculation is that it might be plumber from Hollywood Martin Kelly missing since New Year's Day. The DUP's I. Paisley Snr is to present Tony Blair with a 16 page proposal to restore devolution here. In a 2 stage form, it rules out power sharing executive with SF this year. Film report with I. Paisley's remarks. Then UUP's R. Empey calls for the assembly to be reconvened for six weeks period while SDLP's M. Durken wants a date set for the return of the assembly with talks beforehand. In West Belfast a convent that houses elderly nuns was attacked by arsonists on Friday night. Film report with Sister Veronica's comments on effect on nuns. Then Sister Finbar's reaction. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8929 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 18th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Portadown Orange Lodges have met the Parades Commission thus defying the rules of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Film report on their application to the Pdes/Comm for a Drumcree March on 29/1/06. The Commission now includes 2 Orangemen. Portadown Orangeman David Jones comments on why he's meeting the new commission and defying the Grand Orange Lodge. The PSNI Acc Chief Constable Sam Kinkaid told the Police Board that the PIRA is still involved in organised crime here on the day when visiting US Congressmen meet SF leaders about policing. The DUP's I. Paisley and SDLP's M. Durken give their reactions to Sam Kinkaid's comments. Film report also has SF's Gerry Adams rejection of Kinkaid's remarks and he told the UK Congressmen so. Congressman Jim Walsh of Friends for Ireland gives his views on his meeting with SF about policing. The Catholic man Richard Hughes (86) who survived the Kingsmill Massacre of 10 protestants in 1976 was buried today. Film report with comments of Alan Black the Prot. who survived. Then UUP MLA Danny Kennedy's comments on that terrible attack. The International Fund for Ireland has given grants to schemes designed to focus on social and education integration. Up until now the IFI concentration on economic development. Film report with IFI chairman Denis Rooney's comments. Irish President Mary McAleese visited the Holy Family Boxing Club in North Belfast. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8930 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme looks back to the first edition in 1996 and revisits the stories of that time, CanaryWharf, Manchester bombs, then May 1998, Change of governent, October 1998 Blair meets Sinn Fein, M.Mowlam visits Maze, GFA agreed, Drumcree Violence, Pattens RUC reforms, Nobel prizes for Hume and Trimble and many more. In the studio G.Campbell (DUP); Pat Doherty (SF) discuss the IRA and criminality and both give their views on the way forward. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
339 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
862 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
It maybe a new Pdes/Comm but its decision on an orange march at Drumcree remains the same. No parade. Film report with Chairman Roger Poole's comment that the decision was unanimous even though there are 2 Orangemen on the commission. Film reviews history of Drumcree. Garvaghy Rd residents won't meet the Pdes/comm until their legal challenge against the commission make-up has been to court. Parades Commission Chairman Roger Poole comments on this. Followed by residents group statement. A new twist in row over the comments by ACC San Kinkaid that PIRA were still involved in criminality today with Police Board Chairman Des Rea releasing papers on what was said by PSNI officers at the meeting. In Lisburn area a robbery attempt on a van load of cigarettes was foiled. Film report with PSNI Ch/Superintendent Ken Henning's comments on the chase. In Fermanagh republican Sean Lavelle has admitted being a special branch agent since 1980. In Magherafelt unionist councillors are to take legal action to stop a plaque being erected to honour the memory of 2 SF Cllrs John Davey killed by the UVF in Feb 1989 and Bernard O'Hagen killed in 1991. Film report with SF Cllr Sean McPeake's views. Then UUP Cllr George Shield's views. (6pm Thur) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8931 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
23 mins 50 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he mentions opening titles are those of 19-1-96, the first ever Hearts and Minds (not recorded in this archive). He then shows a film clip reflecting on the decades debate. It begins with NI Sec Patrick Mayhew's 'cheer up' remarks. Then H and M's first interview with David Tremble about talks about talks. In Feb SF's M. McLaughlin sat in studio with UUP's Ken Magennis, the first SF/UUP TV meeting. Then hours later Canary Wharf bombed. End that interview. Never saw the light of day. Bombs then in Manchester and Fermanagh. Decommissioning was a long way off. By Sept SF back in talks. In May 1997 Mo Mowlam becomes NI Sec. SF gets a 2nd MP, M. McGuinness. In Oct 1997 SF meet Tony Blair. Then 6months of talks. Mo Mowlam visits loyalists in The Maze. Then 1998 The GFA came into being and both sides of the border voted yes. Elections followed but it took a year for Stormont Power Sharing Ministers to take their seats but violence continued, Drumcree, the Quinn children deaths and Omagh. Then Chris Patten set about changing Policing. Dec 1998 Tremble and Hume got Nobel Peace Prizes. The year included prisoner releases and a US Presidential visit. Then came decomm 3 years later. It was hard says Adams. Stormont suspension followed suspension. Then political journals around England's stately homes began but 10 years saw personal journeys also like Alex Maskey's, David Trimble's and Ian Paisley's but Stormont is still empty despite near deal in 2004. Then Northern Bank robbery and R. McCartney murder. The trust is gone again. The final act of decommission in Sept but 1996 and 2006 began the same with talks about talks. Then back to the present. This week's news is dominated by just what is the PIRA up to in crime and the party's laying out their blue prints for devolution. In the studio DUP's G. Campbell and SF's Pat Doherty discuss the accusation the IRA is still involved in organised crime and the DUP call on Shaun Woodward to resign. G. Campbell profiles DUP views of ACC Sam Kinkaid's remarks which countered S. Woodward remarks. Then Pat Doherty says S. Kinkaid is political policeman and former special branch man and he's wrong. He says the DUP are naive and foolish and afraid of negotiations. The securocrats are still amongst us and Sam Kinkaid is one of them he says. He says the DUP jump from one excuse to another. Then DUP's G. Campbell then comments on the upcoming IMC report on IRA criminality. He asks how many reports does he need. He says they'll keep pressure on the IRA. The IRA have to be history and that's now the case now. Pat Doherty then says DUP nearly done and deal in Dec 04 and they talk to SF on committees. There's no talks stance is bluff he says. G. Campbell defends the DUP position in doing what's right for NI. Pat Doherty then criticises the existence of the IMC as outside the GFA, he repeats previous allegations. Then G. Campbell denies they're afraid of the hard decisions of government He mentions their upcoming devolution paper but won't comment on it. P. Doherty rejects SDLP allegations that SF is moving away from inclusive power sharing in favour of sharing power only with the DUP. G. Campbell rejects SDLP allegations that SF is moving away from the inclusive power sharing in favour of sharing power only with the DUP. G. Campbell rejects going into government with SF any time soon. Pat Doherty is asked to comment on the numbers of special branch informers within SF/IRA following Sean Lavelle's confession he's one. He says it's no surprise informers exist. They are part of the British war machine. He denies he was ever an informer. The next piece is about artist Ian Knox who draws the cartoons for the If You Ask spot each week. A film report profiles his day. He's just picked up Fionnuala O'Connors script by bike as he's a technophobe. Then Noel Thompson interviews him on how he gets his ideas for illustrations and the mechanics of the cartoons. He comments on the mouth being the secret of caricatures. He draws Paisley always with an open mouth, then Adams he sets out to be as cruel as he can he says and satire is about being analytical. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8932 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 20th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
ITV |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
ITV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then a new police unit. The historical enquiries team (HET) based at Sprucefield is too start work on Monday reinvestigating 3286 killings during the Troubles. Film report with team chief. David Cox's (ex Stevens Inquiry Team). Comments on their aims, security forces killings also to be probed. They have 6 years to complete their task. A second report looks at the 20-3-72 PIRA car bomb in Donegall St that killed 7 people, 140 injured. One of those killed was RUC Constable Bernard O'Neill. His widow Eileen gives her reaction. Then Margaret Kennedy tells of 23rd Oct 1971 when her mother Moira Meehan and an aunt, Dorothy Maguire were shot dead in Cape St, Falls Road by the British Army. Film clip shown. She doesn't have confidence in the HET as they're not independent. North Belfast loyalist Mark Haddock has been granted bail on a charge of attempting to murder Trevor Goody in Dec 2002. Film report. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
339 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
8933 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 24th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Paisley meets PM T. Blair to give him their view of two tier government. Film report from London on facing reality document and fazed devolution with SF's Conor Murphy's reaction that unionists don't want to share power. Then I. Paisley Snr comments on his meeting with T. Blair and his views on the trust issue and SF's canonization of evil and mistrust and IRA criminality. According to Lonely Planet Travel Guide if you come to NI don't spend too long in Larne. Film report on company's views of NI's towns and sights like Belfast and Newcastle. Mayor of Larne Cllr. John Matthews comments. Then Sue Warde of the NI Tourist Board views. Then Orla Farren of the North Down Council. In India after the 05 Tsunami the Free Presbyterians here sent money to help. Now Rev David McIlveen has returned with photos showing the locals named a boat after Ian Paisley Snr. Film report with Paisley's reaction and D. McIlveen's comments on the practical expression of Christianity. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8934 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 25th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then a South Belfast man from Arnedale flats, Ian Ray (35) has been charged with the Jun '03 murder of a Johnny Adair associate Roy Green during a loyalist feud. A film report on Kimberley Bar shooting claimed by the UFF. He was also charged with firearms and explosives offences. A former UUP Cllr. Raymond Ferguson from Fermanagh has been charged with fraud. Film report on charges. He was in partnership with Alan Cathcart who owned the land on which a property development was built. The offence came to light as the firm was being liquidated in the last 1990s when Alan Cathcart discovered the fraud. In Nth/Bels Ardoyne an 18 year old was kidnapped and held for ransom. Film report with SF's G. Kelly's reaction. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06120 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8935 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 27th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then US special. Envoy Mitchell Reese today told PSNI graduates they were joining the best force in Europe and that policing was the outstanding success of the Peace Process. In the studio he comments on his remarks. In the courts 3 bailsmen for former official IRA Chief Sean Garland have been ordered to pay £9,000 each after Garland jumped bail in NI. The bailsmen were Des O'Mahon, R. Hassan and John Lowry, the Workers' Party secretary. In Glasgow Brian Talbot (29) has been charged with the murder of former loyalist gun runner Lindsay Robb. Film report. In East/Belfast's Cregagh Estate the UDA mural is to be replaced by one featuring George Best. Film report with interview with Cregagh forum chairman Tommy Sandford. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8936 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 30th Jan 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then today the two governments received the 8th International Monitoring Commission (IMC). Report on paramilitary activities. Film report on speculation about what it will say in relation to PIRA criminality. With NIO Min Shaun Woodward calling on people to wait and see till it's published on Wed. Then SF's Conor Murphy MP criticises the IMC role in the peace process and the anonymous briefings beforehand. Then a film report from Jamie Delargy profiles the smuggling and laundering of fuel racket with the comments of customs officer Paul Gerard on the effects of their anti-smuggling operations. Then views of Maxol retailer Brian Donaldson on what the government should do. Tomorrow is the first anniv. of the murder of Robert McCartney. His sisters have vowed to continue their campaign for justice. Film report with remarks of Paula McCartney and Catherine McCartney on the actions since of SF and the IRA. Meanwhile in Dublin the family of Joseph Rafferty who was shot dead last year have accused the IRA of killing him and are taking their campaign to America. Film report with his sister Esther Rafferty's comments. Then in the studio Ken Reid comments on the speculation around the IMC report on republicans and loyalist paramilitaries and he previews a speech to be made by Peter Hain tomorrow on government spending here on education. Characters from the USA TV series Sesame St. may be used here to combat sectarianism in preschool children. Film report with comments of Gary Knell, Chief Executive of Sesame Marketing on other successful campaigns and his plans on how to spend the £1m grant from the American/Ireland fund. QUB Dr. Paul Connolly comment on the report he wrote about sectarianism amongst 3year olds in NI. Then Siobhan Fitzpatrick of the Early Years Organisation views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8937 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 1st Feb 2006 | Duration: |
21 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The IMC report is released and it causes a political row. Did the PIRA decommission all its weapons is the big question asked. It says the PIRA is still involved in crime. Film report on the contents of the IMC 8th report beings with focus on the paragraph about IRA decomm. and compares it to the DeChastelein Commission Report which said decommissioning had been complete. Today the DeChastelein group issued a statement on the possibility internal IRA groups or individuals may have retained guns without IRA leadership approval. Then Lord Alderdice of the IMC comments on his level of lower confidence on decommissioning. Outside the meeting republicans held a protest. This afternoon IRA released a statement saying the IMC allegation was false and politically motivated. Next report from Westminster covers earlier in the day when PM T. Blair replied to a question from I. Paisley Snr on criminality having to end. Blair also praised the progress republicans had made to date. Also today ahead of upcoming talks next week, both governments put on a positive face about the report at a press conference. Film report with NI Sec Peter Hain's remarks. Then SDLP's M. Durkan calls for the return of the assembly while UUP's Alan McFarland wonders of the British government made a deal allowing the IRA to hold weapons back for personal protection. The IMC report also commented on loyalist activities. A film report on that includes IMC allegations of drug dealing, extortion money laundering and murder including blaming the UDA for killing Jim Gray on 4th Oct. The UPRG's David Nichol says loyalism is changing but it's a slow process. In the Republic the Criminal Assets Bureau is investigating whether the PIRA is behind 4 property businesses worth £70m. Film report on 4 raids on 4 counties with Journalist Tom Brady's comments on the background to the Garda inquiries. Then live from London NI Sec. Peter Hain is asked for the government position on the amount of arms the PIRA decommissioned. He says he relies on the DeChastehein's clear statement today. He says unionists can't dispute the advances this IMC report shows in IRA movement but he still doesn't expect the DUP run into government with SF. In the studio SF's M. McGuiness then attacks the non independent IMC. He praises the DeChastehein stance and says these sensational stories don't amount to a hill of beans. He recalls another story recently which says the IRA was buying up Manchester. He attacks the securocrats behind the IMC. Then from London the DUP leader Ian Paisley demands a media apology to the DUP over the decomm issue. All the guns aren't away. He says the British government and IRA are lying and covering up the decommission lapse. He won't say if he's going to talks with two governments. on Monday if Dublin is involved in talks on NI's internal affairs. In other news 2 Sth/Armagh men, Neil Vallely and Damien McGlinen have had assets worth £700,000 frozen by the Assets Recovery Agency. Film report on fuel smuggling allegations with comments of ARA chief Alan McQuillan. Then from London Ken Reid gives his analysis on the reactions to today's IMC report on decommissioning and its possible effects on next Monday's talks at Hillsborough. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8938 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
? mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) member John Grieve gives an interview on the latest report into paramiltary activity. Followed by comments from N.Dodd (DUP) and M.McGuinness (SF) ( in the same studio). [Opening Titles Missing] | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
340 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
863 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then French police have seized on Ulster truck which contained £5m of cannabis. Film report. In Limavady a local solicitor, J. Sendu has been arrested by police on allegations of involvement in loyalist terrorism. Film report with solicitor Joe Rice's comments to the Law Society on police taping meetings between solicitors and their clients. In Belfast today Republicans protested at a Policing Board meeting about yesterdays IMC report. Film report with Hugh Orde refusing to comment on the DeChastehein/IMC differences on the decommissioning. Then SF's Gerry Adams outlines what action he wants the government to make now. Followed by views of UUP's Reg Empey who calls for the DeChastehien weapons itinerary to be published. Then DUP's Ian Paisley Jnr. comments on embarrassment to British government. It's been revealed 7 PSNI officers were convicted of drink driving here last week. (6pm Thur) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8939 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(Opening minutes missing) It begins with International Monitoring Commission member T. Grieve answering questions from Noel Thompson on their report published yesterday. He denies they are politically motivated and he comments on the idea that the IMC only listens to the securocrats when they're gathering information. He comments that they also listen to Gardai information. He then comments on the role of the Monitoring Commission and answers the question would he do anything differently if starting again. Then he comments on why he says the government, should drop the financial penalties against SF even though his report still alleges intelligence gathering and criminality against PIRA. Grieve praises Adams leadership and the fact the overall IRA intent is to wind down and disarm and it's a very great achievement to have got to the point they're at now. In the if you ask me spot Journalist Malachy O'Doherty comments on Catholic education, why it was founded and the proposed changes P. Hain hopes to make and why he is going for the cornerstone of institutionalised sectarianism here, the schools. He says parents have accepted a lot of school changes over the years but asking their kids to cross sectarian interfaces and be taunted by sectarian jibes is one change they won't accept. Hain can't change the geography of N. Ireland. With talks due to begin on Monday at Hillsborough, Noel Thompson invites DUP's N. Dodd's and SF's Martin McGuiness to discuss their party positions and comment what's needed to restore devolution. Nigel Dodd's begins by giving his reaction to the IMC repost claim of significant improvements and dynamic change. He believes all the weapons aren't gone. It was suppose to give the IRA a clean bill of health and it hasn't. Dodd says its 12yrs since first IRA ceasefire yet those serious issues still exist. M. McGuiness calls the IMC repost 'bullshit' and 'balderdash'. It's a report compiled by friends of the DUP giving cover to the DUP from within the security services. He says let us see the evidence of their allegations. He recalls the story last year of the IRA buying up Manchester and it's now rubbish. N. Dodd's replies listing IRA involvement in the McCartney killing and exiling people. He says SF is in denial and that's a tactic of any fascist organisation. M. McGuiness says he's not getting into a slagging battle as the issues are too important. In the absence of trust, McGuiness comments on the way forward. Then N. Dodd's says DUP will talk to the Irish government but not about internal NI affairs. McGuiness says all discussions will be within the template of the GFA. Dodd's says not so, he again says SF won't be in Government at present. He wants to restore democratic accountability but not wait on SF. McGuiness says DUP will have to engage with the two governments and SF this year. Dodd says they are not the UUP and won't be pushed around. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8940 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 5th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
More comment on the IMC report which appears to suggest IRA decommissioning wasn't total. Peter Hain (Northern Ireland Secretary) interview. Next item on the work due to begin to improve Belfasts Westlink, with a history of the motowary and politicans Bob Stokoe (UUP) Fran McCann (SF). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
340 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
864 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 5th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
18 mins 28 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Political Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
IN the wake of this week's IMC report and the difference of opinion between Lord Alderdice of the IMC and General DeChastelein on the amount of arms the PIRA decommissioned. This programme reviews the opposing view's with interview with NI Sec. Peter Hain but firstly the programme examines another stalled process, the work due to begin on improving the Westlink/M1 road junctions. It begins with a clip from a 1972 documentary called 'Tomorrow's Road' which featured the snarl-up on the Donegall Rd after leaving the new M1. Then an update to today shows the same problem today even with the Westlink built. Commuter Matthew Stevenson comments. Mock-up then shows how it should look in 2009 but York St problem will exist still. UUP Cllr Bob Stoker comments on effect on local communities of the upgrade. Then Road Service's David Orr gives his opinion on this aspect. Back in 1972 the Westlink was just a line on a Belfast map. Film clip shown and a mock-up photo shown of what the Ormeau Road ring rd. would have looked like. Motorway enthusiast Wesley Johnston comments on plans for future. Then SF Cllr. Fra McCann SLA says even Westlink was a waste of money favouring a rail system instead. Next report features NI Sec. Peter Hain and he's asked by Jim Fitzpatrick is IRA decomm. complete. He repeats views of J. DeChastehein in Sept. and recently. Weapons could still be in somebody's loft, or a hide somewhere but a significant historic decomm. event did happen in Sept past. Hain comments on the DUP view that decomm. was all a lie by pointing out the sec change in the last year in NI. He says he doesn't expect the DUP to gallop into government with SF quickly but he expects parties to come up with proposals on the way forward with serious talks on each parties proposals with everybody included. He believes we will get a power sharing executive returned. He won't comment on scrapping the assembly if there's no assembly by May 07 but MFA salaries will stop. Hain then comments on his plans for the public sector here. He denies he will be cutting jobs but he will cut quangos and bursaries and plans to increase the size of the private sector here and build more and more Nth/Sth economic cooperation. On education he says he's not challenging the ethos of Catholic or Protestant schools or grammar schools. He's concerned about the 50,000 empty desks and wants better sharing and planning in education. He's setting up an independent review on this and if the local parties don't like it, they have the remedy by setting up devolution again. (Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8941 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Following the death of Gerard Devlin (39) in a stabbing incident in West Belfast's Ballymurphy area his uncle Thomas Loughrane describes the attack which UTV says was the result of a feud between two Ballymurphy families. Film report with Devlin's aunt Bernadette O'Rawe comments. Tensions in the area are still high with houses belonging to the rival Notarantino family set on fire and arson attack on a local shop. Mary Gillen, Devlin's aunt calls for an end to the violence. Then SF Cllr Michael Ferguson views. Last year the dead man Gerard Devlin told Daily Ireland paper a £10,000 bounty was put on his head by the Notarantinos after a previous murder attempt. In courts solicitor Johnny Sendhu has been charged with attempting to incite a murder after this conversations with his client was recorded by police. Film report on charges related to UVF/LVF feud and death of Jason Lockhurst last year. In West Belfast a 21 year old man has died in a stabbing. One man was arrested in Springfield Rd apartment. Film report with SF Cllr Marie Cush on knife culture in the city. As today's talks being at Hillsborough the DUP's I. Paisley Snr. says Adams and SF shouldn't be there. Film report from Ken Reid covers Paisley's weekend remarks at his party conference. Today saw no softening of his attitude. Then Gerry Adams says he's not there on Paisley's agenda. Is Paisley or the governments in charge. The SFLP's/UUP views. Then P. Hain and D. Ahern tell the press their aims in the talks with 2006 the big year. Then Ken Reid analysis of what happened at Hillsborough today and the mood of the parties. At the weekend the DUP held its party conference. Film report with Paisley's speech promising no betrayal of those who give their lives, not an inch. What is ours we hold, no surrender. Then P. Robinson says Belfast Agreement is dead. Then Sammy Wilson attacks the Adams tree hugger. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8942 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Stormontgate | ||
Description: |
16th December 2005, D.Donaldson (SF) reveals he was British agent for twenty years. Documentary examines the fallout, and claim and counterclaim with profile of Donaldsons Sinn Fein history and views of Nial O'Dowd. Martin Galvin (?) and journalist Duncan Campbell and Liam Clarke, and Brian Bowens (BBC), other opinions on Stormontgate from G.Kelly (SF), Jim McAllister (DUP), Hugh Orde (PSNI) and J.McDonagh (US lawer). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
340 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
865 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
13 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI have arrested 2 more men after the killing yesterday of G. Devlin as a father and son Christopher and William Notarantino appeared on court charged with the murder. Film report covers continuing attacks on local houses with PSNI Ch/insp Peter Farrar's views. Also in courts solicitor Johnny Sendu today bail on terrorism related charges. Film report hears crown say PSNI recorded phone calls from Sandhu to UVF man in East Belfast advising that a suspect should be taken offside and in another call he suggested a wounded man Jonathan Hillier should be taken out. In Belfast striking postal workers held protests today a week into their strike. Film report with CWU rep. Ray Ellis comments. Then Royal Mails David Pedan's views. In Derry 3 men were held hostage on Sunday and forced one of them to get £30,000 from his workplace. Film report with PSNI Ch/insp Milton Kerrs remarks. Also in Derry 2 men were stabbed in a city centre incident. This Sun marks the 17th anniversary of the murder of solicitors Pat Finucane. In July 01 the PM T. Blair agreed on a public inquiry but the inquiry rules are unacceptable for the Finucane family. This morning they met Peter Hain. Geraldine Finucane says government won't change its inquiry rules. Then Michael Finucane says government is avoiding the collusion issue to safeguard security services. Next Monday Finucane family meets Paisley. Next report looks at the MOD's sell off of old army vehicles like fire engines and Saracens and the uses they are being put to back in West Belfast by locals Fearghal O'Connor and Art Corbett. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06130 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8943 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Stormontgate | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Stephen Walker. This programme he says is about the age old dirty war between republicans and the British security services that led to the collapse of Stormont and deepened distrust among politicians here. Also 100s of people have had to move home. Prison officer spokesman Finlay Spratt explains the whole affair cost the tax payer £30m yet no convictions were achieved. Security journalist Brian Rowan claims special branch wanted to trap PIRA's Director of Intelligence but failed. Noraids spokesman Martin Galvin speculates on who else D. Davidson betrayed in his time as a British agent. Did it include the Gibraltar 3 he asks. Then a film clip shows Donaldson on Dec 9th 05 on TV after the charges against him were dropped, then he says his reputation has been restored. Then another clip from Dec 16th 05 hears him admit he's been a British agent. Then Stephen Walker outlines the general aims of the programme and asks what were special branch protecting that they were prepared to let the charges be dropped. He reviews the case against D. Donaldson, C. Kearney and Wm Mackenzie, then profiles Donaldson activities within SF/IRA since he was released from prison where he done time with Bobby Sands (photo shown). He visited the Middle East to negotiate the release of Belfast hostage Brian Keenan, then in 1989 he was sent to New York to work for Noraid. John McDonagh, Noraid 1979-91 recalls this role there. Then Niall O'Dowd of Irish Voice calls him SF's trouble shooter especially in the aftermath of the 1986 SF split. Once back in Belfast he took part in discussions with unionists at Clonard monastery. Fr. Gerry Reynolds recalls his involvement. After the Castlereagh break-in in March 2002 Brian Rowan says a republican tipped off special branch about an IRA intelligence unit. This was the beginning of Stormontgate with sp/branch operation Torsion. The officers entered the house where Stormont papers were being stored, photocopied the docs and bugged the house and the computer. The papers had details of 100s of prison staff, loyalists and unionist politicians. Chief Constable Hugh Orde comments on the documents importance but journalist Duncan Campbell says the documents couldn't be used for targeting but Special Branch hoped the trial would lead them to the PIRA's Director of Intelligence who had raided Castlereagh in March 2002. Journalist Liam Clarke comments in Oct 2002 the computer moved houses to D. Donaldson's home, then that of Fiona Farley and they were arrested with C. Kearney. Liam Clarke comments on Kearney. Billy Mackasey also arrested. Then SF offices at Stormont raided. Film clip of that PSNI operation with H. Orde's views. UUP's D. Trimble recalls the fall of Stormont afterwards. Direct rule was back. Duncan Campbell then comments on the papers seized at the SF office in Stormont including the GOC of British army's car numbers. Then Finlay Spratt of Prison Officers Assoc asks why his men weren't warned earlier of their details being held by SF/IRA. Then H. Orde reacts. Later former Head of Sp/branch Bill Lowry claimed he was forced to retire and said MI5 wanted him to make arrest. H. Orde then comments on why the charges were eventually dropped. Film clip shows Ciaran Kearney's comments but DUP's Jim Allister's views blaming British government for letting SF off the hook. Spotlight then previews why the case collapsed. It says SB wanted to protect the informer who led them to the original Stormont docus and they wanted their bugging operation kept secret. QUB Prof. John Jackson comments on a judge's role in dropping charges. Also it appears a SB mans finger print was found on the Stormont docus. This would be embarrassing and hard to explain. Duncan Campbell comments on this taint and the presence of the informer's prints but all this led to Donaldson being exposed. Liam Clarke comments on the sequence of events. BBC's Brian Rowan then details Donaldson's actions once he was warned by SB he was going to be ousted by a journalist. He contacted SF official and then interviewed by SF. Then on Dec 16 05 he admits being an agent on TV. Former SF Cllr. Martin Cunningham blames the SF leadership for unquestioning support of Donaldson. Then G. Kelly comments on the betrayal in the USA. John McDonagh recalls his reaction on hearing the news of Donaldson. Then Martin Galvin's views. B. Power comments on why Donaldson was cut loose by SF. He didn't tell them about the documents. Liam Clarke comments on this point. Then Chief Constable H. Orde comments on 'technically' informers can break the laws. He says the matter is now ended. Effects of Stormontgate however continue. G. Kelly on Donaldson's future now. | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8944 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 8th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in Ballymurphy 5 days after Gerard Devlin was stabbed to death the feuding between the Devlin and Notarantinos families continues with houses attacked and burnt. Film report with SF Cllr. M. Ferguson's comments. Limavady Solicitor Johnny Sandhu out on bail on terror charges was today back in court this time defending his clients. Film report. In Commons the PM Tony Blair has defended his governments decision to restore funding to SF. Film report from Ken Reid on the controversy with DUP's N. Dodd's views and Blair's response. Then SDLP's M. Durkan and DUP's I. Paisley and Tory MP David Kawczynski all oppose SF getting extra money. Then in the studio analysis from Ken Reid on the vote which includes an interview with SF's M. McGuiness on his view of the government decision. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8945 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Peter Hain (Northern Ireland Secretary) gives an interview on last weeks failed government talks on executive, Parliaments re-intatement of Sinn Fein's allowances and alleged IRA criminality. Other items include a film report on the DUP Party Conference, then Denis Kennedy (Cadogen Group), M.McLaughlin (SF) and M.Durkan (SDLP) discuss the role of Nationalism today. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
340 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
866 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson. He begins by reviewing a rocky week for the British government concerning NI matters with criticism in the commons over restoring SF's allowances and the talks designed to path an early return to Stormont have gone nowhere. He then asks Peter Hain, NI Sec what went wrong in the talks. Hain puts a positive spin in his views. He says parties are now in a position to move forward. He feels parties are just starting out and discussions will involve looking at each other's papers. He says there is a timetable to it all and that's the due election in May 2007 which can't be to an assembly that doesn't exist. He says if there's no advances by early summer MLA's should give their staff due notice. Hain wants the assembly up and running. He doesn't want to sack MLA's but they won't be paid for doing nothing. On the restoring of SF funds he says this wasn't a surprise. There's been a sec change in IRA activity since Dec 04 and he believes individual IRA units might still be involved in criminal activity but not by direction of the leadership who must close this activity down. He take John DeChastalein's views on the weapons issue and explains why he thinks both IMC and DeChastehein reports were saying the same things as opposed to the spin put on them. On the DUP document called 'facing reality' which wants a two stage return to devolution. Hain says he wants to go straight into power sharing so it's up to the DUP to convince other parties of the merit of their plan as is the case with other papers parties propose. He denies as Adams (SF) claims that the DUP is running the process on Peter Robinson (DUP) claim that the GFA is dead. Hain says all the principles of the GFA, power sharing, human rights, Nth/Sth cooperation are not disputed. The DUP insist on amendments to the internal institutional structure but GFA principles remain the same. In the If you ask me spot has Fionnuala Meredith comment on someone writing a book called the DUP book of bumper insults. She proposes Sammy Wilson for the job. She highlights his remarks at their recent conference on the UUP. She recalls the DUP/UUP barny in Nov 2003, the fuss at the bus or Paisley's comments on the size of Brian Cowen's lips or his onslaught against Mary McAleese. She says republicans don't go in for this personal abuse because of their control. She then refers to M. McGuiness (SF) use of the bullshit word referring to the recent IMC report. On the world scene she refers to political clashes in the US congress which also used barnyard references. The next piece introduced by N. Thompson asks what is the role of Irish Nationalist or any nationalism in the Czist. It begins with a film viewpoint from commentator Denis Kennedy who gives his opinions on Irish Nationalisms role today and the history of arguments on the legality of the NI since 1921. He says since the GFA and such arguments are obsolete now as all sides accept the principal of consent but yet things are more tribal than ever. He blames the issue of Irish Nationalism and asks what's its point in 20th century NI, its policies in pursuit of the impossible he says as majority consent won't be given. Irish Nationalism is just an ingrained mindset which continues sectarian divide he says then. In the studio Denis Kennedy debates his views with the SDLP's Mark Durkan and SF's M. McLaughlin who disagree with him. Then programme ends with the comic taxi driver routine on the week's news. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8946 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In West Belfast the funeral has taken place of Ballymurphy man Gerard Devlin ( ) stabbed to death 10 days ago. Film report with the words of Fr. D. O'Rawe on the family hurt. At Stormont today the Finucane family met the DUP leader Ian Paisley Snr. for the first time to discuss the issue of the British government's new inquiry rules. Film report reviews previous Finucane family meetings with the PUP and UUP. The DUP wouldn't allow film of the meeting nor would they put forward a spokesman for interview and Geraldine Finucane was guarded in her comments afterwards. As weekend reports speculate that the UVF might disband a film report reviews the recent activities of the UVF in its feud with the LVF and the IMC report comments on the ruthless UVF. The mood music is improving but there's no sign of any movement. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of the governments current pressure on loyalists and the governments current position on political talks here with policing issue and assembly top of the agenda. Speaking at the launch of a poster campaign against hate crimes in NI the PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde says these crimes average one a day here. Film report with Mukesh Sharma from the Indian communities views. The Chinese community. Anna Lo's comments. Then Andrew Muit comments on the homophobic attacks in N/Ireland, then PSNI community safety officer Insp. Robin Dempsey's views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8947 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 15th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh 2 men and a woman have been arrested over the murder of a local builder, S. Robinson (39). Film report with neighbour. Thomas Mullen comments and views of UUP MLA Tom Elliott. Meanwhile the body recovered from the river Logan yesterday was that of suspected drug dealer Ronald Todd (30). He'd been missing since Xmas and his jeep was found burnt out. Film report. The home of solicitor Johnny Sandhu was raided in Derry and his office in Limavady searched by PSNI officers. He's out on bail on charges linking him to the UVF and following the searches he gives his first TV interview on his arrest. Firm report. A row has broken out on laws the government plans to put before the Commons designed to ease progress in the political talks here. File report on plans to allow government to change election date and changes to devolution of policing and justice here. Party's funding and the decomm. amnesty stretched to 2010. Then reaction from DUP's Ian Paisley who says it's an attempt to railroad unionists. Paisley says there's no point in the current talks. He wants government action in unionist areas. Then the SDLP's M. Durkan says he wants Stormont recalled and a date set. The UUP's Reg Empey says T. Blair needs to focus on going forward. Then Ken Reid gives an analysis of Paisley's objection to the governments new bill and what he wants. He reveals T. Blair won't visit N/Ireland next week. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8948 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
As Blair cancels his visit to Northern Ireland the government announces its schedule to move things towards restoring devolution. Politicans A. Foster (DUP), Gerry Kelly (SF), A.McDowell (SDLP), and A.McFarland (UUP) discuss Blair's choices. Next item is Danny Morrision (SF) views on the Irish governement plan for a miltary pole in Dublin to celebrate 1916 Rising. Then breakdown of the governements £100 billion spending plan for here over next 10 years. Then Jim Wallis (USA) interview on the religious left's challenge to the evangelist right. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
873 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Ronald Todd (30) whose body was found in the river Lagan on Tuesday was murdered. Film report on drug dealer's Todd's last movements and a possible row he had with loyalist paramilitaries. Then comments of Det/Superintendent Simon Barraclough saying more than one person was involved in his murder. Tony Blair postpones this trip next week to N. Ireland. Film report with NIO minister David Henson's comments. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8949 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson. This programme begins with discussion on the governments new legislation which Thompson calls 'everything but the kitchen sink legislation' which includes proposals for snap elections, the assembly's borrowing limits, policing powers and All Ireland Electricity. In the studio Arlene Foster (DUP), Alastair McDonnell (SDLP), Alan McFarland (UUP) and SF's Gerry Kelly debate the issue. Firstly Noel Thompson asks A. Foster (DUP) why do they think the PM T. Blair doesn't know what to do next. She outlines the contents of the DUP policy paper titled 'Facing Reality). She won't say they felt the PM had a direction he won't go in. Then G. Kelly (SF) is asked for his preference for the future. He wants the GFA embedded and the institutions up and running. He criticises the SUP response to everything as no, no, no and he asks when will they agree to move forward. He wants to hear the PM T. Blair make recommendations on the basis of the GFA. Alan McFarland (UUP) feels there in a process and he feels it needs a transparency on all the issues. He recalls Dec '04 DUP/SF deal and criticises his view of it. Then SDLP's M. McDonnell is asked about cross border proposals. He wants full restoration of assembly and doesn't want half way measures, limited powers are of little benefit. A. Foster rejects the idea the GRA is the only show town in town. She rejects A. McFarland's claims SF and the DUP negotiated a deal in Dec '04. A. McFarland says it's all about the GFA. There is no new agreement as the DUP claim. Then SF's G. Kelly says we are facing the fact the DUP won't move. He says they constantly move the goalposts and highlights their position on the devolution of policing and justice. He says the DUP wants old time unionist control. A. Foster (DUP) says he's talking nonsense in her reply. SDLP's A. McDonnell comments on the frustration caused by the SF/DUP's merry dance. His optimism on an early recall date is questioned. A. Foster comments on issues unionists want settled before political talks begin. S. Kelly wants negotiations to begin. In the if you ask me spot Danny Morrison of SF comments on the commemoration of the Easter Rising in Dublin. The 25th anniv. of the hunger strike and the SF Ard Fheis in Dublin. It says all this is good news for SF and points to their growing strength in the South. He says the SDLP are only following in the wake of SF as are FF. He feels the DUP refusals in the North have moved the British government to move towards an All Ireland approach with an investment of £100bn in Nth/Sth bodies expected by both governments in the next 10yrs. He says there's lots of mirth at how the DUP looks after unionist's interests with regard to policing. He says if join the Policing Board the DUP will leave it handing policing over to republicans. The next segment introduced by N. Thompson concerns the two governments' plans to invest £100 billion in Nth/Sth investments. Thompson asks will it help build a thriving private sector. A film clip from Eddie O'Gorman looks at NI home grown entrepreneurs with profile of Nobel Patterson and Bill Magennis, the views of accountant Enda Kelly followed by views of Aidan Langan of Enterprise Equity. In America the religious right has grown and grown but there is a religious left in the USA. One of that group, author Jim Wallis is introduced by Noel Thompson and he offers an alternative view to that of the evangelical right. He's a man who has the ear of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. He says religion can lead to major social change. He comments on his views on poverty, the war in Iraq, HIV, AIDS and Africa. | ||
DVD No. |
D06140 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8950 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 18th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Sinn Fein Ard Fheis | ||
Description: |
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams speech to delegates praises the IRA its ceasefire and decommissioning, and he outlines the five strategic challenges facing his party | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
874 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 18th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
38 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Sinn Fein Ard Fheis | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Opening 2 minutes missing) SF President Gerry Adams speech to SF Ard Fheis. His address begins here with his criticism if Fianna Fail saying that SF had hijacked the legacy of the 1916 Rising. Adams reminds FF that SF was part of that legacy and 1916 is not owned by any one party. He claims FF, FG and Labour all abandoned 1916. He then attacks those parties for now believing that the people of Ireland don't own its wealth as the Proclamation of 1916 said. Those parties now believe that wealth belongs to the giants of globalisation and bureaucrats in the EEC and Ireland's right to freedom has been set aside in the interests of a few. Adams says the Proclamation has outlasted everything that's happened since 1916, counter revolution, civil war and partition. It's core values are as relevant in 2006 as in 1916. Adams then sets out the 5 challenges facing SF. Firstly the current negotiations in the North to implement the GFA and resolve policing in the North. Secondly he wants to develop a relationship with unionism. Thirdly to build support for Irish unity in Britain. Fourthly to make partition history and advance the All Ireland . The fifth task is to build SF and push the change agenda (the Cuban Ambassador Noel Carrillo filmed here in the audience). The then praises the courage and vision of the IRA in ending its campaign and decommissioning violence was right when there was no alternative. Now there is a way forward. It'll always be a battle a day with these who want to maintain the status Quo. SF must make Irish Freedom a reality. He says many republicans are still trying to come to terms with those IRA decisions months later but the republican struggle can't be advanced any further by an armed campaign and the SF leadership opposes such a campaign. He praises the IRA contribution to the Peace Process and progress in it will contribute to the Irish people's future. The war is over but elements within British system see the process as war by another means. The British should dismantle their war machine he says. He says both governments have reneged on pledges made in the past. He attacks Ahern for withdrawing pledge to allow Northern MP's to sit in Irish Parliament. Adams then refers to dissident/repub. Look at your options and the peace process and debate these things. The current talks are vital for the GFA and Adams claims the two governments are pondering to the DUP but Stormont's suspension must be ended quickly he says and there can be no dilution of the GFA on SF's relations with unionists. He says partition has failed both parts of Ireland and has no economic merit. The unionist dominated industries have disappeared and equality is replacing unionist superiority. Unionist working class areas are ravaged with unemployment and poor educational achievement, a terrible price is being by communities for British direct rule. He asks Paisley are you ready to begin building the process of a shared future because SF won't be going away and collective management of change would be best way forward. He calls for contentious parades to be sorted out with meaningful dialogue. He then asks Paisley is your war over? If it is tell your supporters. Adams praises supporters around the world then criticises Iraq War, racism, poverty, globalisation, AIDS as issues SF is interested in. He calls on Irish government to stop US troops using Shannon Airport. SF wants to empower people here he says. Society here is more unequal now than 15 years ago he claims with thousands living in poverty. 15% of kids live in poverty. He laments the waste of state resources after 15 years of the Celtic Tiger. 1980 shows 17,000 hospital beds, now there's 12,000. SF want to end the current two tier health system. He then comments on high house prices and blames land speculators. SF will ensure social affordable housing. On childcare he assures FF/PD's of failure and lists the failings. SF will promote the Irish language Nth and South. Irish should remain at core of education system. The growth of EEC rules on employment is criticised by Adams. Country of Origin pay idea will allow exploitation of migrants he says. SF rejects racism or discrimination. Migrant workers aren't the problem, its unscrupulous employers who are the problem. SF will not set one group of workers against another. He outlines the ideal set of circumstances for Irish workers which the state could afford he claims in health, work and education services. The test of a state is how it uses its wealth for its citizens. This stage fails miserably. He then criticises the profits of Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank and the low corporation tax here. He highlights the fact that rich people pay 5% income tax. SF will tax the big earners and fat cats he says with taxes on capital gains and property, speculation and corporate profit. He attacks FF's failed vanity projects that cost billions of euro and destroyed fishing and agriculture then sell off roads and public services and give resources to multinationals. He praises Rossport 5 campaign. He recalls Mahon tribunals on payment to politicians. It's these people who abandoned the legacy of 1916. Adams then welcomes Conor Murphy and mentions other party members for praise. He mentions they still support the McCartney family then recalls Bobby Sands works for all to build a broad movement and make partition history. The republican struggle has changed but core values remain the same. SF will be in government in the North again and they will look at going into the government in the South to bring about maximum change like men of 1916 and hunger strikers. SF need to be visionary's and SF is proud to be Irish Repubs. He ends by quoting Bobby Sands who said 'never give up'. He recalls 1981 talking to K. Doherty who said 'they can't break us'. (Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8951 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 19th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
? mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Two subjects: who killed the Agreement and outline of the goverments new rules for donations to political parties here, with comment from M.Gildernew (SF), Ken Maginnis (UUP), Pat Lewesley (SDLP) and G.Campbell (DUP). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
340 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
867 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 19th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Week in Politics | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(Opening titles missing). Following his speech to the SF Ard Fheis yesterday SF President Gerry Adams is interviewed on aspects of his speech. It begins with Adams on the peace process. He comments on what he wants the government to do now, end the suspension, complete the GFA. He outlines the type of society he wants to see on the South. He rejects the idea SF's economic policies would return Ireland to high unemployment. He wants Ireland's wealth used to provide for it's people and again quotes profits of Allied Irish and Bank of Ireland, the taxes they pay compared to individuals but he rejects the idea he wants the old 'stickie' policy of nationalising the banks. He wants top earners to pay more than 5%. He wants a health service from the cradle to the grave. Adams then rejects Ahern's view he won't be inviting SF into a government coalition but he questions if SF would join a government That wouldn't be radical as SF are serious about change. (Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8952 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 19th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Jim Fitzpatrick. In an interview later in the programme he will be asking SF's M. McGuiness who killed the agreement since it doesn't look likely devolution will be restored to Stormont but firstly following the British government. New catch all legislation was published last week. Gareth Gordon's film report looks at the governments plans to deal with political donations to parties here. From next year donations cannot be a secret. Any donations over £5 must be declared to the electoral commission. To be eligible to donate to a party here you have to be on the UK electoral register or be an Irish citizen living in the Republic or abroad but that's different from what happens in the rest of Britain were Sean Connery living abroad couldn't give a donation to the SWP. The DUP treasurer George Campbell outlines his views criticising the fact SF can raise large amounts in Irish America and the Republic and still get it into N. Ireland. Then SF MP Michelle Gildernew defends the right of Irish people abroad to donate. Gareth Gordon then outlines the main difference between UK political donations and here. In the UK individual donors are identified. Here only the party's total donations are known, not the individual donors. The SDLP's Patricia Lewesley says peace process or not identifying individual donors here could put them at risk. Then the UUP's Treasurer Ken Magennis gives another reason, businessmen could be boycotted. Journalist Fionnuala O'Connor believes the government move highlights the fact we are on our way to normality but who wants to donate to parties that aren't in government Then Jim Fitzpatrick in a link with SF's M. McGuiness at the SF Ard Fheis in Dublin asks him who's SF's biggest donor in Ireland. He replies SF's books can be examined at any time and he denies the PIRA are SF's biggest donors. M. McGuiness is then asked if there's any point to continuing the present talks with the two governments considering the SUP's attitude to SF. He says SF will be making an effort to get devolution up and running and he calls on Paisley to shoe the leadership needed similar to Gerry Adams leadership. McGuiness then outlines what he wants to the government to do now, end the suspension, trigger d'hondt and re-establish the All Ireland institutions of the GFA. He says the DUP's two stage agenda is not on and he wants the British government to get the DUP to play their part or stop the MLA's salaries and then both governments. adopt joint decision making role in NI. He rejects the point that then the GFA would be dead as the DUP wants. On the policing issue M. McGuiness says in Dec '04 in negotiations with the DUP, which didn't come to anything because of the DUP's backwoodsmen, the SF requirements on policing were accepted by the two governments and the DUP. He outlines their position on policing needs and criticises current political policing. He doesn't accept the idea republicans will never be involved in policing. (Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
340 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8953 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Donaldson and Stormontgate | ||
Description: |
Programme reviews with contemporary film the sequence of events since PSNI raided Sinn Fein's Stormont offices, with a review also of the Castlereagh Base break-in, also a profile of Donaldson's roles over the years within Sinn Fein, with comments from G.Kelly (SF), Paddy Murray (Ex-prisioner), John McDonagh (Noraid) and Martin Galvin. Also a look at the changes Donaldson made to Sinn Fein's local structures and personnal. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
875 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Carrickfergus local man Tom Halloran (48) was beaten to death by the UDA claim his family as he had returned to Carrick after the UDA exiled him. Film report with his sister Jean's reaction. Then PSNI det ch/insp Phillip Marshalls views. In the case of Bangor girl Lisa Dorrian missing since last Feb believed murdered the PSNI have arrested 3 men. Film report. The two governments plan to have round table political talks today were dashed when the DUP and UUP refused to sit with SF. Film report with P. Hain's comments. Then SF's Gerry Adams reactions, Will Paisley is in uncompromising mood in his remarks. UUP's R. Empey says he's not interested in a talking shop assembly but SDLP's M. Durkan was reassured the two governments were wedded to the GFA. Ken Reid then reports on the SF Ard Fheis at the weekend. Jim Monaghan of the Colombia 3 was there with review of Gerry Adams speech and his remarks about Paisley. Then M. McGuiness' reference to Paisley. He also covers the policing issue with speeches from Declan Kearney, Barry McColgan, Padraig McNally, Alisha McLaughlin but the SF leadership won the day. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8954 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Spying Game | ||
Description: |
Presented by Darwin Templeton. This programme investigates the Stormontgate affair and the subsequent outing of SF's Denis Donaldson as a British agent for 20 years. It begins with a film clip review of news headlines relating to this story since the Stormont raid in Oct '02. SF's Gerry Kelly recalls his feelings at the time of the raid. It's state police raiding a political parties offices. He highlights the invite to the press. The armoured jeep as political policing. Earlier that morning 4 people in West Belfast were arrested with 1000 docus. from Stormont. One of them was Denis Donaldson. Then he was a martyr, now he's a traitor. SF's G. Kelly comments on his betrayal. Then policing boards Denis Bradley's views. Six months before Stormontgate the PIRA had raised special branch offices in Castlereagh, a humiliation for the police and stole info on police agents. Chief Constable Ronnie Flanagan comments at the time. Amongst those arrested was Bobby Storey, the PIRA's Director of Intelligence but John O'Hagan was convicted of gathering info on Tory MP's. By Sept 2002 police began operation Torsion after Stormont docus. found in a West Belfast house. Author Ed Moloney comments on why the Provos were spying in Stormont in 02. Ex-IRA prisoner Paddy Murray agrees. The now bugged papers were left at the home of Denis Donaldson's by his son-in-law Ciaran Kearney. The PSNI now had a dilemma as Donaldson didn't tell his handlers that he had the docus. The police decided to arrest and charge him. Ed Moloney explains Donaldson's connection to Adams Kitchen Cabinet but G. Kelly says he wasn't a national level officer board member nor on any negotiating team. He was the Stormont administrator and SF's 6 county administrator. Paddy Murray says Donaldson had links to the IRA as well, a dual role. In 1970s Donaldson was jailed on bomb charges. He served time with Bobby Sands. After his release he travelled the world for the Republic cause. Ed Maloney explains his role in the USA in the eighties to sort out Noraids internal politics and its future direction. One such person was Martin Galvin who recalls Donaldson's views on him. Told to Noraids M. McGaughney that Galvin was finished, Galvin reveals the info on Noraid that Donaldson would have access to. Then John McDonagh affirms Donaldson's role in NY. Galvin says Donaldson created mistrust, and his and his SB handlers were happy. Darwin Templeton then gives some details on the docus found, from the NIO details on army GOC's car, loyalist and prison officials. The PSNI's Alan McQuillan even called a press conference to boast of their success but even before Castlereagh a PSNI reported Billy Mackasey for photocopying docus but no action was taken. In Oct 2002 he was arrested with Donaldson. UUP's Reg Empey comments on Mackasey who worked in his office. Then SF's G. Kelly's views on Mackasey. Reg Empey questions NI Sec John Reid's attitude. Film clip of Donaldson on bail attending anti-George Bush protest. He still dealt with SF's internal problems. A SF Cllr Martin Cunningham is Sth Down recalls Donaldson's interference in his standing. To get Catriona Ruane selected in Antrim. Ex-prisoner Paddy Murphy recalls Donaldson's role in his area. In 2003 Fiona Farley's charges dropped. The Crown case against the 3 men was in trouble over whose fingerprints were found on the docus. Film clips shows the men's reaction to the charges being dropped. Templeton says the case was dropped when the judge found out Donaldson was an agent. The Crown wouldn't do it. Gerry Kelly comments. Then Denis Bradley's views on spy ring. Then Gerry Adams comments at SF Ard Fheis where Donaldson was missing. G. Kelly says he hasn't been cooperating with SF. Then M. Galvin comments. | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8955 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Writer in Exile | ||
Description: |
Northern Ireland's award winning writer Gary Mtichell whose plays take on themes from the loyalist community perspective, tells how his family circle have been intimidated by loyalists from their Rathcoole homes, also comments from Tommy Kirkhom (UPRG Cllr) and Nigel Ritchie (PSNI Superintendent), and Mark Langhammar (Labour Cllr). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
876 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Feb 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Writer in Exile | ||
Description: |
This programme profiles Rathcoole's Gary Mitchell, an award winning playwright whose work looks at NI troubles from the prospective of the loyalist/unionist community. Recently he and his extended family have all been hounded from their family homes by loyalist paramilitaries who don't like what he has written nor the way he portraits them in his works. The programme profiles Mitchell, his family and his early life growing up in Rathcoole and features the reaction of fellow writers Glen Patterson and Susan McKay. There's also political reaction from the UDA linked UPRG Cllr Tommy Kirkham and Labour Cllr Mark Langhammer plus views of PSNI Superintendent Nigel Ritchie blaming the UDA for the intimidation. The loyalists believe Mitchells work undermines them some of the loyalists in the play titled 'As the Beast Sleep' where thought to be based on real life UDA men in the Rathcoole Estate. The UDA have even forced out Gary Mitchell's mother and father and when the family came back to Rathcoole for their Granny's funeral, 3 homes were attacked. | ||
DVD No. |
D06150 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8956 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 22nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
39 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
You Thought You Knew | ||
Programme Title: |
Cuchulain | ||
Description: |
Journalist Jim McDowell tells the story of Cuchulain: the hound of Ulster also known as Setanta, and the Tain raid myth and how republicans and loyalists use him as an Icon. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
877 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 22nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
12 mins 57 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the PSNI have said they believe the body of missing Bangor girl Lisa Dorrian may have been dumped at sea. Film report of an emotional family news conference with comments of Det/Superintendent George Hamilton on the boat used to dispose of Lisa's body last summer after it was stored in the outhouses somewhere. Then Lisa's sister Joann appealed for information from the public. Canadian Judge Peter Corey who recommended 4 inquiries into killings here during the troubles is back in N Ireland. He says he is disappointed by the British government's new rules for those inquiries. Film report with Judge Corey's comments. He also says the British government edited his report more than necessary and he fears the new inquiries act is s government means of thwarting access to the truth. The DUP today met the DeChastehein decomm/body today in Belfast and demanded they publish an itinerary of IRA weapons decommissioned last September. Film report with Ian Paisley Snr. comments and then Nigel Dodd's says they want proof. Paisley says unionist people have told him 'big man no change'. In Dublin republicans have refused to call off a counter protest this Saturday against the loyalists Love Ulster rally in the city. Film report with republican Sinn Fein's Rory O'Brady comments. Then FAIR's William Frazer's reaction. In Carrick 3 men have been arrested over the weekend murder of Thomas Halloran. Film report. In Germany Leonard Hardy (45) has been charged with the Jun 1989 IRA bombing of the British Army base at Osnabruck. Film report. Joseph Clarke (54) from Lagmore in Belfast got a suspended 3 yr sentence for attaching NI boxer Eamon Magee as the Judge said Clarke had not been the initial aggressor. Film report on March 2004 incident. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8957 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 22nd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
38 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
You Thought You Knew | ||
Programme Title: |
Cuchulain | ||
Description: |
Introduced by journalist John McDowell. This programme explores the icon of both loyalists and republicans. Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster, the mythical character of ancient Ulster, the superman of 2000 years ago. J. McDowell points out how for a man who didn't exist there are statues of him everywhere. He's even celebrated at annual poc fada games and advertising campaigns. The All Ireland Poc Fada secretary Pat McGinn explains the link to Setanta who became Cuchulain. Then Richards Warner the keeper of Archaeology at the Ulster Museum explains the significance of Naven Fort, the capital of Ulster and how Cuchulain was connected to Naven Fort. He recalls the storyteller's role 2000 years ago with no writing until the monks came and wrote things down including The Cattle Raid of Coley (the tan) and Cuchulain's role in it. Author John Gilroy tells the story and how it stared in Roscommon with a wife and husband fighting over wealth. She wanted the brown bull of Cooley to increase her wealth. Maeve sent messengers to Daira in Ulster who owned the brown bull but no deal was done when Maeve was overheard threatening to take the bull by force. Richard Warner explains the rivalry that exists between these areas was at the root of the story. Maeve used a curse that put Ulstermen to sleep to March on Navan. Although warned not to proceed by Fidelma, a druid, John Gilroy then describes the womaniser reputation of Cuchulain the only Ulsterman not affected by the sleeping curse. He also tells how he was. Legend says Cuchulain killed his son not realising who he was at the time. Back then to the Tain story as Cuchulain slept with Fidelma. Maeve's army arrived at Slane. Cuchulain went after them. Richard Warner then tells the storytellers use of large battles in these stories using guerrilla tactics. Cuchulain took a heavy toll of Maeve's army. J. McDowell tells the story of how Cuchulain was known as Setanta as a boy and how his name change came about. Richard Warner comments. Back at Cooley Mountains he tried to kill Queen Maeve but failed. Cuchulain killed a 100 warriors a night and it was arranged Cuchulain would fight Ned Craintall, Maeve's champion. John Gilroy explains how the battle went and what happens when Maeve arrived at the gap in the Cooley mountains and entered Ulster and saw the bull and captured it near Omeath. Cuchulain chased after them. John Gilroy explains how Laugh the Sun God helped him. Meanwhile the Ulsterman boy army woke up. They clashed with Maeve's men and were defeated. Cuchulain work up in a rage and he charged into Connaught men. The charge stopped when he was challenged by another champion, Ferdea. After 3 days nobody had won. On the 4th day Ferdea was killed. This all happened at town of Ardee. Richard Warner comments again on this theme. Maeve was intercepted at Mullingar and defeated by the Ulstermen. Cuchulain caught her and she begged for her life. John Gilroy then explains what happened to the brown bull. Richard Warner comments on the mythical characters. John Kilroy then explains what happened to Cuchulain who had made many enemies. A phantom army was sent against him and he fled to the Mournes. He was weakened by eating a dog and when he faced the phantom army he was killed by a druid. The big stone in the field was where he strapped himself to face his enemies. There he died. Richard Warner comments on how this story is sold as real history. Jim McDowell then profiles the GPO statue of Cuchulain. Eamon DeValera to commemorate the 20 anniversary of the 1916 Rising commissioned it. Richard Warner comments on why they chose Cuchulain as a symbol. The image was also adopted by unionists. UUP Cllr. Ian Adamson who wrote a book called The Cruthu to show the origins of a man who could be a common hero. In loyalist Belfast there also exists a mural of Cuchulain. Adamson explains why loyalists would honour him. Then Richard Warner comments on loyalists adopting Cuchulain and says it's good they are adopting a home grown Irish mythology. | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8958 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 23rd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
More debate on Party's views on restoring the Stormont Executive with John O'Dowd (SF), J.Donaldson (DUP), views on the "trust" issue. Next item historian Brian Feeney gives an unflattering view of today's Unionism, he debates his views with S.Wilson (DUP) and D.Nesbitt (UUP). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
341 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
878 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 23rd Feb 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by introducing his panel of J. Donaldson (DUP) and John O'Dowd (SF) and asks J. Donaldson that the DUP's latest demand that SF be excluded from any round table talks has no chance of being accepted by the government or SF. Donaldson says it wasn't their proposal, that the format was NI Sec Peter Hain's idea. SF's J. O'Dowd agrees the idea was the two governments being completely naive. He says progress can't be made with exclusion of parties. SF will engage with the DUP and the other parties. J. Donaldson wants progress but they don't trust SF. He recalls the Dec '04 talks involving SF which led to agreement proposals were wrecked by the Northern Bank robbery. Donaldson says Ahern thought SF acted in bad faith. His proposals suggest assembly be brought back to work to the level of trust that operates at present. That means no executive government until SF support policing and leave crime and terrorism behind them. John O'Dowd that attacks Paisley's leadership of unionism. He says 22 Protestants have been killed by loyalists in that period. Rates have went up, water charges proposed. Paisley needs to come out of this cul-de-sac he says. J. O'Dowd comments on Adams views. This process can't just sit around. He calls for the assembly issue to be set aside and for the governments to proceed with all the other GFA aspects and the governments. to use joint authority. J. Donaldson denies the DUP is in a cul-de-sac. He says SF are preventing progress. They can't be law makers and law breakers. J. O'Dowd calls for face to face talks with SF. He accuses the DUP of now showing leadership. Donaldson again rejects this. He accuses the PIRA of still holding weapons and of targeting Protestants and security forces and quotes the recent IMC report on these topics. J. O'Dowd calls on the DUP to realise the threat to the Prot/Comm comes from loyalist paramilitaries with whom the DUP have had past associations. Donaldson denies this. He repeats they reject loyalist paramilitaries and calls on the policy to deal with paramilitaries. In the if you ask me spot Lindsay Allen bemoans the lack of progress to an agreed settlement and claims if we don't get out of this current nightmare we'll all waken up without any jobs at all. He repeats NI Sec Peter Hain's warning on the economics of N Ireland's situation and the lack of sustainable real jobs here. We are in danger of becoming the sink house estate of western Europe. In the next segment Noel Thompson says they are going to put unionism under the microscope. He begins with a film report from historian and writer Brian Feeney who gives his analysis of unionism which isn't flattering. He says unionism has no future only a past, he claims he British establishment has continually failed to deliver on it's promises to deluded unionists. The creation of NI to protect a minority is a tactic which has failed everywhere it's tried he says like Lebanon. It fails because it must always reserve the status quo and fantasies of inequality and elitism. The unionist control here has delivered nothing. On every measurement scale NI is bottom. He then compares Irelands Celtic Tiger success and it's attraction to foreign money. With NI's litany of textile closure and how NI keeps reminding everyone they built the Titanic, a ship which sunk with a big loss of life. Feeney says no unionist talks about the future of unionism or where he wants to be in 10 years other than they want to be in the same place they are now. Legal equality laws now protect nationalists. NI is now a bi-nation state that no longer belongs to unionists. Back in the studio DUP's Sammy Wilson and UUP's Darren Nesbitt debate with Brian Feeney his views on unionism. Both unionists totally reject Feeney's views. D. Nesbitt outlines where he wants to be in the next 10 years. He praises modern Britain and claims nationalists live in the past. S. Wilson then says Feeney's rant was bigoted and partisan. He believes unionists are confident about the changes within the UK and unionists can manage the changes. He blames the IRA war for damaging our economic situation. He praises our education system as the best in the UK. D. Nesbitt criticises P. Hain views on NI's economic situation. Then B. Feeney says they attached him because they can't deal with the question where will unionism be in 10 years. He rejects S. Wilson's defence of the 11+ system. D. Nesbitt again offers his vision of C21st Britain. S. Wilson doesn't believe Britain would sign NI away. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routing. | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8959 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then an Ulster Bank at Carlisle Circus in North Belfast was robbed of £200,000 after a member of staff was kidnapped in his Ardoyne home. Film report. The Attorney General has intervening after 3 loyalists where given suspended sentences for holding up traffic with a fake AK-47. The men now must serve 2 years. Film report on the case against John and Gary McDonald and Stephen McKerrigen (23) of Portglenone for their July 03 roadblock. With Sir Brian McDermott's comments on the case. IN Derry, 2 shots were fired through the window of Stephanie McDaid (22). No one was injured. The householder thinks it was a case of mistaken identity. Film report. In Larne courts following the death of Thomas Halloran last week, his brother Jonathan Halloran (38) and Peter Callaghan (34) both of Carrickfergus where charged with forcing the victim to leave his home last December. Film report. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8960 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 25th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The unionist Love Ulster March and Band parade in Dublin has ended in riots between republican counter protestors and the Garda. The March was abandoned. Film report with reaction of J. Donaldson (DUP). D. Kennedy (UUP) and the FAIRS's Willie Frazer. In Belfast Fernwood St. off the Ormeau Rd. police have arrested 3 people and recovered firearms belonging to loyalists. Film report. In courts Jonathan Halloran (39) has been refused bail on a charge of intimidating his brother Thomas out of Carrickfergus. Thomas was murdered by the UDA when he returned home. Film report. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8961 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 25th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
17 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Love Ulster March in Dublin ends in riots and 40 arrests with 6 Garda injured. Loyalist March is abandoned. Film report on riots from Barry Cummins. RTE's journalist Charlie Bird was punched by the republican rioters who called him an orange bastard. Then report Paul Cunningham's report as violence spread to Nassau St with eye witness accounts. Then report on the clean up this evening on O'Connell St with criticism of Dublin Council's role from Lab Party TD Joe Costello. Then reply from Dublin Cllr. Charlie Lowe. Followed by latest news from Parnell Sq with more film clips of the violence. Then in the studio RTE's Charlie Bird comments on the attack on him at the GPO on O'Connell St. Then political reaction from Irish President Mary McAleese. Then PM B. Ahern's views condemning the violence followed by unionists J. Donaldson (DUP) reaction attacking republican's. Then SF TD Sean Crowe's comments. Then interview with Labour leader Pat Rabbitte followed by FG's Enda Kenny's views. Then republics minister of justice M. McDowell (PD's) defines the Garda tactics and preparations. He denies the march was provocative and condemns the rioters. (6pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
341 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8962 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
The Week In Politics | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headline stories then film report on the riots in Dublin yesterday before the Loyalist Love Ulster parade and rally. In studio Pat Rabbite (Labour), Michael McDowell (Justice Minister) debate the matter. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
879 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Peter Hains (Northern Ireland Secretary) reaction to Dublin trouble at 'Love Ulster Rally', then film history of the Women's Coalition as they celebrate 10 years birthday. In studio Diane Dodds (DUP) and C. Ruane (SF) debate the issues around the 'Love Ulster Rally' in Dublin. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
880 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Yesterday's Dublin riots cost Dublin 10 million Euros in damage and lost trade. Film report says 42 arrested and Garda admit they didn't expect such violence and reporter shows violence. Then Garda asst/com Al McHugh comments on the attackers. Then justice minister M. McDowell praises the Garda. Next report looks at a cleaned up O'Connell St today and Cllr. Charlie Lowe comments. Then views of Al McGibney of Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Then David Brennan of Dublin Assoc of Businessmen's views. Then 3 Welsh tourists say it didn't put them off. In Portadown 6 PSNI were hurt when rival crowds clashed in Portadown. Film report. (6pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8963 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI investigate suspicious death of a baby in Co. Fermanagh. Irvinestown. A man has been arrested following Friday's robbery at the Ulster Bank at Belfast's Carlisle Circus. In the republic PM B. Ahern has led the criticism of the violence in Dublin during the Love Ulster parade in Dublin yesterday. Film report with UUP MLA Michael Copeland's views. Then unnamed people from the Love Ulster group comments. Meanwhile a crowd of 100 loyalists and republicans rioted in Portadown last night. Film report. On Friday night in Sth Belfast the PSNI recovered 12 handguns belonging to loyalists. Film report. (6.30pm Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06160 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8964 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Week in Politics | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then profile of yesterday's riots in Dublin around the Love Ulster loyalists march when the Garda lost control. Begins with comments of Sunday World journalist Paul Williams on what Garda officers have been telling him. Then Labour leader Pat Rabbitte says justice minister M. McDowell shouldn't resign but should make a Dail statement. He says yesterday's riot was planned. M. McDowell then says he's asked for a Garda report but Garda didn't believe a massive group was being prepared to riot. He says it would have been a catastrophe if the loyalists had been attacked. P. Rabbitte is concerned about Garda intelligence on yesterday. He too feels damage has been done to North/South relations. M. McDowell refuses to give credit to SF for not rioting in O'Connell St. He says the loyalists were entitled to peacefully parade in a liberal republic. Pat Rabbitte is encouraged by J. Donaldson's remarks about the Garda treatment of the loyalists. M. McDowell outlines his views on if the parade will be held in the future. | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8965 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 26th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Jim Fitzpatrick the programme begins with the riot in Dublin yesterday before the planned Love Ulster rally. A film report shows the violence. Then a film interview this morning shows Peter Hain's reaction. He defends everyone's right to protest. Then Jim Fitzpatrick turns his attention to the women's coalitions tenth anniversary today. It had 2 public representatives back then. Now it has none. Jim Fitzpatrick asks Jane Morrice does the W/C have a future. A film report firstly reviews their 10 years with reporter Rosie Bulingham sounding out some members views. Jane Morrice then recalls how the party began in 1996 forum elections. Then Pearl Sagar a former member reviews how men in the forum used to insult them. Then in 1998 they won 2 seats in the first assembly election. QUB PRO Rick Wilford comments on their agenda at the time. Alliance Party's Eileen Bell then comments. 5 years later 2003 the assembly was suspended. The W/C message fell on deaf ears. Jane Morrice was defeated. A Vox Pop of voters in Nth/Down at that time gives their opinions on the W/C. In Stormont only 16% of MLA's are women, the bottom parliament in the UK for women's representation. Film clip show's S. Hermon (UUP's) election. She praises role of W/C in getting women into politics. Jane Morrice comments on what the W/C are planning for their future. Then Pearl Sagar's views. Then in studio 2 women politicians Catriona Ruane (SF) and Dianne Dodds (DUP) begin by discussing yesterday's violence in Dublin. C. Ruane outlines SF's position on the provocative Love Ulster march. She claims the group is made up of loyalists paramilitaries and rejection unionists but they had the right to march. She says yesterday's riot was wrong. D. Dodds calls SF hypocrites as they say the march was ok in Dublin yet orange marchers can't march past Ardoyne or Springfield Rd. It's just an election ploy in the South she claims and she says SF members were present. C. Ruane then criticises D. Dodds for talking about equality when DUP councils won't share power with nationalists. Dodds ignores Ruane. She then claims the Dublin riot was an exhibition of republicanism. Unionists weren't welcome Dublin yesterday. She says DUP won't share power with parties involved in criminality or terrorism. C. Ruane is asked about community restorative justice (CRJ) schemes and her attitude to policing. She condemns political policing. SF want policing devolved but SF won't jump too soon like the SDLP. D. Dodds says DUP won't support CRJ programmes without policing at it's heart. SF can't be part of justice system while involved in criminality. J. Fitzpatrick asks Ruane what should P. Hain do with the SF's 2 seats on the policing board next week. She outlines the reforms needed in policing SF want and accuses the DUP of blocking policing movement. | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8966 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Who Really Runs Northern Ireland | ||
Description: |
Journalist Newton Emerson looks at the top Civil Servants who act like a cabinet here with experts and politicans comments. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
884 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
More fallout over the Dublin riots. Film report from O'Connell St. today. Firstly on examination of the circumstances of the riots beginning with republicans gathering in O'Connell St. The trouble began as the Garda began to move protestors back. The Garda say the IRSP and RSF ranks were swelled by hoods and yobs. The Garda started to lose control. Riot squads seen for. Petrol bombs thrown. Looting started. A northern man hit by the Garda comments. Meanwhile loyalists bused to Leinster House. They had a short march and played The Sash as republicans appeared. The Garda put loyalists back on their buses. Riots start in Nassau St. Then Wm Frazer comments on the violence followed by DUP J. Donaldson. Then UUP's Danny Kennedy's views. The next report from Tracy Magee deals with the cost of the riots to Dublin's business. Pat Delaney of the Small Firms Assoc. The loss was 19m Euros an hour. Then Garda ass/comm. Al McHugh comments on the riots and the Garda's response. Then Repub./Sinn Fein's Des Dalton rejects his group was responsible for the trouble. Then SF TD Sean Crowe condemns the violence. Then a vox pop of Dubliners give their views. Followed by comments of some rugby fans. In an interview A. McGibney of Dublin's CBI discusses if Dublin can recover it's tourist reputation and trade. He doesn't blame the Guards but the thugs. In the North the SFLP has called on Orangeman Don McKay to resign from the Parades Commission after it's been revealed he used an SFLP MLA as a referee without her knowledge. Film report with SDLP's Dolores Kelly's comments. Don McKay wrote and apologised to D. Kelly but D. Kelly feels references should have been checked. In Belfast's Lombard St. armed men help up a security van delivering to an Ulster Bank. PSNI have arrested 2 men. IN courts William Shuritt (42) and Eleanor Benson were charged with possessing the handguns, a rifle and explosives found in the Ormeau Rd. area last week. Film report. In Carrick the funeral has taken place of Thomas Halloran (49) who was murdered last week. Film report. SF Gerry Adams today met Ray McCord in West Belfast to discuss the issue of UVF collusion relating to the murder of his son Ray Jnr. by the UVF. Film report with R. McCord's comments on the meeting and the loyalist community reaction to him. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8967 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Feb 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Who Really Runs Northern Ireland | ||
Description: |
Journalistic investigation from Newton Emerson on the N.I. civil service on their role and powers of the senior civil servants here. He claims they live in a world where they are unaccountable for any mistakes they may make. It's a world where even their spokesmen hide from the public and even politicians here are frustrated in their effort to hold them to account. They refer to civil servants as a law unto themselves. Emerson claims the man who runs N.I. is Nigel Hamilton, the Head of N.I. Civil Service. He's secretary to the NI Executive, Chair of the Permanent Secretary Group, Permanent Sec at the office of the First and Deputy First Ministers and Principal Policy Advisor to the OFMDMF. Hamilton employs 29000 people and has an annual budget of £8 billion. He has run NI for the last 3 years. Emerson then shows a mock-up of a civil service cabinet. Hamilton would be Prime Minister and heads of each of the 10 Stormont depts. are acting ministers. They meet once a week to discuss business. Dr. Bill Smith a former senior civil servant explains their work and responsibilities with the current NIO ministers a little stretched and Emerson lists the 10 jobs Shaun Woodward has to deal with and NI Sec Peter Hain is also Welsh sec. UUP MLA Billy Bell comments on their portfolio's. He says the Ministers aren't in control, it's the civil servants. Bill Smith comments. Emerson then profiles the water rates issue with NIO Min John Speller admitting civil servants read his docus on the subject. Bill Smith says the civil servants like ministers who don't surprise them. Emerson profiles Lord Rookers jobs and the planning issue problem over the John Lewis planning application. Bryan Gray of the NI Ind. Mutual Trade Assoc highlights the conflict within the government over the John Lewis planning application. That was under Direct Rule. Emerson looks at how the civil servants dealt with the local ministers under the assembly. Bill Smith comments. The Stormont Public Accounts Committee made life hardest for the civil servants. Film clip shown a meeting where civil servants are grilled. Billy Bell comments on the mismanagement. 19 reports uncovered incompetence, inefficiency and idleness. With fraud rife in the social security system and the roads service dept. was deemed inadequate at the expense of the tax payers and on river pollution. The DOE was worrying, fragmented and totally unsatisfactory. SDLP's John Dallat comments on the failure of management as does UUP's Billy Bell. The NI Audit Office has the power to hold the civil servants to account but it's policy is not to engage with the media. Emerson explains and cites the 2000 case of the Springvale education site costing £40m. Then 2 years later the UU changed it's mind after £9m was spent. In 2005 audit report was 'disappeared' by civil servants. John Dallat comments. Then Bill Smith. Emerson then profiles Hamilton's civil service team. They are Will Hare (educ), Pat Toal (agriculture), Aideen McGinley (employment), Steven Clover (environment), Alan Shannon (social development), Gerry McGinn (regional development), Steven Quinn (trade and ind.), Dr. A. McCormick (health and social services), John Hunter and Bruce Robinson finance and personnel. John Dallto comments on how civil service reshuffles thwarted the Stormont MLA's questions under direct rule. The Westminster Public Accounts Committee has the same problems. Edward Leigh MP comments. Commons Public Accounts only visits NI 2 times a year and it doesn't like who it sees. Film clip of the meeting shown. Robinson gets grilled (finance). Then Ed Leigh comments again. Last March Will Hare was grilled about failed jobs skills programme. His testimony was called waffle. Film clip shown. In Dec '04 Hare called on junior to resign although she was innocent of fraud but he wouldn't appear on programme. Recorded phone calls with civil service played. Freedom of Info. Act showed paredium in civil service over Emerson's calls. Bill Smith comments. Then political views of PAC grilling servants. Ed Leigh comments on unhealthy direct rule. Bill Smith explains how permanent secretaries are punished in their £90,000 jobs. Then John Dallat's views. | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8968 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 1st Mar 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
You Thought You Knew | ||
Programme Title: |
The Famine | ||
Description: |
Jim McDowell gives his view on the Famines effects particularly in Ulster, it?s a superfical look. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
881 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 1st Mar 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Assets Recovery Agency is targeting Portadown businessman Mark McKinney who is alleged to have links to the LVF. His assets were worth £3.6m and he was a former director of Portadown F.C. Film report on NMK transport chief with ARA boss Alan McQuillen's comments on the case. The policing board will be changed next month. A political row has begun. Politician's demand greater representation on the board as SF won't be taking their seats. Film report with UUP's Fred Cobain and DUP Sammy Wilson's reactions. Meanwhile the SDLP's A. Attwood takes the opposite view. In courts Downpatrick man Mark Haugh has been found not guilty of murdering his brother in law. Tiger Crane in March 2000. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8969 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 1st Mar 2006 | Duration: |
39 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
You Thought You Knew | ||
Programme Title: |
The Famine | ||
Description: |
Journalist Jim McDowell gives his impression of the effect of the famine in Ireland and particularly its effects on the province of Ulster. He reminds the viewers in the 1800s we were part of the United Kingdom. He says he viewed the famine as something that happened so long ago that never effected his family. A foreign land in many ways but he admits he was wrong in his assumptions. McDowell says recent studies show Ulster was hit harder by the famine than Leinster. He tells the story of how in 1845 the potato blight hit the plants and why. Then Dr. Patrick McKeever, a principal geologist, explains the effects on the poor in Ulster because people grew potatoes to live. He recalls landlords would arrest anyone fishing in their rivers. In 1845 Co. Antrim was one of the counties worse hit by the famine. The PM Sr. Robert Peel in response abolished the Corn Laws allowing cheaper corn to be imported in British Isles but the Indian Corn called Peel's brimstone was a poor substitute. In the Glen's of Antrim McDowell recalls many Irish traditions died with the Irish speaking people in the Glen's. He lists the things people eat and what they sold off. On the shores they ate seaweed and shellfish raw. The famine lasted a second year. The British government extended it's public works scheme building roads, walls and land drainage schemes. By Dec 1846 500,000 employed in these projects but that winter the suffering was savage. At St. Mary's churchyard in Co. Fermanagh local historian/genealogist John Cunningham talks about the effects on Fermanagh of the hunger. It lost 1/3 of its population between 1841-51 and it effected both Protestants and catholic's. He comments on the Merchant class exporting cattle and grain at this time. IN England Peel was replaced by Lord John Russell who wanted the poor to work for their food with public works extended. McDowell profiles the famine years across Ireland and the plight of the workers. Then the 1846-47 was the worst winter in memory with snow drifts. The public works were abandoned, oats price rose, typhus was rife. Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald, Centre of Migration Studies at Ulster Folk Park profiles the famine effects. East and West and in Belfast and Cork. This led to some sectarian tensions in Belfast during the famine period. The disappearance of 2m people by 1850 effected commerce and the rural landscape. In the Sperrins 1847 was a disaster says McDowell. Majority of landlords did little but Lord Gosforth gave seed and the Earl of Caledon established soup kitchens. Deaths peaked in 1847 as it took eight weeks from work schemes collapsing to soup kitchens running. The soup kitchen did save lives. By 3-7-1847 the government says 3m people were being fed each day. Collections began in London for victims. The Quakers were prominent in this. By Aug 1847 the British said the famine was over. The soup kitchens were shut and people had to go to poor houses for relief. Historian Dr. Gerard McAtasney comments on poor house conditions. government insisted indoor relief would replace outdoor relief although outdoor was 4p a head cheaper but fever swept through the workhouses. 1000s died. Dr. Andrew Malcolm recalls the people's condition at the time. Even in Belfast in 1846/47 people died. Friarsbush and workhouse cemetery and Clifton St. and Shankill cemeteries all hold famine deaths from all creeds. Emigration seemed a means of escape. Within 10 years, .5 million Irish lived in English and Scots cities. Others went to USA, Canada or Australia. By 1850 the Irish were .25 in big US cities and 1/3 of Toronto in Canada. Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald comments on the emigration trends. McDowell profiles the conditions on the passenger ships as hell on earth. 1 in 7 of emigrants died on the ships and were buried at sea. He says the famine shaped Ireland as a nation. It was a shared story of suffering and tragedy. | ||
DVD No. |
D06170 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8970 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
More dicussion on the 'Love Ulster Rally' trouble in Dublin with D.Kennedy (UUP) and D.Sargent (The Green Party), then a film report speculates on a visit to Dublin by The Queen, and profiles Anglo-Irish relations since the 1960s. Lastly M.Gildernew (SF), A.Foster (DUP) argue about what to do with Fermanagh army base. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
882 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In West Belfast mothers gathered outside their children's primary school to scare off drug dealers in the area. Film report with mothers comments. Firstly Deborah Hughes, then Fiona McCausland, then Sharon Lambert. Then school Principal Amelda Jordan praises the parents action. Figures released show since Jan 2004 29 school children have been arrested for possession of drugs. One was 11 years old. Statistics of ages of those charged are given. Irish National Teachers Organisation's Frank Bunting comments on the problem. The PSNI have raided the home in Ballymurphy of murdered man Gerard Devlin and a neighbour's home. Film report on G. Devlin's death and with Devlin's aunt Bernadette O'Rawe's reaction to the raid. Then SF MLA Michael Ferguson's reaction. In political news from London, SF's Gerry Adams rejects any idea of a shadow assembly in his comments to T. Blair. Meanwhile in Dublin the SDLP's M. Durkan met B. Ahern in and he's also against the shadow assembly. Then reported Ken Reid comments on the possibility of next week's visits to NI by the 2 PM's being cancelled. He speculates on what the governments may do now. The International Monitoring Commission has released a report on the British government's. normalisation measures within the last hour. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06180 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8971 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) The programme begins with Noel Thompson discussing with the UUP's Danny Kennedy and the Green Party's D. Sargent the riots in Dublin last Sunday and the reasons behind it and the Irish governent's current plans to re-establish a celebration of the 1916 Rising with D. Kennedy fearing such a plan will increase republican militancy. D. Sargent says his party and the republic in general since the Good Friday Agreement have no interest in annexing NI in the Republic by force and that's the reality now. He feels the 1916 celebration is no more or no less than the celebrations held to remember those who died serving with the UN or WWI or WWII, like a Bastille Day in France or US Independence Day. D. Kennedy says he concerned it doesn't become a republican jamboree or excuse. D. Sargent then comments on building relations in the republic. D. Kennedy refers to the treatment last week's victims march (Love Ulster) got in Dublin as sectarianism. In the if you ask me spot unionist Alex Keane comments on the changes in SF's Militant rhetoric of the ballot box and ArmaLite days to now when Kane calls him a beardy waffle as scary as Nana Moon. Adams has went from Karl Marx to Groucho Marx he claims. Adams knows within months he'll be asking an Ard Fheis to decommission their dreams as well as their stockpile of arms. Kane says there won't be a united Ireland and Adams knows it, and by ending absenteeism both sides of the border, SF has legitimised partition. Kane says Adams days is never coming and he's been helped because unionists are blind to the reality of the situation, that unionists are too stupid to realise they've won the only batter that matters and republicans are too smart to admit they've lost. The DUP have made Adams seem stronger than he really is. Next is a film report from David Jennings reviewing the change in Anglo-Irish relations since 1966 when Horatio Nelson's statue was bombed in Dublin especially now as the possibility of a Queen's visit to Dublin has been mentioned. Film report begins with report from 40 years ago on the explosion with folk songs celebrating the fact. Then the man who bombed the pillar Liam Sutcliffe recalls why it was done. Then author Ulick O'Connor gives a counter view. Other monuments to Queen Victoria then Sir Francis Drake in the republic are shown. The report then examines the ups and downs in the Anglo-Irish relations since 1966, Bloody Sunday 1972, H. Blocks demo's, then British Ambassador Stewart Eldon comments on current UK/Eire trade levels, former PM Garret Fitzgerald comments on political relationships. Reporter profiles the number of British papers for sale in Dublin. Then artist Robert Ballagh gives his opinion on the influx of British popular culture. The next piece focuses on the future of the 20 acre Grosvenor barracks site in Fermanagh. In the studio SF's M. Gildernew and DUP's Arlene Foster argue over what should become of the site. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06180 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8972 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 3rd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
I north Belfast's Shore Road the Police have arrested UDA leaders after storming a loyalist pub during a show of strength by the UDA. Film report on 17 arrests including Ihab Shoukri from the Alexandra Bar an eye witness describes what he saw. Then PSNI det/Superintendent Roy McComb explains the police action followed by comments of UPRG's Sammy Duddy with a film clip of Ihab Shoukri. Then views of DUP Cllr Ian Crozier who wants ombudsman to investigate the police raid. A bin lorry was burnt out in the area today. In Dublin an enquiry has begun into the March 1989 PIRA killings of Rue Superintendents Harry Breen and H. Buchannon on the border. The inquiry is to investigate if a Garda mole helped the PIRA plan the attack. Film report with old film clips and background to the inquiry. Then Ernie Telford, a solicitor for the families comments. A solicitor for former special branch officer Owen Carrigan who accused of being the mole denies the accusation. The organisers of last week's Love Ulster rally in Dublin which was abandoned due to violence say they wish to return to Dublin again. Film report reviews the riot. Then FAIR's Willie Frazier's comments on Dublin's sectarianism and bitterness followed by ex RUC victim Sam Malcolmson's views. A spokesman for both governments says Tony Blair will meet B. Ahern next week to access the situation around the current political stalemate. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06180 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8973 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 4th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
90 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing The Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
South Africas Bishop Tutu acts as mediatator while variuos previous terrorists and their victims come face to face, begins with the 1971 killing of Ardoyne man Michael McLarnon by British Army officer Clifford Burrage, Mary McLarnon and Burrage give differing accounts. Then from Southampton Malcolm Craig (PC) meets Ronnie McCartney (IRA volunteer), who shot him in early 1970s in an emotional encounter. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
342 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
883 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 4th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
78 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing the Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This is the first part of a new and unique series which will be shown over the next three nights in which the victims and perpetrators of violence are brought together in face to face encounters overseen by Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa. The meetings take place at Ballywater House in N. Ireland. With Tutu is Donna Hicks of Harvard University who's widely experienced in conflict situations like the Middle East, Sri Lanka and Columbia. Also there is Leslie Belinda whose husband was murdered in Rwanda. The programme is introduced by reporter Feargal Keane. He feels it's remarkable that victims and perpetrators have agreed to face each across a table and talk. It's not a truth and reconciliation commission like South Africa he says. They've come as individuals because they wanted to. Tonight in the encounters a Southampton policeman meeting the PIRA man who shot him but first the story of Michael McLarnon a Catholic shot dead by a British soldier in North Belfast in 1971. Photo of Michael shown with an old film clip shown. F. Keane comments on how British Army came to be in N. Ireland and how at first Catholics welcomed them but within a year they were seen by many as an army of occupation. Film of riots and gun battles in Oct in Ardoyne. Michael was killed yards from his home by a soldier who claimed he shot an IRA gunman. 4 years later that soldier Clifford Burrage wrote to the McLarnon family to ask for their forgiveness. A civil court had ruled on the balance of probability. Michael was armed when shot but his family reject this and deny he was in the IRA. Mary McLarnon, Michael's sister has come to ask C. Burrage to clear her brother's name. Tutu begins by thanking them for coming to the meeting and gives a homily on its purposes. Mary McLarnon then begins by recalling her brothers qualities. When younger he'd wanted to join the army. Then Lesley Belinda asks how to outline what she wants for today's meeting. She wants his name cleared and his good character returned. C. Burrage then says he's come to share with Mary what happened that night, to bring some closure and give Mary some answers and hopefully get her forgiveness. Mary then describes the events. She recalls the night Michael was killed. He went outside on hearing shooting, then came back in saying he's been hit with a rubber bullet but he fell in front of them, blood everywhere. His mother went into hysterics. Mary recalls earlier that night the soldier took over a house nearby and says they fired three shots from there aimed at Michael and other civilians. Burrage came into their house and gave the mother 2 tablets, Mary remembers that. She recalls the news about the shooting claiming Michael was an IRA organiser. She then recalls the following years and life after for her father and mother. She denies any plaques were put up on IRA to commemorate him. She says the family got hat mail. To help the family she wants the soldier to tell the truth and say he made a mistake. Tutu asks Mary about the letter from C. Burrage asking for forgiveness. She recalls receiving it and her mother's reaction that I hope his new child's ok and he never has to suffer like I have. Also that Burrage shouldn't have said her son was an IRA man. Prof. Hicks then says Burrage also admitted he had revenge in his heart and done so much wrong. Mary says that showed Burrage knew Michael wasn't in the IRA. Mary recalls the inquest. Then Tutu comments on Mary's words. Then Clifford beings. He recalls joining the army in 1968 for an exciting life. In 1970 he was in Belfast for his first tour, his 2nd tour was in Ardoyne. He recalls the daily dangers he faced in Ardoyne. He recalls week before 28th Oct 1971 when he was hit in the head with a milk bottle which really angered him. He felt it personally and he was bitter something changed in him. Then on Oct 28th he left barracks knowing he would kill a gunman that night. He recalls walking up Etna Drive. He fired at a man with a handgun but missed. A riot followed. He recalls entering a house to take it over and fire on gunmen he thought were in Etna Drive. He went upstairs with a night scope. He says he saw a man with a pistol organising rioters. Burrage fired at him through the window. He followed the blood trail into a house. There was Michael's father and mother. She'd fainted. The father said the injured man was taken to hospital. Burrage gave the mother 2 pills and left the house. He recalls he felt elated that he'd killed a gunman. Tutu asks how certain he is that he killed a gunman. Burrage wonders if he shot the wrong man. He raises doubts he shot the right man even though the judge accepted he'd shot the gunman. Burrage blames the sights and shooting through the glass. Looking back he says the judge was mistaken. Tutu asks him about his mental state and anger. Burrage denies he deliberately shot an innocent man but he recalls feeling bad about the McLarnon shooting weeks later when he met Michael's father again during a house raid. He had shot the other gunman but this one was different. He says he doesn't think Michael was the man he shot at. Mary says thank you and says do you think Michael was the consequence of your anger that night. He agrees he was out for revenge. Although there was a gunman there, Michael was shot by mistake. Burrage says he's so sorry (twice). She asks God to forgive him but says she hasn't the power to forgive him, that's up to God. Both cry a little. Mary says she doesn't hate Clifford. He's told the truth she says. Burrage repeats he's sorry for the pain he brought their family. Tutu sums up and thanks both people. In the next segment Feargal Keane introduces the next two persons facing the truth. They are Southampton policeman Malcolm Craig and IRA vol Ronnie McCartney who shot and injured the policeman in England in the early 1970s. It's 30 years since they seen each other. A film clip from the news tells the story at the Southampton flat. Archbishop Tutu introduces the people and then asks Malcolm to start by asking what are you hoping will happen today. Then Ronnie explains why he joined the IRA at 16, to defend his area and although he served 21 years in jail he has no regrets over his involvement. Each then tells their story in greater detail. Firstly M. Craig on going on duty that night, then he recalls receiving a distress call form a colleague in Westridge Rd. He drove there and saw 2 men beside a Panda Coast, then heard 2 shots. The men ran towards him and he chased after them. One of the men then shot him twice and he fell wounded and blacked out. He recalls thinking of his kids and he gets emotional at this point. He recall his views then on the man who shot him. Then Ronnie recalls why he joined the IRA as an emotional response to what was happening in his community. He lists why he was alienated. Joining the IRA wasn't a career choice. Then he recalls 1972 when he and Patricia McKay were walking Belfast's Frere St. and she was armed. The British army shot her dead. This effected him. He was sent to England. One bomb in England was worth 1000 bombs in England. He was with the Balcolme St. unit but sent to Southampton. He tells the story of that day at the flat and his row with the landlord who then got the police. Police phoned for reinforcement. Ronnie knew the game was up. They got the weapons. He recalls not shooting the landlord but fired over the policeman's head. He recalls policemen running after him and he shot him. He recalls why he shot and what happened next until he returned to Ireland. He then recalls events up to his arrest in Castlederg and his transfer to Southampton where he got 2 life sentences. Ronnie then gives his impression of Malcolm but he has no regrets about what happened. He's questioned on this attitude and why he hasn't feelings for Malcolm. Ronnie admits he has feelings for all those hurt in the conflict and violence is a useless way of achieving things. Malcolm then comments on Ronnie's background story and wonders would he have done the same think in Ronnie's position. Ronnie says he had no access to politics and violence erupted in a vacuum. He's asked if he was older would he have been involved and what way did he regard this time in prison. Ronnie says he wasn't a criminal. He was a political prisoner and he recalls he had bad beatings in prison. Malcolm highlights Ronnie has no children then mentions his feelings for his 3 children. Both men say they would do it again in the same circumstances. Malcolm says he would expect remorse from Ronnie for the damage he done. Ronnie hopes these talks will help the reconciliation process. Malcolm feels Ronnie was courageous to come to the talks. Then Tutu asks would the men shake hands. They both do so. Tutu comments on its significance and says he feels humbled. | ||
DVD No. |
D06180 | Tape No. |
342 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8974 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 5th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing The Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Archbishop Tutu presides over the meetings between the widow of a British Soldier killed by the PIRA at Narrowater in August 1979 and IRA killer of H.Westacott (SAS Capt.) in 1980 by Doherty, Sgt Walter Fosters widow and Tom Conghey (Paratrooper) question him on IRA's strategies. From 1981 IRA attack Michael Patterson (RUC Constable) lost his arms, he meets Tommy McCrystal (IRA) who killed two UDR soldiers, John Hannigan and John Graham each man tells their stories. Lastly the parents of Gavin Brett (19) killed by Loyalists in 2001 meet UDA killer Alec Calderwood who killed Alexander Reid (RC) in 1980 with a concrete block, each tells their stories. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
343 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
885 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 5th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing the Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2 | ||
Description: |
This second programme has the same format as the first one. Chairpersons Archbishop Desmond Tutu (South Africa), Barbara Hicks (Harvard) and Leslie Belinda mediate between victims and perpetrators. The programme begins with Fergal Keane's introduction and quick clips of some of the interviews. In the meetings a widow of a British soldier killed at Narrowater in 1979 by the PIRA and a soldier who survived the bombing meet an IRA man who shot dead British army SAS officer in Belfast in . But first injured in 1981 by the PIRA's rockets Constable Michael Patterson's arms were blown off. The officer beside him Constable Alex Beck was killed. The attackers were never caught. IRA man Tommy McCrystal in 1979 took part in the killings of John Graham and John Hannigan both Protestants and part time soldiers. Both men arrive to meet each other. Tutu thanks both men for coming. Then M. Patterson deigns by describing the day his colleague was killed 25 years ago. At 10.30am on the Suffolk Rd. an explosion hit the vehicle. Michael describes seeing A. Beck killed and his own arm blown off. He was taken to hospital and become unconscious. He recalls waking up with no arms and talking to his wife and mother about his injuries. Lesley Belinda asks him to describe life on a day to day basis without arms. He recalls all the things he took for granted. Donna Kicks asks him does he think it was an injury in the line of duty of a terrorist attack. He answer the former, he doesn't see himself as a victim, not being a victim allows him to get on with his life. Tutu comments briefly then. Tommy McCrystal describes growing up in Omagh. No vote, poor housing, no work, civil rights movement failed, having been beaten up on the streets. He decided this would have to stop. He joined the PIRA. He recalls his thinking then. His objective to unite Ireland, he targeted people who were in British forces. He didn't know why John Graham was killed. He just carried the operation out. He recalls the events leading to the killing. He was driving the car. In the ambush he didn't see Mr. Graham in his milk lorry. His cab door was armoured. Mr. Graham got out of the cab with a rifle. He heard who it was 8hrs later and he felt sorry for his family whom he knew. On the John Henigan attack he recalls again being the driver. He wasn't informed who the target was and he knew him very well. Now he was beginning to have doubts about the armed struggle direction. M. Patterson comments on his killers healing process and then comments on Tommy's comments as he sees them. He asks Michael about his emotions killing people he knew. He worries about someone upsetting the current peace process. Tommy says he was astounded by Michael and greatly impressed by his lack of hatred. Tutu asks how will they close this session. M. Patterson shakes his hand. Tutu praises both men. Then Feargal Keane tells the story of the 2011 murder of Belfast teenager Gavin Brett by loyalists. He was a protestant but they thought he was a Catholic. The gunmen weren't caught. 21 years separated that murder and that of PC Alex Reid, also killed by the UDA. He was captured as he walked home and beaten to death with a concrete block by UDA's Alex Calderwood. Now he meets the family of Gavin Brett. Tutu beings with introduction. Then Michael Brett describes his son and he feels upset by Calderwood's presence. Mrs. Phyllis Brett then describes his sons personality and qualities. She laments his lost future. D. Hicks asks them to recall the day Gavin was shot. Phyllis recalls the sequence of events leading to her receiving the phone call. Michael Brett, a paramedic, describes his reactions as he went to the spot where his son was lying on the ground. Phyllis recalls he shock when she saw him. She breaks down but carries on. Both are asked what strength keeps them going. Michael wonders why there things occur, that it's all wrong. Tutu comments then Alex Calderwood tells his story. He was born at Brown's Square on the Shankill Rd. He recalls he grew up hating Catholics. He believed all RCS were in the IRA. At 16 he joined the UDA to be the same as everybody else. After drinking on night he came across a group of men holding 2 Catholics against a wall. One ran away but he took the other man's life. Tutu asks did he see the man's facial expression. He did but it didn't matter. Barbara Hicks asks for more details on the man he killed. Calderwood says he confirmed he was a Catholic and that was all he needed to know. He's not haunted by it now he says. At 25 in prison he learned to read and write and he realised the implications of his actions. Now he helps people. Michael Brett can't understand his reasons for murdering. Calderwood says it was sectarianism. Phyllis recalls as a port. She was attached going to school by Catholics but she can't understand Calderwoods hatred. She mentions her husband was from the Falls. Calderwood replies that he's deeply sorry for what he's done or that he's complacent. Then Phyllip Beck (Gavin's brother) asks about why he joined the UDA. Gavin asks him would you portray yourself as a victim. He says no. He's responsible for what he done. B. Hicks asks Calderwood for his views. He's humbled. Gavin Brett comments on the way forward for NI. Then Tutu comments on the meeting. No handshakes. Feargal Keane then profiles the PIRA's killing of 18 British troops at Narrowater in Aug 1979. Film clip shown of the two bombs. In the 2nd explosion Sgt Major Walter Baird, married with 2 girls, and para Tom Caughey suffered serious injuries. In 1980 the PIRA man Joe Doherty was convicted of his murder. Two para's, the Baird widow and his daughter come to question Joe Doherty about the IRA's thinking. Josette Foster begins after Tutu's remarks. She recalls her husband and her reaction to his death. She recalls that day and of hearing he was dead. It was 2yrs later before she was told his body was disintegrated. She wanted the bombers dead and was pleased when one of them blew himself up. Tom Caughey says he was NI born and followed his father into the paras. He recalls the bomb attack. He was hurt in the first explosion and he describes being on fire and carnage everywhere. He recalls a background voice counting the dead. Hicks asks him how it effects him today. He feels survivor guilt today and explains why. It made himself destructive. Tutu thanks them for their contribution. Then Joe Doherty thanks them for coming. He tells his early days of hearing of refusals to give Catholics civil rights. He recalls raids by the British Army on local houses including his own home and the soldiers called his mother an Irish bitch. Barbara Hicks asks him about his decision to join the IRA and kill. Joe says the more soldiers the IRA kill the more likely it is the British government will negotiate. He was in prison when Narrowater happened and they all cheered. He's not proud of that, he didn't hate on a personal basis. It was what they represented he was shouting at. He tells Tutu he would have participated at Narrowater attack. Tutu asks him how he would have participated at Narrowater. Tutu asks him how he feels now about his choices, is he remorseful and regretful. Doherty has no remorse as he wasn't guilty of anything. He regrets everything that happened here in the troubles. He regrets the soldier he shot died but not in a sense of any shame, or guilt, but only on a human level. Tutu asks him who he handles going to Mass. Doherty says to take any life is morally wrong no matter whose life it is. Tutu asks Rosette has she questions. She asks J. Doherty was it right to kill her husband who went into rescue people. He says no but he won't condemn the IRA operation. He would have done the same. Tom Caughey asks him about the IRA denying the nationalist community it's civil rights by terrorising, kidnapping and murdering many of them. Doherty replies by condemning all violence and recalls Bloody Sunday. Doherty claims he was a victim of the state and he responded with violence. Tutu asks what they want for their children. T. Caughey believes N.I. needs tolerance. Tutu thanks them all for coming. | ||
DVD No. |
D06190 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8975 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing The Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
This programme has Loyalist Milltown killer Michael Stone meet the wife of Dermot Hackett whom he was convicted of killing, Sylvia and her daughter are with Dermot's brother. They describe what Dermot was like, Stone claims Dermot was an IRA man and he saw his "file" this is a very emotional encounter for the Hacketts but Stone appears unmoved, but he says Hacketts better people than him. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
343 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
886 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Facing the Truth | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 | ||
Description: |
Following an introduction by Feargal Keane about the event taking place at Ballywalter House where victims meet men who inflicted violence which includes little film clips of previous meetings shown in earlier programme. The programme then begins with Archbishop Tutu, Donna Hicks and Lesley Belinda chairing a meeting between convicted UFF/UDA killer Michael Stone. Feargal Keane profiles Michael Stone and the wife and family of Dermot Hackett, a catholic man Stone was convicted of killing in Co. Tyrone in 1987. A film clip shows Stone in 1988 attacking an IRA funeral where he killed 3 people. Plus film clip of the Hackett killing aftermath. Then Roddy Hackett, Sylvia and daughter Sabrina enter the room. They watch as M. Stone enters. Sylvia and Sabrina cry on seeing him. Tutu begins with welcome. Then Sylvia, Dermott's widow begins by asking why he killed Dermot and who was behind all this. She breaks down again. She tells him she won't forgive him as he destroyed her. He reveals she also almost lost her home after the murder and she had been pregnant. Her mother died soon after Dermot. Tutu then asks Stone to speak. He details how he became a loyalist paramilitary aged 16. He's 50 now and has 2 failed marriages behind him with 9 children, none of whom he knows well. He has spent 12 years in prison since his 1989 conviction for 6 killings, 4 of those he says he personally pulled the trigger. The other 2 he conspired in. One of those was Dermot Hackett. He comments that in 1988 he made a statement to police saying he had killed Mr. Hackett after reading his file which he doesn't't believe was fabricated. He lists the file details saying it had photos of Hackett with known PIRA members. Tutu then stops him there to ask Sylvia to comment more on Dermot. She lists his qualities as a husband and father and his hobbies in a band with Protestants and rcs. Tutu asks her what was life like with him. She recalls it was a good life. Donna Hicks asks her to recall 23.5.87, the day he was shot. She describes policemen coming to the door and going to the morgue and having a wake for him. She couldn't believe or understand why. Her health deteriorated and she was in hospital for 14 weeks. At this point her daughter leaves the room in tears. Then she nearly lost her house. She had to go back to work. She recalls lying to people saying she was 'grand'. She tells Stone her husband was a good man, he couldn't have done it to you and asks him was it worth it. Donna Hicks then asks Dermot's brother Roddy for his reaction to loyalist claims Dermot was an IRA man. He says he was disgusted by this as he had no nature for terrorism. He recalls his St. Vincent de Paul work which tied him in with local political organisation Sinn Fein. Sylvia says the IRA would have given him an IRA funeral. They didn't. She asks Stone who gave him the info on Dermot's movements. If he tells her the truth it will help her find closure and she says she'd even shake hands with him. Tutu thanks the Hackett's for coming then asks M. Stone to tell his story. He says his story is unremarkable Belfast story. He says he joined the UDA at 16 and was imprisoned soon after on firearm offences in Long Kesh for 6 months. In there he learned Ulster protestant politics and the ways of terrorism. For next 15 years he was active paramilitary. He joined to get vengeance but later he says he killed for 'justice'. He was involved in sectarian activities and in targeting SF/IRA people. She recalls the reaction of his ex-wife on finding out he was a terrorist. He says he lived a selfish lie but his wives though he was having affairs. Donna Hicks asks Stone for more info on the Hackett file he talked about. Stone says loyalists in Mid-Ulster produced the file. He describes what was in it, photos and claims Hackett was an IRA intelligence officer who moved guns for the IRA. Stone says they didn't just kill the guy because he was an RC. Lesley Belinda asks him did he follow Hackett. Stone says he done several 'dry runs' following his bread van. It was no different than other operation. It has nothing personal in it. Stone says you dehumanise the target, you don't think of families. He explains how he avoided humanising his targets. He says he still sees Dermot as a legitimate target. He describes the weapon used then says he doesn't distance himself morally from Dermot's death. He done everything but pull the trigger. He says he was questioned about 30 assassinations over 17 years. He knew a UDA man from Omagh was arrested for stealing the Hackett getaway car and given a life sentence so he admitted the Hackett killing to get this chap off. Tutu tells Stone all who come here tell the Gospel truth. Stone says he's not a liar. Tutu asks Stone does he doubt Hackett was a republican new he's heard the family. Stone replies no. He explains why and he says Hackett was a soldier but he can see the Hackett's are good people. Then Tutu invites Sylvia to question him. She asks why is saying he took the wrap for the murder when in court he admitted it. Stone repeats his answer given before. He just didn't shoot the man, he says other people did and he doesn't know them. He says his 'nom Daguerre' was Tony May and that was his disguise like other killers had. Sylvia asks him did he see guns in Dermot 's van. Stone says no but it was documented. Roddy questions him on this aspect. Stone still expects Dermot was a soldier. Roddy says his Milltown planning was great. Stone wouldn't comment on that operation. Roddy says did the police ask him to admit the Hackett murder to help their clear up records. Stone says that does come into it but he was questioned about 28 murders. Stone then describes his statement on how he leaned out of the car and up to fire at Dermot in a high van. Stone says this was physically impossible. In reality the gunman stood up and fired through a sunroof. Tutu summarises to date. Stone rejects the view. He says someone deserved to die but Tutu asks him how then can you justify the killings. Stone says always with great difficulty. He comments on dehumanising targets. Stone says at that time the killing is justified. Today he says he was acting on what he has read. Sylvia asks can he see these files. Stone says the files come and go. They ask him what happened to the files. Stone says he doesn't know. Roddy says his brother was set up. He says he feels a bit sorry for Stone. He doesn't hate him but he abhors what he has done on a lot of people. Stone replies he has regrets but he doesn't seek redemption or have sorrow's. Dehumanising a target prevents sympathy for his people at home. He says he feels like Freddie Kruger when people say to his kids your Da was the Milltown Cemetery killer but this was a civil war he repeats and he's a product of that. He try's not to think about it all. Tutu asks when you look across the table what do you see. Sylvia says Stone should have been checked her husband's file was true. She feels sorry for his children and she'll pray for him. She says she can forgive him. Stone sits impassive. Donna Hicks asks Michael for his reaction, are Hackett's family of a loved one or an IRA man. Stone can see they've lost a loved one and coming here was something he couldn't do if they'd killed his brother. He says they are better people than he is. He wishes he could take everyone's hurt away. He appreciates Mrs. Hackett's forgiveness. Sylvia breaks down. Roddy says he should just look at the human side of what he has done but he was glad he had come to meet Stone. Tutu says Stone has spoken of regret. He asks if they could shake hands. He feels God is present at this moment. Roddy says his brother was not a paramilitary, he was a family man. Sylvia shakes Stones hand. He says he's really sorry. Then Sylvia runs out of the room. Then Roddy shakes his hand and comments to Tutu on Sylvia's distress. Stone says the Hackett's are better people than he is. Tutu comments as he closes the meeting | ||
DVD No. |
D06190 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8976 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
11 loyalists appear in court in Belfast after PSNI swoop on Shore Rd's Alexandria Bar. Film report on loyalist show of strength and charges. 6 other men including leading UDA figure Ihab Shoukri were released pending reports to the DPP following the raid. In North Belfast PSNI fired two shots to rescue a constable in a car surrounded by a hostile mob of 30 people. Film report from Montreal St with PSNI Superintendent Gary White's comments. Meanwhile in Derry a police land rover was attacked. Film report. At the weekend on North Belfast's Crumlin Rd. a taxi driver survived a Red Hand Defenders (UDA cover name) murder attempt when the gun jammed. Film report with SF's Gerry Kelly's claims it was an attempt to kill an RC. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06200 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8977 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
43 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next (Part 1) | ||
Description: |
This is the first of three follow up programmes to Facing The Truth, in this one Andrew Burrage (British Army Lt.) returns to Ardoyne he again meets Mary McLarnan and also M.Meehan (SF) who he assaulted in the 1970s, they exchange recollections while Burrage later apologises to Mary McLarnan for killing Michael, she expresses her views on his actions and apology. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
343 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
887 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 51 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
As loyalists Ihab Shoukri applied for bail following his arrest in the Alexandria Bar raid during a planned loyalist show of strength. He lawyer claimed the meeting was to have seen the UDA denounce criminal activity. Film report with PSNI Chief Constable remarks. The raid wasn't on some 'teddy bears' picnic. Then UPRG's Sammy Duddy's comments on the purpose of the UDA meeting. At a further bail hearing a crown lawyer read out a UDA document seized during the raid which didn't mention criminality but did say 'we must now take our fight in the political arena. However, this does not spell the end for the UDA, the UDA is here to stay'. At a policing board news conference it's chairman, Des Rea outlined the plans for the coming year but drew attention to the staggering costs of policing the marching season here. Film report with Chief Constable Hugh Orde comments on policing the marching season. He says crime here is the lowest in 6 years. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06200 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8978 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
42 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight Special | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next Part 1 | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Carruthers, this programme asks the question how should we deal with the legacy of the past and it reviews the weekend meetings featured in the Facing the Truth series chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and explores the contacts the parties involved made with each other following the initial meetings These meetings are shown in these 3 follow up programmes of which this is the first. A film report from Kevin Magee reviews the Facing the Truth series especially the killing of Ardoyne man Michael McLarnon by British Army Lt. Andrew Barrage in disputed circumstances in 1971. In that programme Michael's sister Mary got a chance to question Lt. A. Barrage who wasn't certain he shot the right men and accepts he made a mistake and asks for forgiveness. Kevin Magee then presents a film report on Burrage's journey over the last year to deal with his past on Belfast's streets 34 years ago. It begins with a photo of an unconscious and bloodied Martin Meehan (SF/IRA) after the army including Burrage had beaten him. The film clip shows Meehan meeting Burrage in Ardoyne this year but begins with a review of Burrage's army career. He now has PTSD which he describes. He wants to return to Belfast to re-examine his past. He comments on his motives. Film clip show old photos of Burrage in army gear as he recalls why he joined the army to be James Bond type. He recalls Belfast in 1971. With film clips shown he was shot at 25 times. His regiment the Green Howard took casualties. Kathy Burrage recalls the news. Then Andrew on his units anger at 5 dead, 30 injured. TV clip shows regiment OC Col Ronnie Eccles speaking in Spring 1971 on casualties. He blames one gunman in particular, Kevin Magee speculates it was Martin Meehan. Meehan denies it. Photo of him with rifle shown. Neehan and Burrage recall a vicious encounter in an Ardoyne Club when Burrage beat him with a cosh and admits in Nov 1971 he was going to stab Meehan. Today, 34 years later they meet again in the club with Kevin Magee present. They shake hands and Meehan and Burrage talk about that incident 34 years ago and each man outlays their positions all that time ago and recall the attack on Meehan and his arrest. Burrage recalls pulling the knife. Meehan pretended to pass out. Meehan recalls the republican objectives in them days. Burrage recalls the army's views on the Irish situation. Kevin Magee review Meehan's IRA status. Then he profiles the McLarnon family. Michael was the 3rd son to join the British Army, a family tradition but he brought himself out. Film clips of Ardoyne violence shown as Burrage recalls he killed 3 people but he can't remember any names. He does remember the shooting of M. McLarnon and he describes that night and his vengeful spirit on patrol as he took over a house and shot a man from its front room. The householder Rosaleen Clarke recalls the house takeover as does Brendan Clarke. Burrage describes seeing a group of armed men and shooting the group's leader who had a handgun. M. McLarnon died later in hospital. A woman Margaret McDandals was wounded. She then recalls being shot that night by Burrage and her injuries. She says the army accused her of organising gunmen but that was wrong. The courts gave her £5,000 in damages. Then a film clip from Oct 1971 shows Major Merchant Smith defend the shooting of M. McLarnon as the shooting of an IRA gunman. N weapon was ever found. A further news clip from Oct 1971 shows Bridget McLarnon and Mary tell their version of the events. The soldiers murdered her son. Burrage feels what he did was totally legal but in his heart he feels he murdered the guy. He felt he had crossed a moral barrier and it played on his mind. Then Mary McLarnon explains she wants justice for her brothers character, that's why she met Burrage Film clip shows both parties arrive for their meeting with Tutu's opening remarks. Eventually Burrage admits he shot the wrong man by accident. He asks for forgiveness. Mary can't do that. Kevin Magee then reveals in 1975 after a religious experience Burrage wrote to the McLarnon family outlining his fears about the shooting. Mary met the soldier again after the Tutu session. She questioned Burrage further on his statement and his 1975 letter and impressed on her how sorry he was. Mary accepts his is genuinely sorry for the killing. Back to the Meehan story after his arrest by Burrage. He escaped two weeks later. Meehan asks him for his reaction to that. Burrage recalls he wanted to find and kill Meehan. He recalls a mistaken incident in a city bar. He admits the cover-up would have been easy. Meehan says he delighted to have met Burrage who's also pleased the talk took place. Meehan gives him a Long Kesh belt and Burrage apologises for some army actions in the Ardoyne over the years. Kathy Burrage says she believes her husband's version of the shooting of M. McLarnon. Burrage says the past for him needed cleared up, the loose end has been tied up. Mary filmed at her brother's grave believes she's cleared her brother's name. Kevin Magee summarises, the truth like peace comes dropping slow. | ||
DVD No. |
D06200 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8979 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 8th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
32 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next (Part 2) | ||
Description: |
In this programme Ron.McCartney (IRA Vol) goes back to Southampton scene where he shot Malcolm Craig (PC), he recalls the IRA sending him to England and profiles the times with contemporary film clips, McCartney describes his 21 years in English jails. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
343 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
888 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 8th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
14 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then a report from the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) released today says the PIRA no longer poses a terrorist threat. Film report says 'PIRA have take a strategic position to follow a political path'. IMC member Lord Alderdice has denied their report is politically manipulated in his remarks Then UUP's Reg Empey gives his reaction to the problem of the IRA structure still existing and the threat of diss/repubs and loyalists. Then SF's Alex Maskey says the DUP is blocking the whole political progress. The report also gives it's views on the diss/repub. threat and claims loyalist paramilitaries are involved in organised crime and drugs. In London today British PM Tony Blair met Irish PM B. Ahern to discuss ways of getting the peace process moving again. Film report form Ken Reid with comments of Irish PM B. Ahern on the current situation and the IMC report and the reality of the IRA's decisions. Then live from London DUP's I. Paisley says the government shouldn't be deceiving the people. He says the IRA has not given up violence or criminality and he rejects the IMC reports findings. In Ballymurphy the family home of Edith Notarantino was fire bombed last night. The family of the 78 year old grandmother escaped death. It's the latest in a long line of incidents in the feud between the Devlin and Notarantino families. Film report with Lisa Notarantinos interview. A sound recording of the attack is played. An unidentified neighbour gives his reaction to the attacks. Chris Notarantino was charged with Gerard Devlin's murder lives in the house but wasn't present last night. Edith Notarantino appeals for the attacks to stop. Back next to London for analysis from Ken Reid of the items discussed by the 2 PM's today. He says the idea of a shadow assembly as disappeared. He outlines the government direction now and a financial package for the RIR soldiers redundancy and Paisley's reaction. PSNI Chief Constable H. Orde is to buy 12 taser guns for the PSNI. A court judge has refused to revoke bail conditions against loyalist Ihab Shoukri as requested to the PSNI. Film report on judge Tom Burgess comments. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06200 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8980 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 8th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
31 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight Special | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next Part 2 - The Provo and the Policeman | ||
Description: |
The second of three Spotlight specials this week dealing with follow up reports on the Facing the Truth meetings between victims of violence and perpetrators. This programme introduced by Kevin Magee begins with a film profile of former PIRA prisoner Ronnie McCartney who served 21 years in England for shooting Southampton policeman Malcolm Craig and then Craig recalls his memories of the night of the shooting. Both men met on Facing the Truth. Today Ronnie McCartney returns to Southampton where in the 70s he was part of the wider Balcombe St. gang. Now he there for reconciliation with the ex policeman he tried to kill. The film shows riots in N. Ireland in the 1970s. When ages 16 R. McCartney joined the PIRA. He describes that decision and the reasons for it. When the IRA split he sided with the Provos. Malcolm Craig joined the police at 24 in Southampton. Film and photo shown. He recalls his normal days work as mundane but in 1974 the IRA bombs in Guildford, Woolwich and Birmingham brought the PIRA campaign to England. R. McCartney recalls being sent to England. He was sent to Southampton to bomb the city. Kevin Magee then details the story of his confrontation with the police at the flat with R. McCartney comments. Malcolm Craid recalls his arrival at the scene and subsequent events as said on Facing the truth leading to him being shot. McCartney recalls him escape back to Ireland and Craig recalls his injuries. McCartney was arrested in Co. Tyrone and got life in jail. Malcolm's daughter Rachel recalls her father's silence about the shooting over the years. She was present at the Facing the Truth meeting. A film clip from that is shown when both men talked about children and their meeting ending with hand shake. After the show the two men agreed to have lunch together joined by Ronnie's wife Anne Marie and Malcolm's daughter Rachel. The family's get on and they have a night out in Belfast. Rachel gives her recollections of that encounter. The next meeting is filmed in Southampton at the spot Ronnie shot Malcolm. Both men recall the incident again and the sequence of events. Then they meet up again that night and are filmed talking about how they felt meeting again at the shooting place. Malcolm says he did feel uneasy. He explains why. He was trying to lay ghosts. Ronnie recalls how Westridge Rd. changed his life. When he returned to Ireland he didn't want to return to the IRA but was arrested and that changed his life. Malcolm then recalls how being shot changed his life. Ronnie reveals he gave their guns to the Balcombe St. IRA gang and it was caught with them in London. Ronnie then justified the PIRA bombing campaign in England and he recalls the training he had for England. Kevin Magee then shows film clip of a report on an IRA attempted bombing of an army pub, The King's Arms at Warminster carried out by McCarthey's unit. Ronnie McCarthey recalls the attack and his role in it. He's thankful the bomb didn't go off. He recalls his doubts at the time. Ronnie then recalls he was transferred 42 times from prison to prison. Sometimes through Southampton. During the first 10 years he spent 7 years in solitary confinement. A news film clip shows him during a roof top protest in Wormwood Scrubs Prison. He tells Malcolm he was a political prisoner and P.O.W. He wouldn't talk to criminal prisoners for 18 months. Malcolm says he wasn't anti-Irish but the IRA were criminals he felt. In prison Ronnie became a supporter of the IRA peace strategy but he not in SF now. He was released in 1995. He has a degree but he's now a painter and involved in cross community work. He describes this beliefs now. Then Reggie Craig hopes the meeting brings closure. Malcolm agrees. He believes Ronnie doesn't owe him an apology. He explains why. Ronnie comments on this. | ||
DVD No. |
D06200 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8981 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This year is 25th Anniversary of Hunger Strike, in the studio former Hunger Striker Lawrence McKeown answers questions on prisoners motivations, his own survival, the five year blanket protest, and answers the question, was it worth it? Chris McGimpsey (UUP Cllr) gives the Unionists communitys reaction then and now. Next item has journalists B.Walker (Belfast Telegraph), Steve Collins (Irish Times) and Suzanne Breen (Sunday Tribune) speculate on how Blair will overcome the obstacles to restoring devolution. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
344 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
889 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
What Happened Next (Part 3) | ||
Description: |
Encountering the truth: Profile of M.Stone (UFF Killer) with film clips, and his artist career now. Then the Hackett family assess their meeting and view of him. Next Joe Doherty (IRA Vol) brings two Paratroopers back to his native Newlodge area in Belfast, at the Newlodge Victims Memorial they appear to come to an understanding of each other. Then in final segment Stone tells of wearing a flax jacket, then Doherty gives his view on truth and reconcilation process. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
344 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
890 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Lets Talk | ||
Programme Title: |
How do we deal with the past? | ||
Description: |
Begins with a film report looking at reconcilation in Chile and Argentina, OTRs laws collaspe, victims commissioner controversy, then the audience express varying opinons, the Hacketts comment (from facing the truth) as do Robert McClelland (ex-republication prisoner), then Hugh Orde (PSNI Chief) as do Roy Gartland (Unionist), Rev David Clements, Michael Patterson, G.Armstrong, John Marley, William Frazier (FAIR), Alan McBride, Robert Ellis. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
344 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
891 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
18 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In south Armagh the Assets Recovery Agency and the PSNI and garda raided premises seizing fuel, cigarettes and cash. 3 people were arrested. Film report says property of top republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy was raided and 5 other locations. PSNI Ch/Superintendent Bobby Hunniford calls it part of normalisation process. Then Garda Press Officer Kevin Donahoe comments on the 9 properties searched in Co. Louth. Followed by the reaction of FAIR's Willie Frazier. Three thousand RIR soldiers will share a government £250m redundancy package. Film report from Ken Reid on the commons announcement on the monies to be paid from NIO Minister Adam Ingram. The DUP's J. Donaldson says it's a good deal for RIR men but UUP's S. Hermon had concerns that the RIR would have no fund like the police fund. Meanwhile SF's Gerry Adams says it's a water of money but he's happy to see the regiment abolished. Then in a live interview from St. Patricks barracks in Ballymena the RIR's Col Mark Campbell calls it a very fair package. The next film report from Tracey Magee looks back at the regiments history with film clips of mortar attack in 1995 on Sth/Belfast RIR base. She reviews it's 1992 creation when RIR merged with UDR and mentions the UDR links to loyalist paramilitaries and nationalist attitudes to it. Then profiles first 3 RIR deaths, Sergeant Robert Irvine (42) in Oct 1992 in Rasharkin, then in Nov 1992, L/cpl Ian Warnock in Portadown, then in Dec 1992 Pte Stephen Wallow (23) in North Belfast. This author Chris Ryder comments on the legacy of the RIR/UDR and it's bad apples and nationalises attitudes. In West Belfast Wayne McComb (17) has been injured in a shooting linked to the tensions in Ballymurphy around the Devlin/Notarantino family feud. Film report with his mother Mary McCombs comments. Last month Wayne and his father were beaten up. They are friends of the Devlin's. In another development today Gerard Devlin's 14year old son Gary was arrested in PSNI inquiries into the petrol bomb attack on the home of Edith Notarantino. Film report with comments of his aunt Bernie O'Rawe. The UDA says it's committed to turning away from violence and it denies it's using the cover name Red Hand Defenders to attack RCS. The UDA also denies involvement in a recent gun attack on a North Belfast taxi driver. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06210 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8982 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by reminding the viewers it's 25 years since the PIRA prisoners in the Maze began their hunger strike. He says of all the 10 prisoners deaths it was Bobby Sands funeral that had the greatest impact. A film clip shows Sand's funeral with NI secretary Humphrey Atkins reaction on May 7th 1981. Noel Thompson then asks the question did the hunger strike bring Irish freedom any closer. His studio panel contains former hunger striker Lawrence McKeown and the UUP's Chris McGimpsy. Firstly he asks Lawrence, you were taken off the hunger strike after 10 days, do you ever wish you'd died. McKeown says no but he recalls that he was physically, emotionally and psychologically drained at that time. He says all of those who died on hunger strike wanted to live. Thompson then asks was it then worth it for those who did die. McKeown says at the time they did what had to be done. He outlines the 5yrs of protest that preceded the strike and their head to head battle with the British government in which every other avenue had been exhausted. He also points out the 1980 hunger strike resolution was scuppered by the British government By 1981 it was literally life or death. McKeown is asked about the futility of violence as the republican movement abandoned violence. He says the real lesson of the hunger strike wasn't the futility of it all but that whenever there's a political denial of the prisoners political nature it's not going to be peaceful. When the prisoners got their way later on the prisons became quiet places. When SF produced a political alternative to armed struggle. Thompson asks C. McGimpsey what did the hunger strike do to the unionist/loyalist community he replied it showed the difference in the 2 communities here. No unionist had any sympathy for the strikers but he did admit some loyalists admired the strikers courage as they'd never been able to do it, not past dinner time he says. He says it gave unionists the opportunity to say all Catholics are IRA supporters. As a loyalist said there are now 230,000 legitimate targets. McGimpsey says it politicalised nationalists by didn't bring a united Ireland any closer. NI is not recognised by all parties. Thompson asks McKeown did strikes die for seats in Stormont. He suggests it's how you look at it. After the strike ended it looked like a failure but later it was seen as victory. It feels now it is still a victory and all that's happened since will lead to a united Ireland eventually but in a different way as he thought as a prisoner. Thompson reads the 5 demands which are trivial. McGimpsey says the republicans wanted a head with Thatcher as did she. McKeown rejects that view. The IRA didn't want a strike. McGimpsey says the strike wasn't a defeat for republicans. He highlights the election of Owen Carron after Sands. The strike changed the agenda for republicans he says. In the if you ask me spot unionist David Vince criticises the notion that SF MLA's will make good government ministers. He calls it a moral obscenity and highlights M. McGuiness plans to abolish the l/t as undemocratic. He also criticises the UDA as offering nothing yet. Mary McAleese meeting them. He says accepting the Good Friday Agreement killed democracy here. Thompson then turns to the two governments plans to kick start talks here before the marching season. He begins with a film report on government ministers comments to date. Then Thompson talks to journalist Brian Walker (Bel/tele), Stephen Collins (Irish Times) and Suzanne Breen (Sun/Tribune) on what plans the governments have to begin talks between parties again with a shadow assembly ruled out due to SF and SDLP opposition. The impression is the governments are at 6's and 7's at the moment. They seem to be basing everything on the hope the DUP and SF will agree to share power which isn't likely at the moment despite the governments putting a brave face on it. They feel there will be no deal this year. The British government problem is DUP's Ian Paisley and his refusal to budge or be affected by getting into power as the UUP was. It's also felt the American's might be asked to help. They discuss how Blair would face any failure in this issue. They also discuss if the man in the street really cares about devolution. All the journalists feel direct rule will continue. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06210 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8983 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
31 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 3 Encountering the Truth | ||
Description: |
This is the 3rd part of a series which follows up on the Facing the Truth series in which victims of violence met perpetrators of violence. Programme beings with short film clips from the Facing the Truth. Participants featured in this follow up introduced by Kevin Magee who asks is there a role for truth recovery in who you deal with the bigger question of the legacy of violence. The next film then shows UDA/UFF killer Michael Stone getting a body tattoo. He says if republicans come to kill him he hopes they are as efficient as he was. The Tattoo he's getting is based on a Maire death shroud. He reveals he's a cult hero in loyalism and he signs autographs. Nowadays he concentrates on painting but he'll always be remembered for Milltown attack. Film clip shown of the Milltown incident shown. 3 people died here. He was also convicted of 3 other killings including Dermot Hackett in 1987. His brother Roddy recalls meeting the man they feared. He says he felt sorry for him. Sylvia agrees the meeting helped her. Stone recalls the meeting and says he hadn't the balls to look at Hackett's daughter who broke down. He then comments on his role in the Hackett killing in which he didn't pull the trigger. He claims he was in PIRA but during the meet he couldn't say where the files where. In a later interview he says the files may have come from the security forces. Film clip shows the hand shake at the end of Facing the Truth. Stone explains why he felt they were better people than him. Roddy then comments on Dermot's forgiving nature. Stone then recalls how he took up his art in prison and how much he makes at present. The picture in front of him is valued at £12,000. Roddy calls his earnings blood money. Stone says the Hackett's meeting caused him some soul searching and he didn't sleep for a few days and he's not sure if he got anything from the meeting. Then Sylvia recalls the Ballywalter House meeting. She accepts Stone didn't pull the trigger on Dermot but set him up. She's glad she let him know the pain they felt. Then Roddy agrees. Kevin Magee then introduces the 2nd review when Joe Doherty met 2 para's one of whom survived Narrowater bombing in 1979. Doherty had killed an SAS officer, Herbert Westmacott in Belfast. Kevin Magee shows the Facing the Truth meeting clip where Tom Caughey recalls the bombing. Then Doherty's reaction in prison they all cheered and he would have done it himself in those days. He then comments in his lack of remorse. He does regret the killings. Tom Caughey recalls how Narrowater affected his life. Then news clips show the killing of Capt. H. Westmacott which made Doherty a hero in republican circles. He escaped prison and was rearrested in the USA where he unsuccessfully fought extradition. It was there he began to question violence. He recalls his thoughts. After the programme Doherty met the two Para's. He recalls what they talked about. Film clip shown. Then Graham Eve explained how the meeting changed his views and his life. Tom Caughey says he got peace out of it. He can't understand why people joined the IRA and he's glad the IRA realise what he's known all along. Killing people isn't right. Doherty invited the Para's back to his new Lodge Rd. patch. Film clip shown of him greeting them. He takes them to the mural for the New Lodge Six killed by the British Army in 1973 and explains what happened. Graham Eve can't believe it. He calls for closure on the issue. Joe Doherty explains reaction from local people to the papa's visit. Meanwhile Stone shown wearing his flax jacket. He's a target still he says. Roddy comments on his life now and how unhappy Stone must be with it. Sylvia Hackett repeats she hasn't closure yet till she meeting the gunman who killed Dermot. Thom Caughey says asking for an apology is useless he explains why. Joe Doherty wants the British state involved in any truth process with loyalists and republicans. Tom Caughey comments on the Republican Garden of Remembrance in the new lodge area. Both para's thank Joe Doherty for bringing them. They hope to keep contact. Kevin Magee summarises on the challenges. | ||
DVD No. |
D06210 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8984 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
50 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Let's Talk | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Caruthers tonight's discussion programme deals with truth and reconciliation also and asks the question how do we deal with our past without blighting our future. In the audience is the PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde and the Interim Victims Commissioner Bertha McDougal. A film report then is shown of last month's riots in Dublin and the claim is made that dealing with the hurt of past victims can itself be contentious. The Brig/government began its search for a solution in 2004 then NI sec Paul Murphy visited South Africa. Film clip of Archbishop Tutu at Trugh and Reconciliation Commission shown. Carruthers explains how their T and R Com worked and asks could this be a model for N. Ireland. Then he mentions what Chile and Argentina did. They investigated state killings. Last October NI Sec Peter Hain appointed Bertha McDougall as a Victim Commissioner which resulted in a court challenge. The in Jan 06 Hain was forced to abandon tribunals for the On the Runs and security forces accessed. Meanwhile the PSNI's Historical Enquiries Team has pressed ahead with reviewed unsolved Troubles killings. This week the BBC's Facing the Truth showed how one form of Truth and Reconciliation might work here where victims met perpetrators. Film clip of it shown but says Carruthers neither community seems to ready to forgive or forget. Back with the audience and Reatha Hassan of Markethill asks does NI need a formal Truth and Reconciliation process. Carruthers asks Bertha McDougall for her views. She says Facing the Truth worked because those people on it agreed to meet but many people wouldn't be prepared in private or public to do the same thing. There are a wide range of views amongst people on this format from victims. She says at present she's meeting different victims groups across the community and individuals to hear opinions on this issue saying it needs to wait until a political deal is made before doing anything. Reatha Hassan thinks NI victims aren't ready for a T and R Commission like the South African one. She believes people she knows say they won't get the truth from perpetrators nor could they forgive the killers. Mark Carruthers then asks Sylvia and Roddy Hackett who met Michael Stone on the Facing the Truth programme why she thinks the T & R process does need to happen. Sylvia said it was a chance to confront her husband's killer. She now has no more fear of him. She felt she got answers. Roddy then says some type of forum like it is needed. He criticises politicians here. He accepts people have different attitudes on this issue. Then Robert McClenaghan a former republican prisoner says there should be some sort of T & R process although not necessarily like the South African one. The key element he says is not to talk over the past but to learn the lessons of the past. Any process must also be independent of the state, to have credibility for republicans. The PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde says a process must avoid a hierarchy of deaths with everyone involved in it. He says the major cause of death here were the paramilitaries and not the state. The programme says it's all about victims and perpetrators. He feels this has been a historical situation for both communities and reconciliation should be between communities and we don't need TV programmes to do that. He believes the governments and the paramilitaries wouldn't be honest with a T & R commission. Then Rev. David Clemence says it's important for victims to tell their story with the media's help but he questions programme aims to get victim and pert. to shake hands after the meeting. Then Lesley Belinda from the Facing the Truth programme says they were led by the participants not the facilitators like her and there was no pressure to shake hands. Then Gerry Armstrong whose brother was killed says the RUC promised then 32 years ago they'd get the killers and didn't. He doesn't have any confidence in the PSNI's H.E.T. He asks Orde will they get the truth. One must be realistic but they will try but there are no guarantees. A Co. Tyrone unionist Dr. Hazlett Lynch says the HET is just government window dressing. He claims the government wouldn't let the police do their job because of politics. No one will be jailed he says. The Garda and B. Ahern are protecting 2 of the men who killed his brothers. Orde responds HET is a genuine attempt but many people want the truth about what happened and not always about convictions. Prison time is a judicial matter he says. Then injured former RUC man Michael Patterson who met an IRA killer on Facing the Truth says a television appearance won't always suit everyone. He was a member of Glencree Centre for Reconciliation which prepared him over 5 years for such a meeting but he was nervous on TV but it was worthwhile. He recalls the handshake circumstances. Then Willie Frazier of FAIR says peace and reconciliation is an excuse to get away from justice. On Facing the Truth he never saw a republican apologise. He wants the rule of law enforced. Then Loretta Gleason from AN Fhairne (Truth) in Fermanagh says she needs to hear the truth of the NI state victimisation of Catholics here since 1921. Then Alan Bracknell tells H. Orde the justice system failed his family. His father was killed by loyalists/security forces. He also blames the DPP. He favours a T and R Commission. Then Paul Kavanagh from Derry asks how do people define 'an innocent victim'. Willie Frazier says it's someone who's not involved in or who supports terrorism. Then Joe Marley whose father was in the IRA asks W. Frazier was his 2wk old brother an innocent victim when his IRA dad was killed. He also believes anyone who died in the conflict is a victim combatant or non combatant. He has no faith in the HET enquiries. W. Frazier asks J. Marley does he support his father's IRA activities. Marley says he's not there to condemn the IRA. Then Raymond Elliott recalls the Shankill bomb but he's unhurt yet he's a victim. He's shown all the tablets he's to take. He asks Robert McClenaghan to explain how the bomber Sean Kelly is a victim. Robert replies all who died in troubles are victims, he refuses to condemn the bombing. Bertha McDougall is asked should a distinction be made in deciding who is a victim. She says there is no clear understanding or definition accepted across the community or by political parties at the moment. She says she will be addressing the needs of victims. An unnamed man asks Horde is the state prepared to accept its responsibility since previously its machine has disrupted inquiries like the Steven's inquiry. Then Alan McBride of the Shankill bomb asks Robert McClenaghan why he won't condemn the Shankill bomb when it was blatantly wrong. Robert says a former IRA man in public he won't condemn it but he then says the IRA did indefensible actions that were wrong. Then John Ray says he concerned the perpetrators in facing the truth showed no remorse. Then an unnamed man says the past is the past. The victim's pain is a pain that has to be put to rest. People must learn to live together first before a peace and reconciliation process can work. | ||
DVD No. |
D06210 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8985 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 10th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then report on yesterdays PSNI and customs operation. Achilles yesterday in the border area against Thomas 'Slab' Murphy the reported chief of staff of the PIRA where cash fuel tankers and cigarettes were seized. Film report with PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde's comments on the cross border cooperation. Apparently the operation was linked into an investigation last year into a property empire in Manchester. SF President Gerry Adams today said Tom Murphy is not a criminal, he's a good republican and he's a key supporter of the SF peace strategy. Adams believes Murphy is just a farmer. Then Sunday Times journalist Liam Clarke says Murphy plays the simple farmer routine but he's very sophisticated guy who stated out of jail. He's no fool says Clarke. The Armed forces min. Adam Ingram visited a Royal Irish Barracks in Armagh and said the RIR/UDR sacrifices will be recognised formally. Film report on RIR payoff's latest with Adam Ingram's comments on the disbanding of the RIR home battalions. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06210 | Tape No. |
343 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8986 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 14th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
54 mins 14 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
TnG |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Los Patricos (cont) | ||
Description: |
... westwards which was about more than idealism is what about protestant Anglo Saxons being God's chosen people. For many Irish emigrants manifest destiny was another confrontation between protestant's and catholic's with Irish Catholic soldiers now in the frontline of the move westward. America shared a border with Mexico which had won independence from Spain in 1831. It was a catholic country and its territory included Texas and California and right up to Colorado. For the USA's manifest destiny Mexico stood in the way. In 1844 James Knox Polk won the US presidential election on establishing a US trade route to the Pacific through New Mexico to California and San Francisco. In 1836 a group of American's illegally seized Texas calling it the Lone Star Republic. In 1845 Texas voted to join the USA. Polk send in the US army under general Zachery Taylor (61) nicknamed old rough and ready with 3,500 men to position himself at the Rio Grande calling it a new border. For the Mexicans this was invasion. Their army was 50% immigrants and catholic's in it got a tough time. They weren't allowed to go to mass. One of the Irish troops was Galway's John O'Reilly. When he discovered that an Anglo Saxon nation was going to invade it's catholic neighbour the Irishman felt uneasy. Before the war began John Reilly and 48 men deserted followed by others later. They felt more solidarity with Mexico. In Spring 1846 the Mexican army under General Ampudia ordered the US to withdraw. Then when it didn't they crossed to Rio Grande and on April 25th 1846 killed 46 US soldiers. Polk ordered a state of war with Mexico. Lincoln then a senator objected but on May 12th 1846 the US declared war on Mexico. Meanwhile the Irish catholic deserters under John O'Reilly joined the Mexican's. The first major battle was at Palo Alto. More canon's won the day for the US army. The Mexicans retreated to Monterrey. John O'Reilly took to organising the Mexican artillery units forming the St. Patricks' Battalion out of his deserts with six canon's. When Taylor's army approached Monterrey they were waiting. The battle is described but by the end of the day the Mexican's once more retreated but a further 50 Irish American's deserted to join the Mexican's but the US press was making the war unpopular as it's journalists reported the heavy casualties and an antiwar movement began. In Mexico in Feb 1847 the St. Pat's Battalion again faced the US army. The Mexican general was now Santa Anna. The battlefield was Angostura. The Irish guns had taken a heavy toll on the US forces but on the verge of victory Santa Anna moved his army backwards. In another battle at Santa Fe between different forces the US was also winning. Then again at San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento, Mexico was now virtually defeated. The Irish deserters were in trouble. In March 1847 the US landed 12,000 troops by sea in Mexico under general Winfield Scott. They took Vera Cruz south of Mexico and as they marched northwards burned and looted catholic churches. The Mexicans issues leaflets hoping to get more Catholics to desert from the US army, one is read out. In the Mexican War there were 9,200 desertions in total, larger than all of Americas Wars combined. By August 1847 the St Patrick's Battalion had 200 soldiers at San Mateo, the battle began and is described in the programme, a blast at an armoury meant the Mexicans ran out of gun powder. This was the bloodiest battle of the war, the US won but lost 10% of its forces. John Riley and 14 others escaped but others are flogged, branded and 30 men hung. On Sept 13th 1847 Mexico was forced to redraw 15 borders with the USA ceding almost 1/3 of its lands to the USA. Riley stayed in the Mexican army. In 1963, 125 years later a descendant of a man who fled the famine became a US President. He was John F. Kennedy. He was America's first catholic President and his election showed how far Catholics had integrated into the USA in those years. The Washington Monument was began after the Mexican war. Every year in Mexico city a ceremony honours the St. Patrick's Battalion. Film clip shown. | ||
DVD No. |
D06220 | Tape No. |
342A |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8987 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 15th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A row is brewing following Dept of Health proposal to centralise trauma services in the RVH hospital in Belfast and close the current centres in Newry and Erne. This means nationalists west of the Bann would have to travel to Belfast. Film report with Dr. Miriam McCarthy, a senior medical officers comments. Then SF MP Michelle Gildernew's reaction. Then SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher's views. In the USA the build up to the St. Pat's Day events at the Whitehouse continue. Film report from Ken Reid begins with coverage of McCartney sisters welcome, with comments of Catherine McCartney on their campaign. Also there is the Finucane family. Geraldine Finucane comments on the British government's isolation on the inquiry issue. Then I. Paisley Jnr. whose there as policing board member says bush isn't't hyping up the NI issue like Clinton did while UUP's Reg Empey says the US government is frustrated by lack of progress here. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of the guest list invited to meet Bush and the goal of the unionists in the USA. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06220 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8988 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 17th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Co. Derry two men have been killed in a car chase involving the PSNI. The men haven't been named yet. Film report from the scene. As police ombudsman investigates with fireman Paul McCloskey's account. Then report on other accident which killed a 17 year old girl in Co. Derry and where the cars male driver was arrested. Meanwhile in Co. Fermanagh Kiernan Connor from Kesh was found dead on the Bolerney Rd. PSNI believe it was a hit and run accident. In the courts the £1 1/2 million assets of husband and wife Mal and Pat Molloy have been frozen in a new move against alleged fuel smugglers. Film report says the raid is linked to last week's cross border raids. ARA's chief Alan McQuillan comments on the link and the list of seized assets given. In Belfast DUP Cllr's today claimed the council efforts to make the St. Pat's Day parade more inclusive filed. Film report on issue of tricolours at the parade. Then DUP Cllr. N. McCausland and D. Dodds who watched the Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Pat Convery (SDLP) comments. In the USA President Bush told NI politicians to seize the opportunity to restore the executive here. Film report from Washington from Ken Reid with Bertie Ahern comments. Then Bush's private address. Reid then covers the attendance at the ceremony of Alan McBride of One Small Step Organisation and SF's Gerry Adams. With Alan McBride comments. Then Kathleen McCloskey from the Devine family in Dublin comments. Then PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde urged SF to sign up for policing. Then Ken Reid gives an analysis of Bush's low key speech to NI's politicians today and this evening the McCartney families and Rafferty family are considering taking legal action against the Friends of SF in the USA. Also showed signs of row in US between Sen. Ted Kennedy and congressman Jim Walsh on supporting the McCartney family campaign. Reid profiles what the government will be trying next to restart the peace process. Next item focus is on coverage of Ireland's St. Pat's Day pde. in Dublin, Downpatrick, Armagh, Newry. Then the AOH parade in Rasharkin. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06220 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8989 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Maze Stadium | ||
Description: |
This programme examines the governements plans to redevelop the Maze Prison site into a Sports Stadium and Conflict Resolution Museum, and Belfast Council's oppostion. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
344 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
892 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then UTV shows secretly filmed footage of former SF official Denis Donaldson who was an MI5 agent living in Donegal cottage as a virtual recluse. Donaldson didn't know the Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan was filming him. Film reviews the Stormontgate raids charges against Denis Donaldson and others. Then on the Sunday World film clip Donaldson says there was no spy ring at Stormont. The raid was designed to collapse the executive and get Trimble off the hook while blaming republicans. Donaldson also denies he had any connection to a bag containing documents the PSNI allege they found in his house. He says he's not hiding but just wants to be left alone. In North Belfast at the Boys Model School a caretaker is recovering after an early morning robbery. Film report with reaction of headmaster Jim Keith, then DUP MP Nigel Dodds views. PSNI have arrested 2 men in their inquiry into the murder of alleged drug dealer Ronald Todd whose body was found in the Lagan near Lisburn last month. Derry City Council has denied the US government has used Derry City Airport for 'renditian flights' in its war against Islamic terrorism. Film report with Eamon McCann's comments and SDLP Cllr. Gerry Drivers views. Belfast City Council is to challenge the British governments plans for a 40,000 seater stadium at the Maze saying it should be built at Belfast. Film report with J. Parrish's views. Belfast Council offered 3 other sites but NIO minister David Henson says it's the Maze or nothing. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06220 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8990 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Grounds for Complaint | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Darwin Templeton this programme examines the opposition by Belfast City Council to the British government plans to redevelop the Maze Prison site as a sports stadium for soccer, rugby and Gaelic games. It begins with a current look at the old Maze Prison H. Blocks cells. Then a film clip from Windsor Park shows NI soccer fans being handed out say no to the Maze leaflets. Then Gary McAllister of NI supporters club outlines his objectives. The capacity is too big, then he says he has other concerns but doesn't't name them. Then other supporters at Windsor comments. On says 'no way to Sinn Fein and the GAA'. D. Templeton then profiles the plans laid out for the Maze site besides the sports stadium with Tony Whitehead of the Strategic Investment Boards comments. Then UUP's M. McGimpsey recalls 6 years ago when he was Sports Minister rejecting the idea of a national stadium as he couldn't't justify the cost to the NI executive. Templeton recalls 4 years ago T. Blair gave the 360 acres to the people of N. Ireland, a panel of different persuasions discussed what to do with it. SF wanted it preserved. unionists wanted it knocked down. Then DUP's Edwin Poots recalls the discussions. Then SF's Paul Butlers views. Then Tony Whitehead summarises the pros and cons of 3 sites at Maze, Titanic Quarters and North Foreshore. Templeton then summarises the deal the government brokered between political parties. Unionists got a stadium, SF got a centre for conflict transformation in the H-Blocks at the Maze. P. Butler recalls the deal. M. Mc Gimpsey then says if they've got the money for the Maze then they've got the money for the Titanic Quarter. Templeton says the government has blocked attempts to get info on their decision making process as not in the public interest. Edwin Poots and Tony Whitehead comment on this. Templeton says the Maze won because all three sports would use it. Then NIO Minister David Henson replies to comments. Soccer and rugby couldn't't fill a 42,000 stadium but GAA could. Then Jay Parish of ARUP Sports comments on the need for atmosphere and the challenge in this case on numbers and pitch sizes. Then D. Templeton reveals the results of an IFA survey among football supporters on this issue. Then T. Whitehead outlines the biggest threat currently to the Maze stadium project, GAA wouldn't't be interviewed but GAA fans are asked for their views. Then Michael Reid of Ulster Rugby giver their perspective on the Maze idea. Followed by a vox pop of the views of rugby fans in Belfast. Then the IFA's Howard Kell's comments on their contract with Linfield FC for another 80 years. Who'll pay the compensation he asks. Then David Hanson says he's interested in the issue but on Friday Belfast City Council offers 3 more sites. Hanson isn't't impressed. Then Jay Parrish says the best place for a stadium is a city centre. T. Whitehead defends the Maze potential while Belfast DUP Cllr Wm Humphrey shows cracks in party unities as does SDLP Pat McCarthy. D. Hanson comments on the political divisions showing. Then Jay Parish views on 'white elephant' dangers but M. McGimpsey says we'll get a stadium like it or not. | ||
DVD No. |
D06220 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8991 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Mar 2006 | Duration: |
18 mins 11 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Belfast City Airport is to be renamed the George Best Airport on 22/5/06. Film report with Barbara McNarry. Best sisters comments then vox pox of people's opinions at the airport. The PSNI are investigating 4 members of staff at the policy ombudsman office Belfast. Film report says the case centres around an incident 5 years ago when Constable Michael Coote (45) opened fire on suspected arsonists in Newtownabbey. The ombudsman office issued a statement. The DUP's I. Paisley Jnr. gave this reaction. Then NI sec Peter Hain has revealed he will be axing some quangos in this new local reforms. Film report says the Housing Executive and Enterprise Ulster will be handed over to local government control when the 26 councils are reduced to 7. With Peter Hain's comments on the loss of 27 quangos. Then John Carey gives the unions reactions. Followed by film report looking at the history of the Housing Executive here with old film clip of June 1968 when squatters were removed from Clarendon Houses alleging discrimination. It sparked the civil rights movement. The SLPD MLA Alben Magennis rejected scrapping the H/Exec, then UUP's Fred Cobain also praises the H/Exec and followed by views of H/Execs Paddy McIntryre. Then SF's A. Maskey's views on the plans. Then in the studio journalist J. Delargey gives his analysis of Peter Hain's plans. In Sth/Belfast Donegal Rd. area a Polish man was beaten by a gang in his home last night. Film report hears other house attacked. PSNI Insp Robin Dempsey comments on their view of these hate crimes with statistics given for this year. Then Bob Collins of the Equity commission comments. Belfast's Shankill Rd. is addressing its painful past by staging a drama production called the Shankill Time Machine. Film report with comm/worker Robert Bates comments. Then musical direct Jackie McArthur's views. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8992 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 22nd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Unionists are demanding an apology from PM Tony Blair over his comments comparing protestant terrorists to Muslim terrorism and highlights the religious intolerance of both. Film report from Ken Reid looks back to previous remarks by Mary McAleese and Fr. Alex Reid. Then shows Blair's remarks followed by an angry reaction from DUPs I. Paisley Jnr. and the concerns of UUP leader Reg Empey. Then SDLP's A. Attwoods reaction. Then Rev. Ken Newell asks for an apology. In Spain an ETA ceasefire has been announced today. Film report highlights the role played by Fr. Alex Reid and Sinn Fein with comments of Fr. A. Reid from Bilbao in Spain and SF's Gerry Adams in Belfast. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8993 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 23rd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Preview of Blair and Ahern meeting tomorrow to try and kick start the devolution process, then P.Robinson (DUP) says he won't deal with Sinn Fein/IRA because of criminality, he gives his views on Loyalist criminality. Next item looks at the ETA ceasefire in Spain. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
344 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
893 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 23rd Mar 2006 | Duration: |
28 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the programme begins with a preview of PM's Blair and Ahern's meeting in Brussels tomorrow in a search for a blueprint to kick start the Stormont Assembly. Then in the studio the DUP's deputy leader Peter Robinson gives his opinions on what the government may do. He expects the government to establish a stable government and change the Belfast Agreements (Good Friday Agreement) rules which under the executive operates. He says with the IRA's present position it isn't't possible to have an executive and he wants more accountability in the assembly and in the North/South bodies. He rejects Peter Hain's views that the DUP can't ignore SF forever by saying the DUP only wants what Tony Blair wants SF/IRA to do i.e. adopt the so called 'Blair necessities' and end criminal and paramilitary activity which the IMC report confirms they are still doing Robinson says. He says DUP talks with loyalists paramilitaries are to move them from terrorism and that's their duty. He rejects the idea if they talked to SF/IRA they might have some influence on them also. He does accept some people within SF/IRA do want to move from violence. He refers to UUP's D. Trimble's failed trust of SF and outlines how the DUP dealings with SF are different and he says more successful. He cites decommissioning as one of the DUP's successes. Noel Thompson then challenges him that he did then have influence with SF/IRA. Robinson again rejects influence. He's then asked about the morality of talking to loyalists who kill people yet no talking to SF/IRA because they kill people. He again says the issue is again whether you'd have influence over people who murder. He denies hypocrisy and says the alternative is to do nothing. Robinson is then asked was he wrong to criticise the Hume and Adams talks all those years ago. He claims Hume began his talks before the IRA ceased violence Thompson says but he was using his influence to bring that about. Robinson again outlines his view on loyalist paramilitaries. He says they've met the loyalist commission. He then asks Robinson about his views on a shadow assembly who then criticises the SDLP position. In the if you ask me spot has Fionnuala O'Connor's comments on PM Tony Blair's comments on bloody minded religious extremism and Blair's problems in drafting the next step for devolution here with Paisley refusing to budge and the PIRA talking it's down slow time to wind up. She then discusses reasons why the DUP and SF will have to work together some day. She highlight Peter Hain's slashing of 26 councils to 7 as meant to unnerve the DUP. The next segment looks at the NIO's plans to chip quangos here and pays particular attention to the fate of the Housing Executive which it's said will be transferred to the 7 new Super Councils within 5 years yet in an interview the NIO sec Peter Hain says it's not necessarily the beginning of the end for the H/Exec as the transfer depends on how the new councils bed down and he has to be certain they don't return to their old pattern of discrimination. The SDLP's Patsy McGlone calls this a climb down in his remarks. He outlines their position on the Housing Executive. Then Declan Lawn's film report reviews the founding of the H/Exec in 1971 with film clip of Clarendon squat. Then Univ. of Ulster's Dr. Deirdre Heenan comments on the executives success story. Then the H/Exec chief Paddy McIntyre says he's baffled by this week's announcement. Then SF MP Michelle Gildernew's views on the 7 council model and strong equality legislation to protect people. Then DUP's M. Morrow's views praises the removal of quangos. Peter Hain then comments on the ideal situation as he sees it but Patsy McGlone and M. Morrow (DUP) and UUP Fred Cobain have different perspectives. The next segment looks at the ETA ceasefire declaration in Spain and the similarities to the Irish ceasefires in 1994 (1996) to see if the Spanish ceasefire will be as drawn out as our own. Thompson talks to author and journalist Paddy Woodworth an expert on Spanish affairs who discusses the political reaction in Spain to the ending of a 40 yr conflict. He looks at previous ETA ceasefires and what happened and society's revulsion against terrorism in general since Islamic terrorism. He also profiles the effects of the PIRA ceasefire and involvement of Fr. A. Reid. He believes decomm. may be demanded and he profiles what will happen to the 700 ETA prisoners in Spain. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8994 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Kelly | ||
Programme Title: |
Kelly Meets Bertie Ahern | ||
Description: |
Chatshow host G.Kelly interviews Bertie Ahern (Irish PM) on political matters and his job. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
345 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
894 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then two PMs meet. Then announce the assembly will be recalled in May. Film report from Ken Reid says there'll be no executive and assembly will last for 6 weeks. Then SDLP's M. Durken's reaction. Then DUP's P. Robinsons views. Then in the studio Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's governments decision and the local parties view points. The assembly will operate as committees to scrutinise the NIO plans. It's a take it or leave it plan says the governments. In the Republics courts the assets bureau seized 1 million Euros of the assets of republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy. Film report on the contents of the court order with the Irish Independent. Tom Brady's comments. Then Alan McQuillen of the N. Ireland assets recovery agency praises the republics move. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
344 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8995 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
21 mins 19 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Gerry Meets | ||
Programme Title: |
Gerry Kelly Meets Bertie Ahern | ||
Description: |
In this programme Gerry Kelly interviews Bertie Ahern, the Irish Republics Prime Minister about his career in politics beginning with is early days in politics and his ambitions at that time. His mother and father were interested in FF politics but he began by getting involved in community politics. His parents were 'old IRA' people he says who could remember the Tan War. He recalls this mother's story about how the Tans shot their geese just before Xmas. He says none of this embittered him. He says his father was a progressive man. When the troubles stared he recalls thinking there must be another way. He recalls the searches at airports as he went to Man UTD matches as a young man. His father was in the IRA but became a democrat with Fianna Fail and he rejected any similarity between today's PIRA and the old IRA. Kelly says writers say there are 3 Bertie Ahern's, Bertie 1 the competent political manager, Bertie 2 Mister Nice Guy, Bertie 3, the most devious, the most cunning of them all. Bertie Ahern says he recognises the first 2 and comments on how he feels about the 3rd characteristic and how Charlie Haughey in 1989 labelled him with that label. To be a PM you have to be tough and competent, not necessarily devious he feels. He describes himself as hard working and honest who doesn't't take to fools easily, a good listener with a sense of community who likes to enjoy himself. He believes he can 'hack it' with the big people and the small people and he feels he's neither a ditterer or ruthless. He also says a PM must be flexible when he meets world leaders. He's still a bit fearful but he feels it's good not to become complacent. He recalls his term as Chairman of the EEC, meeting everybody and having to learn about things like the Latin American crop crisis. It was tough but he wasn't't intimidated by it. He works 14/15 hrs a day. A huge part of this is devoted to NI matters, 75% of his time before the GFA. He recalls those few years and the Omagh bomb time. He explains why N.I is important even though it's not a vote issue for his constituency. He is confident that at the moment the current situation in the North can be sorted out. Both he and T. Blair believe 2006 is the year to implement the GFA and get the institution back. He comments on his negotiations with DUP's I. Paisley and admits he always considers the other guys position. He highlights how if he was arguing the DUP position he would emphasise how all the concessions have gone to the IRA. He says we need to find a fair compromise and he hopes to achieve that shared future after a divided past as it's the right thing to do. He comments on how the tabloids handling the breakup of his marriage to Miriam and interfered in this private business. He recalls it was tough times as his wife was a very private person. He thinks the people of Ireland couldn't't care less who he marries. He then comments on how his children have handled all the press coverage through the many years he's been in politics. He comments on Cecilia's writing abilities. He says he's the least well known Ahern. Bertie says at the end of the day he hopes the work he's done in NI works out and is a benefit to the people. | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8996 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then innocent loyalist feud victim David Hanley (21) shot in the head tells how it's a miracle according to doctors he's still alive. Although blind, he was shot by LVF gunmen on the Crumlin Rd in July 05. David tells about being in the wrong place at the wrong time and his ordeal since then. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8997 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
28 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
TNG | ||
Programme Title: |
Ealu | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines the exploits of Keith and Kenneth Littlejohn (MI5 agents) in Ireland in the early 1970s with contemporary film clips and a Sean Garland interview. (In Irish with English subtitles.) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
345 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
895 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Mar 2006 | Duration: |
26 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Teilifis na Gaeilge | Channel: |
TnG |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Ealu | ||
Programme Title: |
A Dheartháir Cá Bhfuil Tú? (Brother Where Art Thou?) | ||
Description: |
This documentary is in Irish with English subtitles and it examines the activities of Keith and Kenneth Littlejohn in Ireland and their 1974 escape from Dublin's Mountjoy Jail. It begins with a brief comment that Kenneth Littlejohn was allegedly working for the MI5 but he robbed a Dublin bank on his own behalf in 1973. Author Reamon O'Muiriudar of the book 'The SAS in Ireland' comments on the men's criminal records involving robberies in England. Then journalist/writer Eanna O'Caollai comments on Littlejohn's aliases. Then Padraig Kennelly author of 'Kerry's Eye' on his film star image. He traded under the name of Whizz Kids Ireland Ltd selling things like 'hotpants'. They comment he saw himself as a 007 character. When his fashion company 'Ken Austen' didn't work out he left Kerry and a lot of debt. He got a meeting with Lady Pamela Onslow and offered his services as a spy. He told her stories of his time in Ireland, of seeing guns shipments etc. She knew Lord Carrington at the Brit. M.O.D. and he later got Littlejohn to meet Jeffery Johnston-Smith, an undersecretary at the MOD and afterward both brothers were recruited by British Intelligence Services. The two brothers attacked 2 Garda Stations in Co. Louth. Their intention was to stir up anti-IRA feeling and force government changes to the Irish Offences Against the State Act. Then Workers' Party President Sean Garland describes the brothers as astute conmen. According to Eanna O'Caollar they introduced themselves to a South Down group called the 'Pimpernels' who had official IRA links at the time but that ended with the May 1972 OIRA ceasefire. Then journalist Eoin Ó Murchú talks about the numbers of agents with paramilitary groups and the situation around Dundalk once interment was introduced. He doesn't't believe the Littlejohn's were in the IRA. He explains why. A film clip then shows Ken Littlejohn interview in which he says his handlers cleared him to assassinate Sean McStiofain. He tells the plan. Sean Garland says he believes his name was on the Littlejohn list with his brother Keith. The 2 men and the Pimpernells kidnapped bank manager Noel Curran to rob his bank. A TV clip shown. Curran and his wife tell what happened. They got £7000 but they left fingerprints everywhere and Garda found £5000 in Keith's Dublin flat. A film clip shows Kenneth saying the Garda where looking for Ken Austin, not him. He went back to London and they shopped him he claims. Eoin Ó Murchú comments on this theory. The Littlejohns were mere pawns and no loss to the Brit's. A film clip shows Littlejohn saying he was a fall guy, a patsy who was used and abused. Journalist says Littlejohn thought all he had to do was phone Lady Onslow or Johnston Smith and it would be sorted. Newspaper headlines of the time shown about 'spies' but the British agreed to extradite the brothers. More paper front pages shown. At the end of the court case Kenneth said 'Thank you England'. He was given 20 years in Mountjoy with Keith getting 15 years. Paddy Daly a prison officer recalls their reputations as notorious gangsters. They were plausible he says and claimed to have diplomatic immunity to infiltrate the IRA but not robbers. He recalls the privileges they had but the OIRA in the prison tried to hang Keith in his prison cell. He got free. The Littlejohns asked for an appeal then. When this failed they decided to escape. Eanna O'Caollai details how the escape plan would happen. Using an interest in yoga as cover to saw through the prison window bars. Paddy Daly recalls the escape. Then Eanna O'Caollai describes subsequent events with speculation someone outside helped them, mentioned. Nollaig O'Gadhar says the Brit's may have helped them. Keith apparently hurt his ankle getting down off the prison wall. O'Caollai describes the Garda search for Kenneth with TV film clips. Kenneth spent the night in a church then went to the coast, then up to Dundalk, then to Belfast, then to England and then on to Amsterdam. Paddy Daly doesn't't believe the men were spies. Kenneth was recaptured. Both were released in on the grounds they never return to Ireland. He was arrested later in England for bank robbery. | ||
DVD No. |
D06230 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
8998 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 2nd Apr 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then today Robert Saulters the 24th Orange Orders Grand Master met the SDLP's for the first time. Afterwards both sides said their meeting was constructive and cordial. Film report with film of last year's Whiterock riots. Then R. Saulters when asked if he would meet SF said never say never. Then SF's Gerry Adams says he has previously written to the Grand Master asking for a briefing but has never got a reply. At Stormont William Logan of the Royal Black Institution however highlighted his problem with SF and he says at this time he can't see a meeting happening. Then the SDLP's Mark Durkan gives his view on the meeting. He wants follow up meetings. Then in the studio Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's meeting and what the government will this of it. He also details plans for the May 15th Stormont recall by the government and local parties views on that. In Co. Derry's Glenshane Pass the PSNI had to close the road as a bus load of loyalists stopped and attacked a republican. H. Block memorial. That led to clashes with local families. Film report with local farmer John Convery's reaction. Then vies of SF's M. McGennis who accuses the PSNI of not protecting locals. Then PSNI ch/insp Paul Douglas gives his opinions. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9023 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 3rd Apr 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 51 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Work has started to remove the British Army's final watch towers in Sth Armagh. Film report with reaction of resident John Smyth, UUP dep/leader Danny Kennedy, then SF Conor Murphy's views. Then Irish foreign minister D. Ahern's statement. SF's M. McGuiness met PM T. Blair in London today. Afterwards he commented on their rejection of the British government's shadow government or assembly committees idea which he called a DUP plan for unionist domination. The report also reviews what the government plan entailed. In Belfast's courts Kiernan Miles (29) previously jailed for the assault of a teenager he thought was stealing his car last year was today cleared of the assault. Film report. In Lurgan last night a woman was held at gunpoint in her home by two men who robbed the premises. Film report with DPP chairman, SDLP Cllr. I. Fox's views. Then SF Cllr Michael Tallon on the incident. In Belfast's Finaghy Rd Nth, a man's car was hijacked by 3 people. Film report. Omagh bomb victims today meet PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde today. Brief report. A. Paisley free Presbyterian Church in Derry's Waterside was damaged in an arson attack. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
8999 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The British government has allocated 30 million pounds to loyalist working class areas to help with education and poverty issues. Film report from East Belfast conference where NIO minister David Hanson outlined his new plans to spend the money over 2 years. His new action plan is a response to a task force report which identified low educational attainment as a main problem with 13 of the 15 worse achieving districts being protestant, 8% on Shankill got A grades in 11+, 23% of Falls got A grades. David Hanson comments on the report and it's other findings regarding paramilitaries. Then political reaction from UUP's F. Cobain and DUP's N. Dodds and then UPRG's Tommy Kirkham. Meanwhile for SF, G. Kelly has claimed the move sectarianises poverty while SDLP's Alban Magennis says the government is anxious to curry favour within loyalism. Then a Nial Donnelly film report from the Shankill examines reaction there with views of comm./worker Robert Bates. Then Baroness May Bloods assessment of the plan followed by local headmistress Betty Orr. In London Paisley today met T. Blair. Then he gives an interview and comments on his plans for a shadow assembly here and Blair's views on that. He does expect a government initiative of some sort. He blames SF for holding the process up. Then the Tourist Board chairman Tom McGrath has disassociated himself from the remarks of chief executive Alan Clarke about the siteing of the new sports stadium. Film report covers contents of the men's remarks with Alan Clarke interview on his views. Then DUP MLA Edwin Poots comments. In Germany Leonard 'Bap' Hardy was given 6 years for the attempted bombing of the British Army's Osnabruck's Barracks. In 1987, he was arrested in Spain last August and extradited in January. Next a live report from Ken Reid in London with his analysis and comments of a busy political week ahead as 2 PM's due to visit NI on Thursday and the first meeting of the new policing board also on Thursday. He comments on the UUP threat to boycott the board meetings. He feels the week will see a lot of 'a la carte' politics from local politicians. Michael McGoldrick (65) father of LVF victim Michael Jnr. has died in Moldova where he was doing charity work. Film report reviews his comments to the LVF after his sons murder in 1996 where he forgave the killer. Brother David Jordan and Jim Tate, a former UVF member comment on the men's qualities. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9000 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Breaking news story, Denis Donaldson, former SF member and special branch agent has been found shot dead in his Donegal cottage with the last half hour. No further details available yet. In the studio journalist Vincent Kearney and Mark Davenport review the Stormontgate case, Donaldson's confession and the possible implications to the peace process. SF are denying any PIRA involvement. Who will unionists blame and will it affect the 2 PM's visit on Thursday. (6.30pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9001 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Denis Donaldson's body has been found at his Glenties cottage. Film report begins with his confession to being a British agent since the 1980s. Then Eire's Justice Minister Michael McDowell gives details of what the Garda found. He had been shot in the head. He highlights possible danger to the NI peace process. In a statement the PIRA says it wasn't't involved. In a further film report SF's Gerry Adams extends condolences to the Donaldson family and says he believes mainstream republicans weren't involved. Then DUP leader Ian Paisley says the killing will have serious political implications which he outlines. Then Northern editor Tommy Gorman gives his analysis of the SF/IRA denials of involvement and pictures of Glenties murder scene shown. He also speculates on who wanted Donaldson dead. Then live from Derry SF's M. McGuiness says he's angry about the murder and offers condolences to the family. It's an attack on the peace process he says and McGuiness hints at possible British agencies involvement in the killing. He criticises unionist reaction. (9pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9002 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 5th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
22 mins 3 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Who murdered the double agent Denis Donaldson, why kill him and why do it now is the question asked at the beginning of this bulletin and what does it mean for tomorrow's PM's visit to Armagh. First film report is from Glenties, Co. Donegal where Mark McFadden examines how Donaldson spent his last hours. SF Cllr Pearse Doherty says pro-peace process republicans weren't involved. Garda ch/Superintendent Terry McGinn wouldn't comment on issue of torture or mutilation of the body. She says Garda had warned him of a threat to his life. Local people in Glenties express their shock at the killing including Fine Gael Cllr. Terence Sloway. Then Mark McFadden comments live on the latest news. The next report from Ivan Little examines the question who killed him? It begins with a review of the Sunday World's film clip of Donaldson two weeks ago at his remote cottage and compares his lack of confidence to the Dec/1983 interview he gave. Ivan Little then comments on the speculation in the press and internet sites over who killed him with endless theories he says. Then whistleblower and author and one time member of the army's force research unit (FRU) Martin Ingram believes the killing was in revenge by a lone individual but he doesn't't rule out security force agencies involvement. Then Sean O'Callaghan also a double agent doubts the PIRA denials. Another double agent, Kevin Fulton now in England says British should have given him more protection. Then former repub/prisoner Tommy McKearney believes the PIRA didn't do it. Next report from Nial Donnelly looks at the political parties reactions to the killing, beginning with B. Ahern's comments in the Dail that the Garda has warned Donaldson of a threat to him. Then T. Blair's reaction that the killers can't determine the future of (?). Then SF's M. McGuiness says the killers can't determine the interest in the peace process and most people accept the IRA's denial based on it's previous actions like decomm. The UUP's Reg Empey ways there will be Donaldson type incidents for the next 20 years and he says the SF question hasn't't been dealt with. The future can't be determined by the troubles backwash for another 20 years. The DUP's Ian Paisley Snr. just doesn't't believe the PIRA. He quotes Colombia 3, Northern Bank robbery denials. Then SDLP's M. Durkan says the future shouldn't't die with D. Donaldson. Then it's live to Stormont where Ken Reid access the two PMs visit tomorrow and speculates on what they'll announce tomorrow and how this killing will again effect trust but the governments feel they must make this effort to move things forward. Ken Reid doubts however if the governments deadline date of Nov 24th to get an agreement can work. The next film report looks back at previous IRA killings of informers beginning with Eamon Collins in Newry in Jan 1999. In June 1999 in England Martin McGartland survived an IRA shooting. In May 2003 Fred Scappaticci was outed and fled to Italy. On Dec 12th 2001 loyalist informer William Stobie was killed by the UFF. Then from Dublin the Irish Independents Tom Brady and in Belfast Sunday Tribune's Suzanne Breen speculate on who did the killing, and why now and it's impact now. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9003 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 5th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
ITN UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
ITN UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the Denis Donaldson who dunnit and the trouble it may cause for the peace process is the focus of this bulletin clip from Belfast. Bill Neely introduces a report called Hunted Down which deals with the Donaldson shooting. Featuring B. Ahern clip in the Dail saying he had been warned by the Garda of a threat to him. Then from West Belfast a vox pop of people shows little sympathy for Donaldson. Then a film clip shows interview he did with Sunday World's Hugh Jordan at his cottage. Then H. Jordan comments. Then SF's G. Kelly supports the idea the IRA didn't do it but DUP's N. Dodds doesn't't believe the PIRA. Bill Neely then reveals the PIRA killed 63 alleged informers during the troubles and profiles Eamon Collins case and from 1985 the killings of Catherine and Gerard Mahon, then 1992 the Burns, Dignam and Stars killings. The former IRA man Martin McGartland comments on surviving an IRA shooting. The next report from Neil Connery examines the double life of Donaldson who was a British spy in SF for 20 years. It reviews his life saying he joined the IRA in the late 1960s, went to jail in the 1970s. Photo of him with Bobby Sands shown and by 1980s was close ally to SF leadership and became head of SF's Stormont offices. Then 2002 Stormontgate affair. 2005 he confesses and flees to Donegal. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9004 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of today's meeting of the two Prime Ministers, with film report on Blair's eight years of trying to get a deal here. N.Dodds (DUP), M.Durkan (SDLP) M.McGuinness (SF), and Alan McFarland (UUP) all set out what they want. Next item is a film report on Dublin's Easter Rising commeration, with historian E. Phoenix and journalist Stephen Collins views, then politicans Pat Doherty (SF), Liz McManus (Labour), and Dermot Ahern (FF), give their opinions. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
345 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
896 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The two Prime Ministers, Blair and Ahern, have arrived in NI and revealed their ultimatum, make the deal or else. Film report on take it or leave it deal for the return of the Stormont executive from Jene Loughrey gives the details the assembly will be called on the 15th May. If no 1st and dept 1st minister elected, a further 12 weeks will be allowed after the summer break to restore the executive. If no executive formed by Nov 24th there will be no fresh elections to the deadlocked assembly. MLA's salaries will be cancelled and a step change will begin to North/South cooperation. Then Ken Reid's report covers the announcement from Tony Blair, he highlights the Donaldson murder as the past they wish to escape from. He spelt out the reality for NI's people on decisions they should be taking, not British ministers. The reality of the situation he says. Then Irish PM B. Ahern painted a bleak picture of the situation if the parties failed to agree by the Nov 24th deadline. Ken Reid mentions British / Irish partnerships will introduce new British / Irish details if the Nov 24 deadline fails. In a 2nd meeting in the Armagh city hotel the 2 pm's met church and business leaders. Protestors from both communities waited outside. Then Lord Rana of the NI chamber of commerce comments followed by views of CBI's Declan Billlington on need for economic viability here. Next report from Nial Donnelly examines what will possibly happen if the parties here don't reach agreement since it was mothballed in Oct 02. The government has spent £85m keeping the building open. Stormont will close if no Nov 24th agreement and a more active form of joint stewardship with enhanced cross border bodies will begin with more powers given to the 7 new councils. This would be greener rule and would anger unionists but suit SF. QUB Prof Rick Wilford says if SF get into a new coalition government in the South they could be in control through Nth/Sth bodies. This is something unionists must calculate. But the DUP might see no Nov 24th deal as a way of ending the 'hated' GFA. Rick Wilford says however the SFA could reappear in another form but governments hope trust will build up and an executive be formed. Then in the studio I. Paisley (on his 80th birthday) resents the greater powers to be given to the Southern government. He won't accept either of the governments' two choices. He then blames IRA/SF for there being no executive and he can't see him doing a deal with them by Nov 24th. Then UUP's Reg Empey says they should seize the opportunity to minimise the governments threat of joint control. SFLP's A. McDonnell says something positive can come out of it but he wants the details of the government plans. Alliance says the government hasn't't done it's homework giving it the assembly won't work. Then in the studio SF's M. McGuiness says they want the executive restored, not joint authority even if SF is in the Southern government SF will judge these proposals against the GFA's articles. He wants to be in government with Paisley's DUP. Then from Stormont Ken Reid assesses if progress has been made today. He feels SF will be the happier party today. Unionists will feel a threat in the joint authority remarks. Next is a report from Donegal (LINE MISSING) (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9005 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The two Prime Ministers's visit NI and give the local parties seven months to reform the executive. Film report on the Armagh governments announcements, with Blair and Ahern's speeches. Blair says on Nov 24th we close the chapter or we close the book. He praises the current trust between the British and Irish governments after 70/80 years of mistrust. B. Ahern says Stormont will close if deal by Nov 24th and two governments will implement the GFA. Then political reaction from DUP's Peter Robinson, UUP's Reg Empey and SF's Gerry Adams. Then report on afternoons church and businessmen's meeting with views of Martin Naughton of Intertrade Ireland. Then analysis of governments plan from RTE's Northern editor Tommy Gorman. (9pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9006 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 6th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the first topic is today's visit to Armagh by Blair and Ahern and their Nov 24th deadline to shut down the shop if nothing is agreed and introduce a new era of Nth/Sth cooperation in running NI. Film report beginning in May 1997 reviews T. Blair's endeavours here to get agreement through April 98 and the collapse of 2000, attempts in Oct 2002 to restore it, then Leeds Castle in Sept 2004, the comprehensive agreement of Dec 04 that collapsed to now April 2006 Armagh's plan. A full 8 years of trying. Then in the studio Thompson asks political figures for their reaction to the Armagh brief. Firstly N. Dodds (DUP) says the position is the same that SF/IRA must end criminality and paramilitarism. On the Nov 24th threat Dodds says the threats and bribes have been tried before. Then M. Durkan (SFLP) says the shadow assembly is up the DUP's street. He explains his view on this and isn't't happy about today. The GFA itself is at stake here he feels. Then SF's M. McGuiness says he's not interested in going into any shadow assembly or any other agenda other than preparing for restoring the executive here. He says today's big message is the DUP must decide on going into government with SF. He says SF won't be involved in policing until powers are devolved from London's securocrats. Then UUP's Alan McParland explains seizing opportunity and minimising risks remarks of Reg Empey, the risk to the union will come if Nov 24th threats are introduced he says. Nth/Sth control will destabilise NI. Naomi Long of Alliance thinks the government has run out of ideas. She wants continued talks on issues like policing and paramilitarism. The DUP's M. Dodds says there will be no return to unaccountable Nth/Sth bodies in the GFA. It's absolute he says. Then M. McGuiness says the GFA is the benchmark for all government proposals and then want to go into government with the DUP and deal with the issues but SF won't go into a talking shop. A. McFarland (UUP) comments on the lack of trust and how to build it up again. M. Durkan (SDLP) endorses him and calls for end to endless avoidance games. N. Long also wants talks to build relationships. N. Dodds (DUP) says they'll play a positive role in assembly but he'll resist any more fudging to help SF. M. McGuiness comments on P. Robinsons speech in the USA today. In the life you ask me spot Malachy O'Doherty comments on the SF/IRA denials of any involvement in the killing of Denis Donaldson and he examines the possible political consequences. This Easter is the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising. This year it's causing all sorts of political falling out in the republic between Labour and Fianna Fail and SF and FF. A film report begins with a B and W clip of the 1966 commemoration. Then Martina Purdy previews the plans for this commemoration. She asks Eamon Phoenix why all the fuss now when the 75th anniversary was ignored. He blames the troubles. Then journalist Stephen Collins blames politics. FF want to out green SF, then FF's D. Ahern's views, then SF's Pat Doherty says FF policies on partition were just rhetoric. SF have never forgotten 1916 he say. Another 1966 clip shown. Then Stephen Collins comments on why the Irish army gets a prominent role to spite SF. Eamon Phoenix comments on this and the effects of the leaders executions. Then Labours Liz McManus on being inclusive. D. Ahern (FF) regrets unionists won't attend. Then taxi drivers comic routine. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06240 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9007 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 7th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
2 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Denis Donaldson's family say they believe the PIRA didn't kill him. Film report hears the family criticise the role of the special branch, British intelligence and sections of the media. They won't give interviews but released a statement through solicitors Madden and Finucane. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9008 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 8th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
1 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Six men and a teenage boy appeared in Belfast's courts today on charges relating to dissident republican activity and possessing bomb making materials. Film report names the men as Sean Maloney (23) of Cavehill Rd, Owen Farrell (18) of Springfield Crescent, Joseph Connor (23), Charnwood Ave, all Belfast. From Ballymena Peter Kyle (18), Kieran McIlwaine (19) of Dungannon. All were arrested in a house in Belfast's Springfield Crescent last Wednesday. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9009 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 8th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then NI Sec Peter Hain says the British government plans to write the Nov 24th deadline plan for restoring devolution into law. Film report includes report on Dublin meeting of SF's Ard Choarile meeting today which decided to attend Stormont on the May 15th recall to debate the two governments' plan. Afterwards Gerry Adams commented on the DUP position. The funeral of British Intelligence agent Denis Donaldson too place in Andersonstown, Belfast today. No film report. (6pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9010 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
David Trimble: Out In The Cold | ||
Description: |
Examination of the fall of Ulster Unionist Party from number one Unionist Party to number two. Profile of what went wrong for Trimble, with comments of Blair, M.McGuinness, B.Ahern, S.Mallon, Chris Patten, D.Nesbitt, and David Burnside. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
346 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
898 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Alliance Party's Eileen Bell has been appointed speaker of the recalled assembly on May 15th. Film report from Ken Reid with Eileen Bell interview on her appointment and what she can bring to the job. Ken Reid also comments on the appointment of 4 new NI members of the House of Lords. The DUP has 3 new peers. Eileen Paisley (wife of Ian), she gives her reaction and DUP party chairman Maurice Morrow and DUP Lord Mayor of Belfast Wallace Brown. Also appointed was former UUP leader and first minister David Trimble. In the studio then Ken Reid gives his analysis of the appointment of Eileen Bell and the Alliance Party's reaction and the appointment of today's peers. He also comments on SF's Gerry Adams political remarks today. In the English courts 2 NI men, Seamus Phillips from Newry and Leonard Boyd from Augher were given 14 months in jail for attempting to smuggle 800,000 cigarettes. In Nth Belfast a newly formed conflict transformation forum has held it's first meeting. It hopes to ease political and sectarian tensions in the area. Film report from Nexis building meeting were all shades of political opinion and community workers gathered. With comment of intercom's John Loughran and PuP's Dawn Purvis. With Belfast littered with churches that have long since closed their doors due to population shifts, a film report examines the plight of the Presbyterian Church in inner Belfast looking at the McCrory Memorial Church in Duncairn Gdns. With the comments of Rev. John Dickinson and Bill Crawford of McCrory Memorial and Rev. Lesley Carroll of Fortwilliam Presbyterian and Maxine McDowell of Carnmoney Presbyterian. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9011 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
David Trimble: Out in the Cold | ||
Description: |
This profile of the rise and fall of the political career of former UUP leader David Trimble begins with a short vox pop of the opinion on him of some of his political contemporaries. Then the narrator sums him up as full of contradictions, a reserved middle class academic who rose to power in the caldron of NI's tribal politics. A film clip then previews the Drumcree protest in the summer of 1995. Trimble was an Orangeman and UUP MP for this area. He took a leading role in negotiations that saw the march go ahead. Tremble was hailed as a unionist hero. A film clip shows this, we are delighted to be back down our traditional route remarks. The narrator then highlights what happened when Paisley arrived at the scene as he and Trimble linked hands in the air in jubilant celebration. Trimble himself explains he took Paisley's hand to stop Paisley stealing the credit. Film clip shown but former SDLP MP Seamus Mallon says nationalists saw it as blatant triumphalism and it cheapened Trimble he says but at the same time it sent Trimble on the road to power as he was selected to be UUP leader. Trimble comments on his Britishness and his opposition to a united Ireland but to the UUP's surprise the new hard line leader turned out to be a risk taker. He visited Irish PM in Dublin. Trimble explains his reason for this. As he was prepared to engage with people he was also taking risks at Westminster where John Major government was looking shaky yet unionists didn't trust the Labour Party but Trimble's school friend David Montgomery, Chief Executive of the Mirror Group explains how he acted as go-between in thawing unionist-labour relations. Trimble recalls meeting T. Blair within months of taking power. Blair encouraged Trimble to take another risk by joining the new peace talks at Stormont which included SF. Paisley boycotted the talks. Film clip on Paisley's views. Trimble recalls how he decided to attend with comment of John Holmes Principal Private Secretary in Downing St (1997-99) that Trimble's head ruled his heart. Trimble recalls a phone call from Blair who says 'they told me you wouldn't't do it'. Film clip of Sept 17th 1997 of unionists en masse entering talks. Then T. Blair recalls Trimble's move at the time as extraordinary and difficult. Then UUP's Darren Nesbitt comments on their dilemma of not getting ahead of the unionists feelings. Then D. Trimble reveals he is an Elvis fan and shows his first 1959 Elvis LP but he also likes Wagner. His wife comments on his music providing an outlet for his emotions. Then a film clip shown Trimble been heckled in unionist area where many didn't approve of the political route he had taken. John Taylor MP, UUP dep/leader 1995-2001 says Trimble didn't have a rapport with ordinary people when canvassing. He was always stiff and not into kissing babies. His wife Daphne agrees. Even T. Blair says he wasn't't easy to deal with. SF MP M. McGuiness says apart from his wife he had no real friends. Tremble comments on his personality as common enough. D. Montgomery and J. Taylor comment on Trimble's relationship with Mo Mowlam, a highly charged and foul mouthed woman says Montgomery. J. Donaldson recalls a clash between (?) and Trimble but Trimble says difference were over issues. J. Donaldson says Trimble bypassed Mo and went to Blair. By Easter 1998 the talks were on a knife edge. Final negotiations began. Blair fly's to NI. Rumours spread Trimble would let SF into NI government Paisley sill on boycott gathered DUP outside. Film clip shown. Inside Trimble hadn't got SF/IRA to agree to decommission. Trimble recalls this point. Then John Holmes recalls the deal was slipping away but Blair gave Tremble a side letter he wouldn't't let decomm/issue slip. J. Taylor recalls he was still against doing a deal. Trimble recalls the last meeting with his talks team in the actual room. Then Jonathan Powell arrives with Blair's letter and he and John Taylor agree the letter was ok. They done the deal but J. Donaldson recalls his disagreement with it. Chairman Senator G. Mitchell recalls waiting on the UUP decision and getting the yes verdict. T. Blair recalls his reaction. Then April 10th 1998 film clip of announcement of Good Friday Agreement. Donaldson walked out. He recalls why he did. Then SF's M. McGuiness recalls the feeling Trimble wasn't't comfortable with the deal. Trimble says it's the best agreement unionists ever had as nationalists recognise NI. Summer 98 was high point for Trimble's career. In May the majority of unionists voted yes. In June he was first minister in the NI assembly. In Aug 98 Trimble attended funerals of some Catholic victims of the Omagh bomb and was applauded. Film clip of Bishop's comments at mass. Then B. Ahern recalls that time later that summer Trimble and Hume got Nobel Peace Prizes but at home decommissioning was a growing problem for Trimble. S. Mallon says it was the wrong issue to fight as IRA had all the cards but Trimble explains his position. The peace process was deadlocked. Mitchell took parties to London. Mitchell recalls the uncomfortable atmosphere. Then M. McGuiness and Trimble recall the laboured talks. He said to McGuiness just because you get to know someone better doesn't't mean you like them any better but the talks (NOT PRINTED) Gerry Adams could keep his side of the deal and he allowed SF in the government before actual decommissioning. Trimble jumped first. Film clip of him remark and angry protests against Tremble's move. On Dec 2nd 1999 executive met for the first time. Tremble recalls why he took the risk but PIRA didn't decomm and Blair suspended the assembly. Trimble used the phrase no guns no government but many unionists thought he was naive and weak. He accepted (?) IRA assurance but it didn't happen and he insisted another suspension. Film clip of this remarks. John Taylor still believes he was right and he recalls increasing disappointment with Blair's support which vanished by July 1999. Blair recalls those days and this judgement. Burnside says Blair let Trimble down. John J. Donaldson recalls his disaffection. Mallon says each crisis weakened Trimble. Paisley appealed to more and more unionists. Film clip of a Paisley rally shown. Then D. Nesbitt (UUP) recalls Paisley's promise to never allow SF in government Mallan (SDLP) explains whey Trimble needed PIRA decomm. Then McGuiness says Paisley was bigger than Trimble with unionists. A TV clip shows the bitterness in the 2001 assembly election campaign. Trimble was jostled Daphne Trimble recalls. Then Chris Patten, chairman of the NI police commission recalls a secret London dinner with Tremble and Taylor prior to the reform of the RUC. Unionists wanted no reforms of symbols. Tremble recalls telling Patten this but Patten rejects the idea. He gave them assurance on the RUC name. Film clip shows Tremble's angry reaction when Patten report released. He recalls his anger at being let down. While Patten calls him a difficult man Irish PM B. Ahern recalls Tremble's temper while film clips show examples of it. Ken Magennis recalls the temper. Meanwhile Paisley wanted election. In Autumn 2003 Blair announced date for election. On day campaign started Gen. John de Chastelein was to give PIRA decomm/act details. It was Oct 21st. Trimble relied on de Chastelein report but he gave no details of arms decommissioned. Ahern and Nesbitt (UUP) recall. Film clip shown with Tremble reliving what he hoped for. Ahern says it was all downhill from that. J. Donaldson recalls his disbelief. He felt Trimble was finished if he went back into government Trimble phoned Adams to have more details released. Adams refused. TV clip shows Trimble's TV press conference where he put planned sequence on hold but Blair wouldn't't postpone the election. Blair's TV clip shows then he recalls his decision. S. Mallon (SDLP) recalls rumour that Blair had done a deal with SF and Trimble says he was concerned about that possibility. Blair denies it. As polling day approaches film of the 'Fuss at the Bus' clash is shown. At the election the DUP won most unionists seats. Trimble was not number 1 unionist anymore. D. Nesbitt recalls meeting Blair after it. Blair recalls his reaction in 2003. 18 months later in May 2005 disaster for the UUP and Trimble who lost his Westminster seat. Film clip shown. D. Burnside blames Trimble for destroying the UUP. Trimble resigned a UUP leaser. Today he's in political wilderness. S. Mallon comments. Then J. Paisley. Then Trimble on this priorities i.e. sorting the big picture. 3 months after Trimble resigned the PIRA did decomm. T. Blair praises Trimble's role in building the foundation. Trimble says he did make progress. Final clip is vox pop of one word summaries of Trimble from friends and foes. | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9012 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Dissident republicans are being blamed for an attempt to bomb a police base in Derry as a hijacked driver abandons his vehicle. Film report on attack with Northland Rd resident Bernard Feeney's reaction. The PSNI's ch/insp Ken Finney's reaction. In Ballymena nobody was injured when shots were fired through the windows of a family home. Film report. Today in Stormont SF held a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising in 1916. Film report shows protestant Sinn Fein member Proj. San Porter read the proclamation. Then SF MLA Barry McIlduff praises dead PIRA vols S. (?) and Brendan Burns and in a follow up interview calls for Stormont statues of republicans like James Connolly, P. Pearce or Tom Clarke. (1pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9013 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 15th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
30mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
TNG | ||
Programme Title: |
Ealu: Breaking The Waves | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at the use of the prison ship Maidstone as an internment centre in 1971, with contemporary film clips, journalist Chris Ryder comments, Fergus O'Hare and Tommy Gorman (then deteinees) recall their time on the ship as does Paddy Adams. (In Irish with English subtitles.) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
345 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
897 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 15th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
TnG |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
Ealu | ||
Programme Title: |
Briseadh no dTonna (Breaking the Waves) | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This documentary profiles the escape of seven IRA prisoners from the prison ship Maidstone in Belfast Lough in 1972. It begins with an introduction as to why IRA prisoners were being held on the Maidstone prison ship. It was because of interment introduced in August 1971 and 342 republicans were arrested. Author Chris Ryder explains the government's plans to hold the internees; with black and white film film clips. Then Fergus O'Hare and Seamus MacSeain recall those days followed by author Niall O'Dochartaigh's views on what made the internment policy a failure. One of the internees and Maidstone escaper Tommy Gorman details his IRA background in Andersonstown. He recalls being placed on the Maidstone. With film clips shown of the ship. Then another internee Paddy Adams recalls his arrest and going to the Maidstone and his first impressions of it. Chris Ryder explains why internment was a shambles. Paddy Adams recalls non republicans being interned. Chris Ryder defines the roles of prison officers and soldiers on the (?). Escape was deemed impossible. Paddy Adams agrees with his views it was like Alcatraz but the prisoners did find a weakness on the dry bock side. Paddy Adams explains their plans. A parcel was sent in and a hacksaw was found inside it. It was later learned Jim Bryson from Ballymurphy had seen the blades in. The escape think tank included P. Adams, J. Bryson, Totaller and Tucker Kane and Tommy Gorman. They selected 3 good swimmers, Martin Taylor, Sean Convey and Peter Rodgers. Tommy Gorman recalls the details of their escape plan and the possible problems. Then Paddy Adams recalls the plan to distract the 'screws'. On Jan 17 1972 the IRA was to be on the shore with a getaway car. Then re-enactment shows the escape with commentary from Paddy Adams. Harry Burns cut the bars with the hacksaw blades, echo margarine was used to smear the escapers bodies, the steel rope was hooked in and used one by one to get out. Tommy Gorman was first out. He recalls hitting the water and swimming away. Paddy Adams recalls the Princess Joy and the 'screws' reactions but the IRA didn't appear as the other escapers arrived. They saw a bus waiting outside H & W Shipyard. Other prisoners had filed to hijack a car but Gorman chased the bus driver off and the prisoners escaped to the markets area in it. Peter Rodgers drove the bus. In the Markets local people gave them clothes and assistance. T. Gorman recalls getting back to Andersonstown and form there went over border. Still photos of the 7 escapers shown and film clip of British army raids in the Markets area. The following week the Magnificent Seven gave a press conference in Dublin. Film clip of it shown. Nollaig O'Godhra details the effect on morale and propaganda for the PIRA. Paddy Adams says with hindsight they could have planned it better. Tommy Gorman calls it a small victory. Only 4 of the escapers are still alive. In Aug 1973 Jim Bryson was shot dead by British troops in Ballymurphy. In July 1976 Tucker Kane died and Tommy Toland died in 1077 in a feud with the official IRA. Sean McAinmhire, Peter Rodgers and Tommy Gorman live in Belfast. Martin Taylor live in the west. The ship was closed down in 1972. | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9014 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
TNG | ||
Programme Title: |
Coyar: Daionn Cesca | ||
Description: |
The artist Cesca Trench was an executive member of Cuman Nabhan in 1916, she was also a member of one of Ireland's gaelic and protestant families, her brother fought with the British in Dublin 1916. This documentary uses her personal diaries to re-create the lead-up to Easter Week. (In Irish with English subtitles.) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
346 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
899 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of today's (Easter Sunday) parade in Dublin to commerate the 1916 rising. 2000 soldiers parade from Dublin Castle to Parnell Square. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
346 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
900 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 38 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
120,000 people attend Dublin's first Easter Rebellion Commemoration parade in 35 years. Film report on 90th anniversary parade with comments of ordinary Dubliners including relatives of 1916 leaders. Captain Tom Ryan reads out the 1916 proclamation at the GPO. Then soldiers march past. In a 2nd report Michael McDowell min for Justice (PO's) and Eamon O'Cuiv TD (FF) praise the event. Then FG leader Enda Kenny and PM B. Ahern comments. In the North republicans held rallies. Film report with SF's Gerry Adams saying he wants to make peace with the unionists in an interview. In Ballynahinch the PSNI shot dead a man this morning in a stolen car. Film report with ombudsman investigator Justin Felice's remarks. Then DUP MLA Jim Wells comments. (9pm Easter Sunday) | ||
DVD No. |
D06250 | Tape No. |
345 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9015 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
TnG |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Cogar | ||
Programme Title: |
Dialann Ceasa | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This documentary profiles the artist called Sadhbt Trinseach also known as Cesca Trench who was an executive member of the Women's Irish Revolutionary group the Cuman Naban in 1916. She was also a member of Ireland's prominent Gaelic, Protestant families and some of her siblings fought with the British army during the Easter Rebellion. This documentary uses her personal diaries and academic and family member comments to re-create the mood during the lead up to the Easter Rebellion of 1916. The opening is film clips of the Irish vols drilling with Cesca's diary notes being read out. Then the narrator comments on her family background with photos shown. Cesca witnessed some of the formative events of Irish nationalism and wrote and pained about them including the Rising. It was 90 years before her diaries were found in the attic of her relatives the Coffer family. Hilary Pyle writer of Cesca's Diaries describes the contents. Her diaries are mainly written in Irish which she learnt despite her family's unionist background. A reading from her writing shows her love of all things Irish. She was born in 1891. Her father was a Church of Ireland clergyman who died when she was young. Her mother Isobel reared the children with the help of the extended Trench family who owned houses in Ireland and England and the 2 girls and 3 sons went to school in England. In London Cesca joined the Irish Cultural Movement Conradh na Gaelige. Padraig O'Snodaigh a writer describes this movement at the time in London. Cesca attended an Irish college in Co. Mayo to learn Irish. Some of her drawings are shown from that time then. Iosold Ni Dheirg, an author recalls the Irish college as formats. The narrator then recalls Cesca meeting Diarmuid Coffey a likeminded Home Ruler and both in Conradh na Gaeilge. P. O'Snodaigh describes the active role women had in Conradh. Then Senator Martin Mansergh's comments on the Anglo-Irish renaissance. In 1912 Ceaca went to Paris to study art. Some of her drawings and diary entries from that time are shown. She wanted art with purpose. A nationalist art says Hilary Pyle. She also kept in touch with D. Coffey and she became a fashion correspondent for the Conradh paper. A relative, Brian Trench, comments on her presence and passion as does Hillary Pyle and Anthony Fletches. A grandson of Reggie Trench recalls the internal family tensions over her political views. Reggie visits her in Paris to stop her going to Ireland. Her notes recall the meeting. Cesca returned to Dublin in 1914 and joined Cumann na mBan. Her notes recall some of her activities. Brian Trench comments on the importance of her diaries for insight in the nationalist rebellion, in particular the guns landing at Howth from the Asgard. Saive Coffey recalls the gun running and her father's role, as does Martin Mansergh. The diaries also show Cesca feelings and criticisms of Irish Volunteer Diarmuid Coffey. Her diaries notes on the outbreak of WWI are read out. Her brother Reggie went to fight in France while Cesca plotted against the British. Anthony Fletcher highlights the family tension especially over a christening in England which Cesca attended and hated. P. O'Snodaigh comments on the effects of the Romanic Movement across Europe as the war took Home Rule of the political agenda, rebellious talk took it's place. Her diaries reveal this. Hilary Pyle comments on Mrs. T. Clarkes view of Cesca. Then Brian Trench reveals her reaction on hearing of the Rising. She went to Sackville St. with bandages. Film clip shown. She talked to P. Pearce at GPO. The Rebellion failed. Her brother Reggie was sent with the Sherwood Foresters to Dublin. Internment and executions followed. Reggie's soldiers were in the firing squads. Notes from Cesca diary show she was broken hearted as the 1916 leaders were shot. Her diaries are less vocal after the Rising. There is no mention of politics. She focuses on painting and accepts Diarmuid's marriage proposal. Then Anthony Fletcher reads a letter Cesca wrote inviting Reggie to her wedding but Reggie had been killed at the front. The wedding was on April 17th 1918. Photos shown. Her last diary entry details on upcoming Cumenn Naben meeting which she never go to attend. She had got Spanish flu which killed 50m people in 1918 including Cesca Trench on All Hallow Eve 1918 aged 27. Anthony Fletcher and the current living relatives all comment on the loss to the New Ireland that her death was. Followed by a last reading from her diary. | ||
DVD No. |
D06260 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9016 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
46 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
Coverage of the 1916 Rising Parade (in Dublin) | ||
Description: |
This programme contains RTE's coverage of the 90th anniversary military parade in Dublin of the 1916 rising. It begins with a film report from Kilmainham jail where Irish PM B. Ahern led a wreath in the stone barracks yard, the spot where the 1916 leaders were executed by firing squads. After that event B. Ahern spoke at a church service. Then the film switches to outside the GPO in Dublin where Willie O'Dea Defence Minister, Dublin Lord Mayor Cllr Katherine Byrne and the PM B. Ahern all arrive for the parade. Followed by the Irish President Mary McAleese who inspects the Guard of Honour outside the GPO. It's the 65th Reserve Infantry Battalion. The National Anthem (short version) is played and after the inspection Mary McAleese returns for the lowering of the national flag accompanied by a bagpipe lament played by DPL Kevin Duncan. Then Capt Keith Murphy the Master of Ceremonies invites his colleague Capt Tom Ryan to read the 1916 Proclamation of Independent in English from the steps of the GPO as Patrick Pearce did in English in 1916. Then cpl's David Murphy and Paddy Garvey bring a wreath for the President to lay a wreath at the GPO in honour of those who died. This is followed by a period of silence. Then the national flag is raised again to the last post followed by Reveille which ends this ceremony with the National Anthem. The President then goes to her viewing position for the military parade to pass. She greets members of the government in the stand and takes her seat. As army No. 1 band passes followed by Brigade Commander Brigadier Gerard McNamara in his jeep. Then soldiers carrying flag's of all the counties Irish troops in the UN have served in. Followed by flags of the units who served. Then organisation of ex-servicemen pass, then the national colour party, then army cadets followed by regular troop's of the 2nd brigade in military dress. Above 6 planes do a fly past followed by 3 planes of the ministerial air wing. Then 3 spotters planes. While on the ground 5 army armoured cars drive past. Overhead 3 helicopters fly past. On the ground units from the naval service and the air corps walk past the GPO. Then the Garda Bank established in 1922 marches past. When soldiers of the 4th Brigade Western Command pass in military dress followed by 105mm field guns and the 14th artillery regiment from Mullingar followed by the army's show jumping team on horses followed by the massed band of the Southern/Western Brigades as above all the aircraft do a fly past together. That ends the military pde. The President Mary McAleese then leaves the review stand to go to her car. No end titles. (Easter Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06260 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9017 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
54 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
The Man Who Lost Ireland | ||
Description: |
Documentary examines the fates of the 1916 Rebels at the hands of General R.Maxwell, his orders from Asquith, and his miltary career. Papers now released 90 years later and Maxwells letters and letters of this chief lawyer William Wiley all reveal his decision making on who lived and who died. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
346 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
901 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
53 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
1916 The Man who lost Ireland | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines the fate of the 1916 rebel leaders and the repercussions of the actions of the British Army general R. Maxwell whose series of executions made heroes of the rebels. It uses old film clips. Still photos and the writings of some of the executed leaders plus the options of historians and academics. It begins with preview of Dublin in 1916. Home Rule was what was in most people's minds for after the WWI. Dr. Michael Foy the author of The Easter Rising describes the fires raging in Dublin at the end of the revolt. The writing of Vol Seamus Na Coambanaigh in the GPO describes the scene he witnessed from the GPO and old film clips are shown of that time. Then Dr. Michael Laffan UCD outlines the men's key motives as he seem them. Then Garret Fitzgerald a former Irish PM and son of the 1916 veteran says the revolt was designed to revive a dying nationalism. Then Prof Euan O'Halpin says the men felt it was the right time to use physical force while England was involved in WWI. Pre the rebellion Home was put on hold till the end of the war. People accepted that. 100,000 Irish men had enlisted to fight in the British army. Dr. Dermot Ferriter, author of The Transformation of Ireland says the Dublin rebels numbered 1500, 1% of the Irish in WWI. He says the rising came out of nowhere for most people, a conspiracy within a conspiracy. Prof Charles Townsend author Easter 1916 explains why the British didn't see the rebellion coming. Their attention was on the Western front. The British were horrified at Germans arming the rebels. Roger Casement had been arrested. All the historians agree this German connection angered the British government The writings of Vol. Liam Archer at Church St. show the rebels had expected German help but by the end of Easter Week 20,000 British troops had landed in Dublin. They included the man given the job of crushing the Rising. General Sir. John Grenville Maxwell, a letter from Maxwell to his wife describes the Dublin he witnessed on landing at this time. The British army had won the battle. Maxwell was there to make a point and flatten the rebels. His first proclamation issues such a warning. He had the full support of British PM Herbert Asquith who had been a Home Rule supporter. A letter from Asquith on April 1916 shows him order martial law in Ireland with Maxwell having plenary powers over the whole country. The experts then comment on the signal appointing a military governor meant to send out the programme that profiles Maxwell's ordinary army career to that point. He was a Scots Presbyterian educated in England who lived most of his life in the empire. That empire and the army where his two great loves. He was seen as a safe pair of hands as he had no previous contact with Ireland. By April 29th after 6 days of fighting the Irish rebels were considering ending their struggle but Maxwell said no negotiated settlement. The rebels had to throw themselves at the mercy of Britain. The note then that Pearce sent to Maxwell offering his surrender is read with photo of it being delivered. As the dust settled Dublin Centre was in ruins. 450 people were killed. Film shows prisoners marching to prison and writings of a Vol describe the public's abuse. Prof Declan Kiberd describes the public's mood in Ireland towards the rebels. The decisions Maxwell would take over the next two weeks were as crucial as the events of Easter week itself. A letter from a captured Vol. shows what they expected as their fate. Maxwell's idea of a drumhead court martial was altered instead to a quasi-legal field General Court Martial, the differences are explained. 185 prisoners were to be tried at Richmond Barracks. Maxwell ruled the trials would be secret. The academics comment on his reasons for this and its effect on public opinion. The papers were kept secret for 90 years but released recently. The 2 wk of trails can be pieced together. The prosecutor at the trials was William Wiley, a barrister from Coleraine. Photo shown. A reading from Wylie's memoirs recalls his appointment and meeting General Blackadder who would preside over the courts. A film reconstruction portrays these meetings. Maxwell ruled the defendants couldn't't call their own witnesses and would have no lawyers in defence. Wylie's memoirs describe prisoner Noel Patrick Pearce's trial and the evidence against him. Pearce pleaded not guilty. A re-enactment shows Pearce's 'Robert Emmett' type speech during the trial. The academics comment on Pearce's trial and his strategic sense of the moment and his understanding of the role of martyrdom in Irish history. Maxwell then outlined his rules for executions. All those who signed the proclamation or commanded rebel outposts and those who actual shot police or soldiers. There was no appeal. May 3rd, Pearce was shot and continued. Dr. D. Ferriter describes the reaction amongst Dubliners as info seeped out slowly on the dead. Then Pat Cooke of the Kilmanham Museum recalls the rumour mill around the executions and stories of the heroism of the executed. 30 or more prisoners were being dealt with each day now. Prof. Charles Townsend comments on the evidence presented. According to Wm Wylie's memoirs he made his concern about the evidence known to General Maxwell but neither of them considered the political implications of what they were doing. Asquith in a letter to Maxwell had urged caution on who's executed. Prof. Eunan O'Halpin comments on why he pleaded guilty. Within a week 8 where dead and 5 more awaiting execution. Adj Gen McCready wrote to Maxwell urging him to avoid hasty procedure or due care. The English politicians were hearing now of the changing Irish mood but Maxwell believed in a surgical strike against the rebels with stern action. Up to 3000 people were arrested by the police. Many of them were moderate nationalists with 1000 people deported. A re-enactment of a speech by John Dillon MP dep/leader of the Irish party shows the concerns of moderate nationalists. On 6th May 1916 Maxwell was summonsed to melt Asquith about the executions especially the case of Countess Markievic. William Wylie's remarks from his memoirs says she pleaded not to be shot yet her reputation was a feisty fighter. Dr. Brian Barton, author, comments that the release court marshals records differ from that. This topic is discussed. Asquith told Maxwell no executions of women. Maxwell in a letter to his wife recalls Asquith's caution but 90 had been sentenced to death and he's spared the most of them. He felt he was being cautious but Maxwell was attuned to the complexities of Irish politics. The Irish people thought he wasn't't going to stop. All the academics comment on this aspect. Then William Wylie recalls the DeVelera file was missing. By late in the 2nd week only Sean McDermott and James Connolly still faced execution. On May 10th Asquith said no more executions till further orders. A John Dillon speech in Westminster shows the Home Rule Party's pressure on Asquith. Garret Fitzgerald comments. Then Dr. Michael Daffon's views but on 12 May McDermott and Connolly were executed, the last shootings. Maxwell's diary says he's thankful this distressful duty is over. Dr. M. Foy comments on Maxwell's comments. After Connolly's death Asquith came to Ireland. Newspaper headlines shown. A volunteers Liam Tannon writes about Asquith's visit to prisoners in Richmond Barracks and what was said to them. Dr. D. Ferriter says Asquith was trying to move things back to the centre but it was already too late as memorial events continued through that summer the executed men's names were being honoured. In a letter Maxwell complains about intensely disloyal priests. Maxwell then made one further mistake. He demands that Bishops punish disloyal priests. Bishop O'Dwyer of Limerick condemns Maxwell in strong language calling him brute. It was a PR disaster for Maxwell. The mood of Ireland's opinion was changing. In cinemas people applauded the names of rebels mentioned in news reels. Maxwell's letter shows he saw the change but couldn't't understand it. He took it to heart. He said was 'sick of this job' by July 1916 Asquith restored civilian government to Ireland. He offered Maxwell the job in England of Northern Commander. The academics discuss the change. Maxwell left Ireland a disillusioned man, the fall guy for the failure of British policy in Ireland. In June 1917 the last rebel prisoners were released to a hero's welcome in Dublin. The Sinn Fein movement was gathering pace and had put the Parliamentary Irish party's role in trouble. Maxwell's role in Ireland is again discussed. He failed and died in 1929 as the men who lost Ireland. The rebels gamble paid off. The British rule was shown to be based on military might. The academics all speculate on what would have been if less severity or less time was taken in the executions. (Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06260 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9018 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 23rd Apr 2006 | Duration: |
35 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Black Sheep | ||
Description: |
Profile of the life of Joe Hawes (British army soldier), who led a mutiny of Irish soldiers in India protesting at Black & Tan crimes in Ireland, he was a lifelong republican since then and IRA men fired a volley over his coffin when he died in 1971. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
346 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
902 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 23rd Apr 2006 | Duration: |
34 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Black Sheep? Oliver and Joe | ||
Description: |
This documentary follows the efforts of Loiver Hawes to find out all he could about his grandfather Joe Hawes who led a mutiny in India in 1921 which serving there with the Connaught Rangers in protest at the British army actions in Ireland in the War of Independence. The documentary begins with a brief history of the case and Oliver's opening remarks on his grandfathers actions with family photos shown. Then they visit the grave of Joe Hawes when he died in 1972. Oliver recalls to his son Nial that the IRA fired a volley of shots over his grave. Then they visit the town of Kilrush where Joe worked as a barber and raised a family. Oliver visits Michael O'Sullivan, a friend of his grandfathers for stories about him, his life and his army days. Oliver then goes to Boyle, Co. Roscommon, the HQ of the Connaught Rangers to learn more about the 1921 Mutineers. In 2 army barracks in the Punjab in Nth/India, Joe Hawes led one barracks and James Daly led the other. Hawes was peaceful protest but James Daly and another solider were shot dead by officers after a skirmish. Danny Tiernan of the Connaught Rangers Assoc reads from a letter James Daly wrote his to his mother before he was shot in 2/11/1920. Joe Hawes was also sentenced to death but it was commuted to life imprisonment with penal servitude. Danny shows Oliver the papers from Joe's court martial. The Connaught Rangers also has an RTE programme made just before Joe Hawes died in 1972 about the mutiny. They show it to Oliver. IT reviews Hawes first world war service and has an interview with him about how the mutiny came about. Oliver was moved by this film he says. In Oct 1919, 250 of the rangers embarked to India. It took a month for them to get to Bombay. Today in Bombay Oliver and Nial meet Shama Habibullah, a historian and film maker to retrace Joe Hawes footsteps in India. The contrasts between Co. Clare and Bombay are startling. The programme also highlights the arrival in India of Mahatma Gandhi 5 years before Joe Hawes and his works in the slims and mills of Bombay calling for freedom for India. The Irish soldiers would have been aware of the poverty and social unrest as they passed through the streets. In the same year Hawes arrived in India. The Black and Tans arrived in Ireland and news of their atrocities reached the soldiers in India. In the 1950s Joe Hawes wrote of the effect this had on him and his comrades. He recalls Sun 27 June meeting in a canteen and action next day when they were locked up. Then Oliver and Nial visit Jalundah camp in the Punjab. In the previous year General Dyer and the British from this camp had carried out a massacre at Amritsar where 400 Indians were killed and 1500 wounded. Anti British feeling was running high and Mahatma Ghandi was in the Punjab. Joe Hawes recalls visiting a local bazaar on his arrival there and their plans to buy the material for a tricolour and replace the Union Jack at the camp. A retired Indian army clerk Mr. J. V. Matthews recalls the massive effect this act had amongst Indians. Then they visit Joe Hawes barracks No. 5. Oliver describes his current emotions at the spot. As he walks around it on morning of June 28 1920 Joe Hawes refused to serve the army. Word spread and more and more men laid down their arms. Joe Hawes writings describe their arrest and imprisonment in cells. The men being singing rebel songs. There were now 35 mutineers. A researcher then shows Oliver the newspaper coverage of the Irish Mutiny and of the shooting by officers at the neighbouring camp of James Daly's ally. The paper also covers events from Ireland in the War of Independence and the role of Sinn Fein. Joe's brother in Ireland was in the IRA and on the run. After three weeks all of the mutineers from both camps were moved to an army prison. They visit the cells there, pitch black they were. Journalist Rajat Madhok comments. Then Oliver recalls the execution of James of James Daly and his friendship with Joe Hawes. They examine the story that Hawes watched Daly's execution from his cell. Photo of James Daly shown. Later the mutineers were sent to England. After independence the Irish government requested this release. 31/2 years later Hawes was released in 1970. The bodies of James Daly shown and his dead comrade were returned to Ireland. James Hawes read the speech at the graveside. Photos shown. Oliver reviews Joe's army records which show he was frequently insubordinate. He had also joined the Free State Army later in life. Sean Dunleavey recalls he got 3 months for stealing shoes for his family. Then Oliver visits Joe's grave and comments on his pride about his grandfather. | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9019 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 25th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Dead Man Walking | ||
Description: |
Programme examines events around the killing of Denis Donaldson (British agent) in Donegal, with comment from journalists Hugh Jordan. Liam Clarke, and former IRA prisoners A.McIntyre and Gerry McGeough. All the theories on who killed him are examined. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
903 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 25th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Dead Man Walking | ||
Description: |
This programme presented by Stephen Walker profiles the events leading to the killing of former SF representative and MI5 Denis Donaldson in Donegal and speculation on who may have shot him. The sound quality wavers up and down slightly for the first few minutes. The opening features short comments from cross section of people on who they think was involved. These people give fuller interviews later on. S. Walker then contrasts the Spartan life style of Donaldson's last 3 months in his Glenties cottage and his role as SF's party administrator at Stormont. Alliance Party's Stephen Alexander calls him an affable, friendly guy. Then film clip of Oct 02 by PSNI on SF office at Stormont shown and Walker reviews the fallout from that on Donaldson's life. Then Walker reviews the collapse of the Crown Stormontgate case saying it was because finger prints of special branch officer and another informer were found on the document at Donaldson's house. The PSNI wanted prosecutions dropped. Donaldson then revealed his past and Walker speculates that he must have refused protection. Then SF's G. Kelly interview says Donaldson can do whatever he wants and he comments on his being safe to return to Belfast but Donaldson had chosen Donegal. The Glenties cottage was a family home. Ann Conaghan, a local shop keeper recalls him in the village. Then SF TD Dinny McGinley comments on his visit not being usual. Walker then says Donaldson stayed in Ireland as republicans said they wouldn't't harm him but former IRA prisoner Gerry McGeough wonders why he stayed in Ireland since he was a traitor. Sunday World journalist Liam Clarke says his options were limited. He lacked funds. Then former IRA prisoner Anthony McIntyre says Donaldson was playing a balancing game telling the IRA some things to placate them and not revealing all his activities. McIntyre says he felt safe in Donegal that's why he went. The garda also knew Donaldson was in Glenties. They searched his cottage in 2002 during the Stormontgate inquiry. Six weeks ago Sun/World journalist Hugh Jordan found Donaldson and interviewed him. Jordan recalls how he found him. A film clip of the meeting in Glenties is shown. It was filmed by a former RUC man now a security consultant who the paper hired. In the clip Donaldson says his future was in Donegal. He reported there was never a spy ring in Stormont. They wanted to collapse the institution. Jordan describes his as a lost soul. He told Jordan he would leave Donegal now the press found him. Walker recalls going to the cottage but being refused an interview. He then details Donaldson last movements. A neighbour Pat Bonar recalls seeing him. He had a mean in a Pizza cafe and returned home. At 8.30pm a census collector called with him and stayed 45 mins. Over the next few hours his killers arrived. Walker details the facts of what is known about his killing. The next day a neighbour phoned the Garda. The news reports followed with more coverage of the Sunday World exposure of Donaldson's whereabouts. Clips from a phone in about the story played. Then Hugh Jordan defends his actions and his attention also focused on the former RUC man with Jordan in Donegal. Jordan explains why he hired him. Walker then focuses on the Garda enquiry with film clip of Superintendent E. McGinn's remarks. Former Garda Detective Gerry O'Carroll explains how the use of a shotgun helps the killers but they left spent cartridges. This may hold clues. Walker then speculates on who killed Donaldson. The PIRA denied it and the family believed PIRA but the case of Eamon Collins is mentioned. Then Gerry McGeogh comments on IRA distaste for traitors. Then SF Cllr Pearce Doherty defends the PIRA statement. Walker asks could his spy masters have killed him. Liam Clarke thinks that's unlikely. He explains why. Tommy McKearney a former PIRA prisoner suspects it was a freelance operation for retribution. He believes the IRA. Anthony McIntyre also outlines why he believes the PIRA statement. Walker asks could diss/repub be responsible. H. Jordan explains why he heard that's unlikely. Walker then reviews what the Garda know 21 days since the killing and their chance of solving it. Programme ends with Donaldson comment's what happened, happened. | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9020 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 26th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the International Monitoring Commission (IMC) has released it's 10th report and they say the PIRA has shown it's committed to peace but they face a challenging task to ensure full compliance amongst their members. The report also criticises loyalists paramilitaries for not doing enough to end violence. Film report sidesteps D. Donaldson's murder as it was outside their 6 month review period. IMC's Joe Brosnan's comments on PIRA. He also says any guns not decommissioned last Sept would have been help under local control despite instructions from IRA leaders. The report mentions the diss/repub threat especially the continuity IRA threat. The IMC figures say loyalists responsible for 36 shootings, republicans 2. IMC's John Alderdice comments on loyalists figures and the D. Donaldson murder. The next report examines reaction from politicians. B. Ahern says it gives the process a boost. The DUP's I. Paisley acknowledges progress has been made but DUP's N. Dodds was more cautious in his commons remarks. SF's M. McGuiness says he's satisfied the IRA has achieved its commitments from last year. UUP MLA F. Cobain commented on this situation within loyalism. Next Ken Reid asks PM T. Blair for his perspective on the IMC report and does he think it's enough for the DUP to enter government with SF. Blair believes it's a step forward but nobody will be persuaded overnight. He comments on the law dealing with criminality and says he doesn't't believe the IRA killed D. Donaldson. He wants everyone to support policing. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of reaction to today's report from Tony Blair and the DUP and the policing issue. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
346 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9021 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 27th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
First item an interview with Peter Hain (N.Ireland Secretary of State) on his plans for getting the Executive up and running, then an interview with Orange Order leaders on plans to make their demos more like celebrations. Drew Nelson (The Grand Secretary) comments then John Dillen (ex-Orangeman) on why he left. In the studio Rev Eric Culbertson (Orangeman) and Rev Brien Kinnaway debate the orders status today. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
904 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 27th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson this programme begins with an interview with NI sec of state Peter Hain from Westminster where today the debate began on the government's proposed new laws to drive the plans to get Stormont executive returned. The first question posed is are you taking on a vice regal role in this short term assembly. Hain says he's only doing what was done in 1998. His powers are in default position. He wants the parties to make these decision through committees on things like appointing a speaker or where they all sit. He's hoping to avoid procedural squabbles by having these powers. Hain is then asked what actually will the short assembly be doing. He replies he's hopes they can elect a first and dep/first minister and executive. He also wants economic reform programme of CBI debated plus other issues. Hain then rejects the SFLP amendment idea whereby the assembly can stop NIO plans. He explains why. Hain is then asked about the DUP response to the IMC report today. He says he was empowered by Paisley's remarks and the tone of the debate. He feels the DUP does want restoration if conditions are right. He says there's been an absolute sea change in republicans but he won't blink over Nov 24th deadline. If parties thinks he bluffing they'll find themselves with no jobs, no salaries. He also rejects the idea. He's putting more pressure on unionists, then republicans. He repeats the IMC report on republicans and repeats the D. Donaldson murder wasn't't an PIRA operation. The last thing he wants is to close down a political generation. He believes 3.5 years of suspension is too long and he then talks on what he's planning to do if he has to close down Stormont and MLAS who'll get no golden handshakes. The next segment deals with a book written by a prominent Orangeman Rev. Brian Kennaway. A tradition betrayal says the order has been led astray from it's principles by its weak leadership. Firstly Noel Thompson introduces a film report examining the central difficulties confronting the Orange order from Siobhan Savage who says the last 10 years has put the order under pressure, issues like Drumcree, Whiterock violence have damaged the orders reputation. The order has been trying to represent itself as a family friendly organisation. Drew Nelson it's grand secretary says the order has to change to keep up with modern times. In the past he says the 12th July was a demonstration more than a celebration. That emphasis is now changing. Then Rev. Stephen Dickinson, deputy Grand Master explains how he's open to times changing. Drew Nolan then comments on Grange Lodge's applying for government/grants of £140,000 for orange festivals. He says most money goes to the nationalist community. Then former Orangeman John Allen explains he resigned because the order has abandoned it's bible based principles. A member of the order was a paramilitary involved in the murder of his son John in Nov 03 he was told by R. Saulters. There was nothing they could about the paramilitary. Then QUB's Dr. Dominic Ryan comments on the orange orders links to paramilitaries and how the orange lodges always blame the bands. The dep/grand master says the order is a reflection of wider society and many people believe violence pays but he says the order has a nonviolent stance. Then in the studio the critical books author Rev. Brian Kennaway and orange chaplain. Rev. Eric Cuthbertson debate the assertion that the order has drifter away from Christian values and is at war with itself. Both men disagree with each other. Then the programme ends with the comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9022 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 27th Apr 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then at today's meeting of the policing board. The DUP's I. Paisley Jnr clashed with Chief Constable Hugh Orde over the rise in crime figures here, 4% in the last 12 months. Film report on the crime figures breakdown and the Chief Constable views on the reason for the increase. Then I. Paisley Jnr. accuses Chief Constable of putting a spin on figures that aren't't good enough. H. Orde replies rejecting his accusation. After the meeting in comments both men continued to attack each other's views. Then 2 DUP board members stayed away today. At Magilligan Prison 2 prisoners are protesting on the roof. In Belfast the trial of UVF leader Mark Haddock continues on a charge of attempting to murder Trevor Gowdy. Film report on the Dec 2002 attack as T. Gowdy give evidence by camera from English court. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06270 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9024 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 2nd May 2006 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Hunger Strike (Part 1) | ||
Description: |
On the 25th Anniversary this documentary revisits the 1981 Hunger Strike and its origins in the Blanket and Dirty protests with contemporary film clips. With recollections from B.McAliskey, Jim Gibney (SF), D.Trimble(Unionist), D.Waterworth (Prison Officer), Seanna Walsh, Tommy McKearney, L.McKeown, G.Hodgkins, Fr D.Faul, B.McFarlene, Sir B.Ingram on Thatcher's stance. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
905 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 2nd May 2006 | Duration: |
51 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Hunger Strike, Part 1 | ||
Description: |
This documentary revisits and examines the 1981 PIRA hunger strike in the H. Blocks in the Maze prison. It looks at the earlier protest and profiles the effect of Bobby Sands election as an MP. IT begins with Bernadette McAliskey's (a H. Blocks committee support member) saying we might all have known the history of hunger strike; the men involved even as far back as Terence McSweeney in 1920 but we never knew the human suffering involved. She says hunger strike is not simply a tactic. At all times it was a last ditch despairing move by prisoners for dignity. Her words are followed by a vox pop of other players at the time during the hunger strike and their views on it and some old film clips. This programme proper then begins. Introducing the programme of the story of how 10 republicans died in a struggle with the British government and how it divided Ireland and it had unforeseen consequences that changed the political landscape. The story began in the 1970s when the British decided to criminalise republicans. SF's Jim Gibney comments on the British plan to remove prisoner of war (POW) status. UUP's D. Trimble supports the government Then B. McFarlane a former IA H. Block recalls the other criminalisation moves, torture, cellular H. Blocks. Former IRA hunger striker Tommy McKearney recalls how political status was of high importance to republican prisoners. Then ex-RUC officer Kevin Sheedy gives the counterview. Jim Gibney (SF) recalls being in the Drumlin Rd jail in Sept 1976 and prisoner talk on how to handle the criminalisation. He recalls Kiernan Nugent refusing to wear a prison uniform. Then Lawrence McKeown comments that by March 1978 there were 150 prisoners on the protest. By this stage the protestors had 5 demands including the right to wear their own clothes. John Nixon an INLA hunger striker recalls going into prison and seeing all the bearded protestors who'd be doing it for a year by then. Prison officer Dessie Waterworth then comments on why prisoners took the next step from blanket protest dirty protest. IRA prisoner Seanna Walsh describes smearing it on the walls to reduce the smell. Film clip of cell walls shown. D. Trimble (UUP) says unionists saw it as bestial behaviour and had intense contempt for people who behaved like that. Then Tommy McKeavney says they knew they needed more radical action to prove to the world that they weren't criminals but political activists. On the streets republicans protested. Film clip shown. Then former 3 DLP MP Austin Currie recalls his parties attitude. They favoured political status and a compromise. He recalls in 1979 how the chance ended in 1979 when Thatcher made it plain there'd be no political status. Former SF publicity director Danny Morrison recalls SF's view of Thatcher's as repressing, non flexible and not pragmatic. Then Sean Donlon former Irish Ambassador to the USA recalls Thatcher attitude to Irish PM Fitzgerald as like a teacher and a pupil. She had no feeling about Ireland. Meanwhile on 27 Aug 1979 the PIRA killed Lord Mountbatton and 18 British soldiers at Narrowater. Thatcher was PM for 2 months. The PIRA prisoners knew they needed new actions. B. McFarlane recalls the prisoners discussions on starting a hunger strike but outside the leadership objected. Danny Morrison recalls the leadership view. Then Gerard Hodgkins, a prisoners views. Then Seanna Walsh, then Tommy McKearney on getting the leadership to change it's position and IRA rules on hunger strike. On 27-10-1980. T. McKearney and 6 others refused food. QUB Prof. and author Richard English explains Thatcher's reaction. Nothing was going to move her. To her murder was murder. It's not political. Sir Bernard Ingram says she saw the prisoners demands as terrorism by another name and another route. Then Sean Donlon outlines the difficulty facing the Irish government Film clips of street protests shown. In the prison by Dec 18th a prisoner was near death. Brendan McFarlane recalls the 'interventions' that were happening. D. Morrison says the British government activated a back channel and said they would introduce a liberal prison regime to handle the prisoners concerns. Brendan McFarlane tells of Sean McKeanna getting critical. M. McAliskey compares it to a poker game at this stage. B. McFarlane says documents were produced and it looked like a way out. Convinced a deal was on its way from London the prisoners called off the strike. Lawrence McKeown and John Nixon recall their feelings. A film clip of D. Morrison (SF) comments on Dec 18th 1980 are shown but the British government document was vague. Jim Gibney recalls it. Then Brendan Ingram recalls the British offer. Prof. R. English gives his analysis of the British offer and the failure of it to be accepted by republicans who began to plan a second strike under Bobby Sands and this time it's to the death. A film clip shows Thatcher's reaction. No political status. She calls it a license to murder. B. McFarlane recalls discussions around a 2nd hunger strike. Again the outside leadership was against it. Gerry Adams comments on their view. Then Jim Gibney. In England Bernard Ingram gives the British government views. B. McFarlane then describes Bobby Sands changes to the hunger strike plan. This one would have two weeks between each fast beginning and a settlement would need approval of outside guarantors Danny Morrison and Gerry Adams. The UUP's D. Trimble gives the unionist reaction. It reinforces the view for them that the nationalist community was sectarian. Fr. Denis Faul then explains the dilemma for the catholic church. He recalls his conversation with Bobby Sands on the loss of life outside but he says Sands had 'prison vision' and quoted 'no greater love than a man lay down his life for his friends'. The strike began. Derry's Eamon McCann recalls his reaction. With paper headlines shown. Prisoner Richard O'Rawe says this time they thought the first four men would have to die. B. McFarlane recalls B. Sands asking him to nominate who's replacing him. It was to be Joe McDonnell. That's a good choice said Sands, he'll never let you down. Outside SF attempted to win public support again. Sean Donlon compares hunger strike support of that of Bloody Sunday in 1972 and the effect of PIRA violence. Street parades film shown. On 5th March Frank Maguire Nat/MP for Fermanagh and Sth Tyrone died. B. McAliskey was recovering from a loyalist assassination attempt at that time. She came up with plan which led to SF discussing the idea of a prisoner standing. L. McKeown and Gerard Hodgkins recall the prisoners distaste for elections. Then Fr. Denis Faul and D. Morrison recall the upside. Publicity and proving to the British that SF have a mandate. B. Sands said yes. Gerry Adams recalls then B. McAliskey agrees to stand down for a prisoner. The nationalist candidate Noel Maguire had to be persuaded also. Film clip shows him announcing his withdrawal. He denies he was pressurised to do so. SDLP's A. Currie recalls nationalists difficult position. UUP's Ken Magennis believed nationalists wouldn't't demonstrate sympathy for the PIRA. Eamon McCann says republicans were just asking for a loan of nationalists votes to save Sands life. That ensured nationalist mobilisation. Film clip of B. McAliskey speaking to rallies shown. B. McFarlane. T. McKearney recall reactions in the prison to the campaign. Then Jim Gibney on the ticking clock for Sands. Fr. D. Faul says he voted for B. Sands himself. Ex prisoner A. McIntryre, B. McFarlane recall waiting on the result and telling all not to get jubilant. Film clip shows the election result being announced. Sands got 30,492 votes and won. UUP's Harry West got 29,046 votes. D. Trimble (UUP) recalls the negative effect he felt on NI politics by nationalists voting for Sands. It had a polarising effect. Kean Magennis (UUP) calls it a betrayal. Their re neighbours had glorified the people who were killing unionists. Sean Donlon says once the votes were lent to SF they help onto them. Inside the Maze the hunger strike was in its 6th week now led by Bobby Sands MP. A propaganda coup for the prisoners which put pressure on Thatcher. QUB Prof. R. English describes the consequences. It seemed to say how can we be treated as criminals when we got this many votes for this man. Tommy McKearney says in some ways Sands election meant they had won political status in the eyes of the people. Eamon McCann says some senior republicans felt Thatcher couldn't't let him die. Now he's an MP but Thatcher wasn't't going to give in to any IRA prisoner says SDLP's A. Currie. Programme ends with a brief review of Pt2 Hunger Strike next week. | ||
DVD No. |
D06280 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9025 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 4th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
First item the Parades Issue, as the Orders met the SDLP and the Irish President, Roger Poole (Poles and Community Chairman) defends Don McKay's (community member and Orangeman) remarks he was fighting for the Orange within the fence. Next item has ex-IRA prisoner and Hunger Striker Ray McCartney recall the time, with contemporary film clips including a 1981 World in Action interview, he discusses the Strikes legacy. Next item has John Dallat (SDLP), John O'Dowd (SF), M.Morrow (DUP), and D.McClarty (UUP) discuss the governments re-opening of Stormont on Monday 15th. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
906 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 4th May 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson his first topic is the parades issue. In a week when the loyal orders held talks with the SDLP and with Martin McAleese the husband of Irish president Mary McAleese. Thompson says the issue has a positive vibe at the minute. In the studio chairman of the parades commission Robert Poole is interviews by N. Thompson who firstly asks him about SF's criticisms of his defence of commission member Don McDay telling Orangeman in Portadown. He was fighting for them inside the fence. Roger Poole is asked what he meant by that and his remarks don't give in and takes the battle forward. Roger Poole rejects the idea his interpretation is naive. Thompson questions McKay's commitment to neutrality but Poole accepts what McKay said to him after the meeting. He wanted to bring his experience of the order into the commission. Poole claims the commission is representative of NI society even without residents groups on it. Thompson tells Poole that even having 2 people linked to Orangemen on it, it hasn't't persuaded the order to change its views on the parades comm. They still see it as partial and draconian and opposed to civil liberties. Poole outlines the progress he feels the commission is making but won't name Orangemen who are talking to him albeit under different hats. He highlights the need for dialogue and he details that dialogue is to find commendation without threatening the orange order or allowing nationalists not to be threatened. The damage done in NI is to both communities. Nobody has clean hands here he says but dialogue between all sides is the way forward. He hopes for a peaceful summer but talking is the answer he repeats. He is resigned however to having more failures along the road. In the if you ask me spot journalist Fionnula Meredith comments on the behaviour of the labour government this week with Charles Clark on foreign criminals Patricia Hewitt's misdiagnosis of the NHS and John Prescott's affair all making our local politicians appear very civilised and well behaved. With old hostilities here appearing to thaw as the DUP went to British / Irish parliamentary meeting in Killarney and the SFLP meeting the orange order. N. Thompson then introduces the next segment. Its 25 years since the hunger strike but the dead hunger strikers legacy is still being debated. In a film report a SF MLA Raymond McCartney recalls his 53 days on hunger strike. He begins by describing his first night in a bitterly cold Long Kesh. This was the beginning of his blanket protest for 2.5 years. He recalls the dirty protest with film clip shown of cell walls. He then recalls the decision to start the first hunger strike . He agreed to go on it without consulting his family. Film clip shows him on h/strike in Oct 1980 in the hospital bed. He talks to the camera crew on their 5 basic demands. Today he recalls how it affected his senses. Smell got very acute. He talks about health difficulties he had after the strike ended and others were worse he says. He recalls the 1980 h/strike ending on the 18th Dec and explains the reasons why leading to a 2nd h/strike. He says the h/strikers defeated the British criminalisation policy and how it led to electoralism with Sands getting elected an MP. With Stormont's recall happening on May 15th, N. Thompson says things aren't't looking good for success as the party's haven't even agreed what to talk about yet. In the studio politicians gather to discuss this problem. SFLP's John Dallat says they have agreed the sitting arrangements but nothing on the fundamentals. SF's John O'Dowd then comments on which he wants Peter Hain to do and it's not a shadow assembly. Then DUP's M. Morrow says this assembly is not the one born from the Belfast Agreement, that one is dead he says. He then lists things he wants to discuss without non democratic parties involved. Then UUP's David McClarity outlines what he sees happening on day one. He says there's no point in discussing issues unless you have power to do something about them. Dallat comments on what would make the SDLP walk away from this assembly. SF J. O'Dowd says direct rule is failing. NI politicians need to take control. Failure and walking away is not an option for SF. DUP's M. Morrow says Hain will listen to assembly concerns. On the Nov 24 deadline all the politicians give their opinion about the chances of success by then. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9027 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 5th May 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 51 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then breaking news story. The UDA is believed poised to expel some north Belfast members next week including the Shoukri brothers. Then a row has broken out after a commemoration ceremony was held inside the Maze prison on the 25th anniversary of the death of PIRA hunger striker Bobby Sands. Film report with old film of Sands funeral and the H. Blocks with historian Eamon Phoenix x 3 analysis of the h/strikes effects on SF during the 1980s. Then from the Maze Prison hospital the then Maze prison OC Brendan MacFarlane recalls those times as the worst year of his life. Then SF's M. McGuiness says hunger strikers broke Thatcher's criminalisation policy. By Oct 1980 65 people outside had died like milkman R. Guiney and his son. Then DUP's J. Donaldson claims the PIRA victims of that time have been forgotten about. Then UUP's Reg Empey says the Maze Prison must not be allowed to become a pilgrimage site. Film clip shown of SF commemoration at Dublin's GPO. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9028 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 8th May 2006 | Duration: |
? mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Judging Restorative Justice | ||
Description: |
Film report on how CRJ schemes work in the Shankill area with PSNI involvement and in Falls area without PSNI input. Then Derry's Noel McCartney on how CRJ works there, and Jim Auld explans why people use CRJ not PSNI | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
907 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 8th May 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Mystery surrounds the finding of a man's body in a burnt out car on Nth/Bel's Cavehill County Park. Film report says another man found close to the scene in a critical condition. North Belfast MP N. Dodds (DUP) comments. Then SDLP's Alben Magennis MLA reaction. Then PSNI have described the death as suspicious. In Ballymena a 15 year old boy is fighting for his life after being beaten by a gang of youths. 4 men have been arrested. Film report names the youth as Michael McIlveen and says he's a catholic and youths beat him with baseball bats. The PSNI Superintendent Terry Shevlin says it was a sectarian assault and he appeals for clam in the area. Then the town's mayor Cllr Tommy Nicholls comments on recent incidents in the town followed by SF's MFL Phillip McGuigan's reaction. Then UUP Cllr James Currie blames SF for increasing tension. Then SDLP's Declan O'Loan MLA views. Yesterday a 45 year old man, a protestant was assaulted in the Millfield Estate. A 17 year old man has been charged. The family of a sheep farmer Patrick Devine (51) shot dead in Sept 2004 have offered a reward for information on his killers. Film report from family's news conference with comments of his sister Marie McDaid who rejects the idea he was killed because of a fallout over sheep, over jealousy over him buying land. PSNI aren't't ruling out paramilitary involvement. Earlier that same year his brother Aiden was attacked. PSNI det ch/insp Tom Woods appeals for info. In Lisburn a man has survived an arson attack at Stonebridge court which police feel was racist. Film report. A reshuffle at Westminster has meant the NIO here has two new ministers. Film report from Ken Reid names ministers as Paul Goggins and Maria Elder. Peter Hain NI sec comments on the government's Nov 24th deadline and says it's no idle threat. Then new minister Maria Eagle comments on reform in education due next week. Paul Goggins will be in charge of the parades/issue this summer. He comments on that task and his meetings ahead. In Dublin the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has issued court proceedings against senior republican Thomas 'Slab' Murphy to recover 5.3m Euros. Followed a March raid. Film report. Next is a preview of tonight's UTV Insight about Restorative Justice Schemes in N. Ireland and the alleged shadow's hanging over the scheme's. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9029 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 8th May 2006 | Duration: |
23 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Judging Restorative Justice | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Fearghal McKinney he begins by saying it's widely believed a paramilitary shadow hangs over the system of Restorative Justice but is there a telephone shadow that cast by the government as they play politics over policing. F. McKinney then explains that RJ isn't't about policing, it's about avoiding it. He gives an example of how it works in a simple case and how it reduces punishment attacks by paramilitaries. The negative interpretation of how it allows paramilitaries to enhance their control in communities is also explained. Then SF's G. Kelly denies there's a fist behind the CRJ. He says it's a long drawn out process of mediation to deal with disputes. SFLP's A. Attwood says with good practice it's got future in NI but he's worried about bad practice becoming established in the North. In reality the scheme has operated here for years. On the Shankill it's called Alternatives and deals with low level crime and cooperate with the police. Debbie Watters of Alternatives outlines the groups aims and principles and says they prevent young people being harmed by paramilitaries. She denies they have grown out of paramiltarism but have grown out of the legacy of violent conflict. In Rathcoole a loyalist estate, Joan Totten of North Belfast Alternatives says 85% of referrals come from in the community. The case of a 14 year old boy is profiled. He describes what his Saturday night behaviour used to involve before Alternatives. On the nationalist side the big difference is CRJ refuses to have any dealings with the PSNI. It too grew out of a need to stop punishment attacks and it will deal with more than low level crime. It's operates in Tyrone, Sth Armagh, Derry and Belfast. Derry CRJ's Noel McCartney comments on why it works there. He calls it a voluntary process. Jim Auld of DRJ Ireland answers questions on why they aren't't linked to the PSNI and the mistrust that may cause some people. The PSNI work within the government scheme called Youth Justice Agency. F. McKinney explains how it works and its budget. The PSNI also sit on Alternatives board but overall they favour the schemes. Superintendent Andy McQuiggan explains their views on its benefits. The basics of the system is used worldwide beginning in Australia explains F. McKinney. He explains the conditions of the 1967 criminal justice act here which allow these scheme to be legal. Debbie Walters comments on this. Then SDLP's Alex Attwoods outlines his views. Then Andy McQuiggan views on obligation to involve the PSNI. F. McKinney then looks at events in Ballymurphy leading to the death Gerard Devlin and a viscous family feud. CRJ was involved in negotiations which led to some people leaving the area. Victor Notarentine recalls agreeing his son should leave. He rejects the idea the CRJ don't use threats. He ways they say we can't guarantee your safety. Then SF's G. Kelly rejects this as untrue. Jim Auld won't discuss individual cases but comments generally on safety of individuals. McKinney asks should CRJ employ former paramilitaries and how are human rights guarded. Jim Auld comments on these issues. Then SF's G. Kelly's views on ex-prisoners involvement while Debbie Waters denies they are a cover for paramilitaries. The government is now involved due to private funding ceasing. Alternatives will go with the government but Jim Audi of CRJ accepts government protocols on criminal justice issues but that's not necessary with low level matters. Politically the issue has caused tension between the SDLP and SF. A. Attwood explains their view then SF G. Kelly's views on CRJ. Then Jim Auld on what happens if SF sign up to policing soon and the government's funding plans. D. Waters on government funding failures. | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9030 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Death of a Sportsman | ||
Description: |
Documentary looks at the LVF killing of Sean Brown (61), (Bellaghy GAA Chairman) and highlights the failings of the original RUC inquiry, also the current Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan findings. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
347 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
908 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th May 2006 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Hunger Strike (Part 2) | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at the negotiations between Republicans and the British Army during the Hunger Strike, and the current disagreement between Richard O'Rowe and other republicans like B.McFarlane over a deal O'Rowe says would have saved lives but was rejected. Comments also from Fr O'Crilly, Denis Bradley, Gerry Adams, B.McAliskey, John Nixon (INLA) Fr D.Faul, and D.Morrison also Mrs Quinn recalls signing her son of the Strike on 31/07/1981. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
348 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
909 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th May 2006 | Duration: |
51 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Hunger Strike, Part 2 | ||
Description: |
Part two of this two-part series begins with a vox pop of contributors to the programme like Sean Donlon (Irish Ambassador to the USA) views on the hunger strike. Then B. McFarlane's opinion. Then SF's Gerry Adams. From the unionist community Hazeltt Lynch comments. His brother, an RUC officer was killed by the PIRA. Then PUP's D. Ervine's views. Film clip shows trouble on the streets of Belfast and Dublin. Then prisoners R. O' Rawe and John Nixon comments on dealing with the death toll in the prison while UUP's K. McGuiness says IRA godfathers would not have put their own sons on hunger strike. Then Thatcher says hunger strikers are using pity as means to create tension. B. McAliskey says hell isn't't hot enough or eternity long enough for those who stood and watched men die. This programme proper begins with a BBC radio news report for Sat 2nd May 1981 reporting overnight trouble. Film clips of street clashes are shown as church leaders appear for calm. Then Jim Gibney outlines what republicans felt the election of Bobby Sands was an MP would have meaning in terms of British government opinion. The hunger strikers had no support. Danny Morrison agrees 30,000 people didn't vote for a criminal. UUP's William Ross says it wasn't't a vote for PIRA murders. Kean Magennis says unionists were worried Thatcher would concede. On 18-4-81 Bobby Sands was given the Last Rites. A news report carries the story. Then B. McFarlane recalls 4-5-81 as he listened to the news at 12pm, 1pm and then as 2pm the announcement Bobby Sands died. L. McKeown recalls the sombre mood. PO Dessie Waterworth, Anthony McIntyre (prisoner) also recall their feelings. A vox pop of loyalists areas hears. People are delighted. Then PUP's D. Ervine says people didn't see the bigger picture. Dr. Hazlett Lynch says Sands death was a non event as far as he was concerned. He felt a sense of relief. Film clip shows Sands funeral on 7-5-1981. 100,000 attended. Then film clip of I. Paisley (DUP) speaking at counter demo at Belfast City Gall. Eamon McCann says Sands funeral was biggest nationalist demo ever in NI. It was a demo not for 'Brits Out' or 'armed struggle' but for someone who died to be recognised. Jim Gibney recalls the day of his burial. Then Danny Morrison's views but Sir B. Ingram says international criticism carried no weight with Thatcher. Sean Donlon comments on reaction in the USA who didn't fear about IRA killings at the same time. John Nixon then says Sands death meant Frank Hughes would die and when he did it was inevitable Patsy O'Hara would die and soon. Patsy O'Hara shown in his coffin. He was only doing 8yrs and would have been out in 4 years and he'd done 3 years already. With 4 hunger strikers dead violence on the streets. Film clip shown. Kevin Sheedy ex RUC says their fear element increased. Violence increased so much he feared we were heading to Civil War. The SDLP's A. Currie comments that SF propaganda was brilliant especially around the funerals. UUP'S Ken Magennis says he despised the media for giving the prisoners credibility. Fr. Denis Faul says SF campaign was perfect. He felt SF was having a ball while men die in jail. Richard O'Rawe then says inside questions were being asked why was B. McFarlane the OC allowing another man to die. John Nixon recalls people feeling they had made their point. R. O'Rawe says he saw no point in letter Joe McDonnell die as the Brit's weren't going to move. On 24-6-81 Joe McDonnell was moved to hospital. In Dublin they newly elected Irish government led by G. Fitzgerald backed a new initiative from the Irish Commission for Justice and Peace. Sean Donlon explains how their channel worked. Fr. Oliver Crilly of the Commission recalls this efforts. In July they met NIO minister Michael Allison. Fr. Crilly recalls the meeting. The commission then went to the Maze to visit prisoners. B. McFarlane recalls their offer to him. Then Seanna Walsh. They said they could get the substance of the 5 demands but the prisoners say they were offered no proof. No written documents. Jim Gibney and Fr. Crilly comment on need for written documents. Later that day the prisoners did release a conciliatory statement. G. Fitzgerald recalls the importance of this statement. Newspaper headlines of those days shown. Then Fr. O. Crilly recalls Gerry Adams saying he'd like to meet the commission in a Belfast safe house. Crilly was told by SF that through a secret link called mountain climber other talks between government and prisoners were taking place and the British were offering a deal. Gerry Adams and Denis Bradley describe the contracts. Bradley recalls Thatcher offered that night what the hunger strikers eventually settled for but there are some disputes around that. Bradley wasn't't present do he can't be authoritative around which version is correct but he says he heard the story. The republican representative in the room rejected Thatcher's offer saying the prisoners must make that decision. At this stage 3 hunger strikers were dead. Sean Donlon then recalls the Irish government's reaction when they found out that the British government ad been directly talking to republicans. They assumed neither government was or was going to talk to terrorists/PIRA. They thought it a treacherous move by Britain. B. Imgram says he has no knowledge of the contracts. Then G. Fitzgerald comments on his dilemma on the matter. He couldn't't confront Thatcher. The Irish justice commission realised their efforts were in vain. A film clip of their process conference is shown. Fr. O. Crilly says Thatcher made it impossible for him to ever believe anything the British government would ever say. He accuses SF and British of brinkmanship over the life of John McDonnell. The commission withdrew from talks. By June '81 4 prisoners were dead. The British through mountain climber had offered republicans a deal. D. Morrison (SF) says prisoners feared British offers not written down. Morrison recalls his visit to the jail and the hostile reaction he got from prison officers. Des Waterworth and Seanna Walsh comment. Then Prof. R. English analysis of Morrison's visit. Morrison met 8 prisoners including Joe McDonnell in a wheelchair. He told them the proposals but the prisoners wanted it guaranteed. Prof. R. English gives his views. To clarify things the government agreed to send a NIO official into the prison at 8.30am Wed 8th July but 4 hrs earlier Joe McDonnell died. So did any hopes of a deal. R. O'Rawe recalls his reaction. It was a lost opportunity. They were trapped in a hunger strike situation and the only way out was to surrender. John Nixon recalls his reaction, is it necessary to go on? Nothing could be gained now by another death. He felt it had become an electoral strategy now to continue, not about the H Blocks. By July 5 men had died and 2 fellow strikers were elected TD's in the Dail but street tensions continued to rise. G. Fitzgerald recalls the riot in Dublin at the British Embassy with film clip shown. Sean Donlon calls the riots organised. In the prison Brendan McFarlane recalls Martin Hurson was the next prisoner in danger at 40 day mark but he died prematurely. McFarlane recalls a row with Dr. D. Faul over Hurson's death. R. O'Rawe recalls the anger fight. It was explosive. Dr. D. Paul recalls his anger. He asked him is it the funeral you want. Film clip of M. Hurson's funeral. He was 6th h/striker to die. B. McAliskey recalls the treadmill to death. The PUP's D. Ervine says it looked like a pride thing from the outside. As 8th prisoner Mickey Devine died, B. Ingram says the prisoners didn't want concession, they wanted power over the prison regime. John Nixon, S. Walsh say they couldn't't see a way out. But at a hotel in Toome, B. McAliskey recalls women talking about taking over church pulpits. She feels D. Faul who heard this decided then to change the church's ambiguity on the strike. They now wanted the prisoners to strike. D. Paul recalls his meeting of mother to bypass SF. A. Currie (SDLP) and Ken Magennis (UUP) comment. In Toome he encouraged the mothers to take their sons of the hunger strike once they lost consciousness. Legally this was possible. B. McAliskey gives his views. The mother of IRA man Paddy Quinn was the first to do just this. A film clip shows her explain why. On 31-7-81 others followed. Now the end was in sight. Seanna Walsh recalls the prisoners reactions. Before the end however Kevin Lynch, Kieran Doherty, Thomas McIlwee and Michael Devine would die in the prison. When the strike ended NI sec James Prior said no concessions were made to the IRA. Film clip shown. However within 2 years the British government met most of the demands but even now debate amongst republicans still rages about what happened during that first July weekend in 1981 that British government offer before Joe McDonnell died. R. O'Rawe puts his case on the proposals offered with only free association missing. He and McFarlane accepted it. The SF leadership said they were surprised they accepted it. In reply B.K. McFarlane rejects O'Rawe's version of what happened but A. McIntyre believes O'Rawe. McFarlane also rejects he got an army com. D. Morrison supports Mr. Farlane's views. The hunger strike lasted 217 days. 10 prisoners died and 68 people were killed on the outside. B. McAliskey comments. She would consul against it again. Fr. Paul praises the mothers. Then Gerry Adams views. Followed by PUP's D. Ervine and Eamon McCann on SF debt to B. Sands. | ||
DVD No. |
D06280 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9026 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th May 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Ballymena teenager Michael McIlveen died after sectarian attack yesterday. Film report includes interview with his mother Gina McIlveen on her sons injuries and his last moments. Then his uncle Francis McIlveen's comments. Then Sean McIlveen. This murder has focused on sectarianism in Ballymena. Film report on sorrow of his classmates with teacher Catherine Magee's comments. Then orange order statement condemns the attacks and calls for end to them. Then Catholic Fr. Paul Symonds comments on the danger of sectarianism as does PSNI Superintendent Raymond Murray. 5 males remain in custody. The body of a man found in a burnt out car yesterday has been named unofficially as Mark Edens from Ligoneil. Film report says a man has been arrested and released. An RUC man David Beattie has been cleared by the ombudsman of any involvement in the death in Armagh 15 years ago of teenager Alice Loughlin following a shooting. She was sitting in his car at the time. Film report hears Beattie said she shot herself with his gun by mistake but former PUC Superintendent Eric Anderson's investigation was deemed to be flawed. Nuala O'Loan comments on retired offices not cooperating with her. Barry Bradbury for the girls family says they will fight on. In Armagh the Church of Ireland A'Bishop Robert Eames has announced he is to retire after 20 years in office. Film report with interview on what he saw during his time. He calls on loyalist paramilitaries to disarm and go into politics and he wants police accepted by nationalists. In Ballyclare police are investigating arson attacks on 5 properties. Film report on vandalism with DPP's Kathy Wolff's views. Then PSNI insp Stephen Marshalls views. In Newtownards the home of SA's founder Blair Mayne was gutted in a fire. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9031 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 9th May 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Death of a Sportsman | ||
Description: |
Introduction by Darragh McIntryre this programme deals with the search for justice by the family of Bellaghy GAA club chairman Sean Brown (61) killed by the LVF in May 1997 and the failings around the original RUC investigation into the murder which were exposed by the police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan. It begins with an introduction from D. McIntyre. A film clip of the original murder scene and McIntyre's comments on the different performances of the last two police Chief Constables here regarding this case and a quick view on the case from Paul O'Connor (Pat Finucane Centre) and Nuala O'Loan. Over the last 18 months 7 people have engaged in a unique policing experiment for NI in which 2 police officers report on their murder inquiry to a committee led by a relative of the victim. Paul O'Connor comments. Then Mr. Brown's son Damian. The Irish government also had members on the committee. Damien Brown recalls how time and time again they asked the question why was that not done the first time. Then family video's of Sean Brown shown from weddings and profile of his links to Bellaghy GAA club. Film clip of him with poet Seamus Heaney in the GAA club. Then reconstruction of his kidnap at the club as Damien explains what the sequence of events was up to his murder. He recalls his first meeting with the police and identifying his body. Then film clip of his funeral. The RUC man in charge was Det/Superintendent Hamilton Houston. Film clip shown. D. McIntyre then details the time line of the murder that is now known. Damian says the family want to know why they picked Sean Brown. The police suspects were Billy Wright and Mark 'Swinger' Fulton who were questioned but not charged. Damian recalls the RUC stringing him along until 14 months passed then Houston closed the case. The family went to the police ombudsman for a review. 3 years later her report came out. Damien recalls it confirmed the RUC failures. Film clip of N. O'Loan at press conference saying no honest effort was made by the RUC. Paul O'Connor comments. Nuala O'Loan continues her criticisms in an interview including the 'sinister' disappearing of the policy book which preventing responsibility to individual officers being traced over decisions made. No discipline of Houston was possible as he's retired. It turns out the European Court of Human Rights criticised Houston for his inquiry into the death of Derry man Dermot McShane. Film clip shown. Damian Brown wants to know why he didn't do his job right. Paul O'Connor then describes letters between coroner John Lecky and then RUC Chief Constable R. Flanagan on the case while suspect Mark Fulton was alive. Flanagan wouldn't't do a reinvestigation until the ombudsman report was complete. Damien comments on Flanagan's decision. Then film clip shows H. Orde begin his reinvestigation and the family's negative attitude to it at that time. Nuala O'Loan and H. Orde recall the negotiation on finding a way forward. Damien was impressed by Orde's advisory committee idea which Orde ways was common in London. He details the work the PSNI completed in the re-inquiry. Paul O'Connor wonders why the killers risked driving past Toome RUC station risking their image being on CCTV film. He highlights this element and H. Orde comments on it. Nuala O'Loan is furious she wasn't't told about an army traffic survey done at Toome RUC base but she found no evidence of collusion. H. Orde comments on lost forensic evidence from the car. Damien Brown asks why they had to wait to now to find all this out. A BBC crime watch was used by Orde's team. It led to other arrests. P. O'Connor says Brown family happy with Orde's efforts. Is it passage of time stopped breakthrough. Nuala O'Loan comments on RUC failures as does policing expert on advisory committee. Orde says no one will be convicted. D. McIntyre comments on suspects in this case. Orde views on HET efforts for other families. Damian Brown view on his father's case as he sees it now. H. Houston statement issued. He rejects ombudsman's criticisms. Damien comments again. | ||
DVD No. |
D06290 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9032 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 10th May 2006 | Duration: |
13 mins 49 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The mother of Ballymena teenager Michael McIlveen beaten to death in a sectarian attack says he was attacked before. The family have been overwhelmed with sympathy from the community. Film report with Gina McIlveen as she wears he sons blood stained Celtic shirt. Then a further report on the effects on the Ballymena community and film of wreaths led at attack site with comments of local people on this attack and other incidents in the town involving sectarianism with comments of SF MLA Phillip McGuigan. Then George Dawson representing the 3 loyal orders condemned the killing followed by a look back at the Harryville catholic church dispute and attempts now in Harryville by the Ulster Scots Society to remove loyalist symbols around the church. The major Tommy Nicholl comments. Then Presbyterian pastor Jeremy Gardiner's views on McIlveen killing. The British government has announced it is to close 3 army bases here and lose 1500 army base jobs. Film report with reaction from DUP's I. Paisley who says west of Bann is unprotected. He says there'll be no deal if this government policy continues. Meanwhile at Stormont SF's Gerry Adams says he'll nominate Paisley and McGuiness as first dep/first ministers at recalled Stormont next week. He comments on SF's position in the recalled 'Peter Hain' assembly. Then in a further interview Adam Ingram MP the armed forces minister justified the army base closures announcement. Final item. The PSNI have identified the male body found in a burnt out car at Cavehill Park last week. It was Mark Edens of Wolfhill, Ligoneil. He died of smoke inhalation and his death is not suspicious. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06300 | Tape No. |
347 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9033 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 11th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
M.McGuinness (SF) outlines his apprach to the May 15th re-opening of Stormont, the film report on the history of previous Stormont Executive with academics assessments of its successes and failures. Next item looks at womens role in the assembly, with author Rachel Wards views, then Dawn Purvis (PUP), and Jane Morrice (WC). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
348 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
910 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 11th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins with the story that the MLA's have been recalled to Stormont on Monday by NI Sec Peter Hain. In the studio he interviews SF's Martin McGuiness on their attitude to this 'Hain Assembly' beginning with seeking McGuiness reaction to the DUP view that Gerry Adams nominating I. Paisley as first minister is a cheap and amateur stunt. McGuiness calls it a serious contribution to forming a government here. He believes it's not what happens on Monday that's important but in the weeks after that and he says all the parties except the DUP are up for reforming a government Thompson asks him why then are SF saying they're not going to take part in debates etc unless they deal with reforming a government McGuiness says this should be primary function of MLA's. They were not interested in a waffle shop where British ministers hold all the powers. Policy making can be formulated in bi-lateral meetings he says and SF will be working behind the scenes he says. In preparation for government he claims the DUP are willing to play 2nd fiddle to NIO ministers. The SF and SDLP are against Hain's agenda but SF haven't decided yet if they will actually attend debates or not or stay outside. He repeats the futility of debating issues you can do nothing about. Next in the if you ask me spot has John Coulters comments on the decision of the America-Ireland fund to donate $1m to making a Northern Ireland version of Sesame Street. He asks the question where could we find a bunch of muppets, would it be Stormont he asks but 108 MLA's would fail the criteria of promoting the tolerance and understanding. He also profiles internal DUP tensions and the Paisley, Robinson and Allister tensions with Paisley referred to as Big Bird. On the SF side Adams and McGuiness are named Bert and Ernie. Ray Empey (UUP) would be Elmo and SDLP's M. Durkan could be Kermit the Frog. Next Noel Thompson tells us it's been 3.5 years since the assembly collapsed it having lasted 30 months so before it all begins again he introduces a film report reminding us of the Stormont executives history beginning with the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) 8 years ago. Then Robin Wilson of Democratic Dialogue says the GFA allowed politicians to agree to differ especially on the constitutional issue. He explains his views. It was winter of 1999 however before the executive sat around a table for the first time. The d'hondt system of allocating 10 min/depts. was used. Trimble (UUP) and Mallon (SFLP) were first and deputy first ministers. QUB Prof Rick Wilford says one of the main problems was Trimble and Mallon's personal dislike of each other. Robin Wilson calls them the odd couple. In Feb 2000 the NI sec suspended the Assembly in the absence of PIRA decommissioning but May it was up and running again for its longest period, 13 months but Rick Wilford says decommissioning was the dog that wouldn't't stop barking, a constant thorn for the UUP. In July 2001 Trimble resigned as first minister. NI sec John Reid suspended Stormont for 24 hrs. Then another suspension that Sept '01. Then in Oct 01 the PIRA announced it had began moves towards decommissioning to save the peace process. PRO agreement parties struck a deal. 3 Alliances' renamed themselves as unionists and film clip shows the scuffle at Stormont press conference with the DUP. Rick Wilford comments on the DUP's position half in and half out. The assembly survived less than a year from the brawl in the hall. On Oct 2002 the Stormontgate allegations brought the executive down. Rob Wilson comments on the built in sectarianism at Stormont. Rick Wilford highlights the executives (?) and the work of the committees. On Monday the MLA's sign in again. Back to Noel Thompson who says 108 MLA will return on Monday but only 18 are women. Of those only 4 are unionist. He asks the question why are women underrepresented in unionism. In the studio a panel of Rachel Ward (author), Dawn Purvis (PUP) and Jane Morrice (Women's Coalition) debate this issue and contrast the role of women in unionist and republican politics here in the past, the present and possibly in the future. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on week's news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06300 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9034 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 12th May 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 39 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Presbyterian Moderator Harry Uprichard has visited the house of the Michael McIlveen family in Ballymena. Meanwhile the DUP mayor Tommy Nicholl has opened a book of condolences for the dead teenager at the Town Hall. Film report with Tommy Nicholl's remarks on the mood in the town. People signing book comment on the current situation. Then Harry Uprichard comments on his visit to the family home. In the courts yesterday 5 teenagers were charged with Michael's murder and two more are being questioned. Baseball bats, clothes and footwear were seized in searchers. The next report features remarks made by DUP Cllr Roy Gillespie in Ballymena to the Daily Ireland paper in which he said it was against his religious beliefs to attend Michael's funeral. The paper claims he also said the Pope is the anti-Christ and Michael won't get into heaven as a catholic unless he has been saved. He says Catholics aren't't accepted into heaven. SFLP Cllr Declan O'Loan gives his reaction. Then UUP Cllr James Currie comments. The report then reviews DUP Cllr Mark Mills recent remarks on hurricane Katrina being sent by God to prevent a New Orleans gay event with further comments from SF MLA Phillip McGuigan. Then DUP issued a statement saying Cllr Gillespie was set up and misquoted by Daily Ireland. Meanwhile the Daily Ireland is standing by it's story. The DUP mayor Tommy Nicholl says those are Cllr Gillespie's own words, not the DUP's. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06300 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9035 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th May 2006 | Duration: |
70 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live coverage from Stormont of recalled assemblys first meeting, mostly deals with offical procedures, but P.Robinson (DUP) does query D.Ervines (PUP) joining the UUP Group with the speaker. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
348 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
911 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th May 2006 | Duration: |
69 mins 31 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
Live from Stormont | ||
Description: |
At Stormont the MLA's gather for the first meeting of the recalled Stormont Assembly. This coverage is live and it mostly shows procedures of signing in rather than debates or speeches. It begins with the opening remarks of the government appointed speaker Eileen Bell (Alliance MLA) in which she reminds MLA's of the need to find a shared future to prevent the tragedies of recent days recurring ( the M. McIlveen murder). She calls for a spirit of partnership and generosity to be displayed. She then asks MLA's to stand for a minutes silence in memory of M. McIlveen. The speaker then beings the procedure of getting the MLA's t sign the register which is a legal formality. She won't accept any points of order until the role is signed by all members and then explains the agreed procedures of the signing with political parties called in alphabetical order followed by independent members. She reminds members they must enter a designation of identity i.e. either nationalist (or republican) or unionist (or loyalist) or other. Failure to do so will mean the member will be deemed to be other. She begins the process by signing the register. While she does Mark Davenport the BBC political editor comments on the seating geography in the chamber. Then Eileen Bell makes a personal statement regarding her appointment as speaker and outlines her views on her role in the office in which she won't be making political comments and she will stand aside from party politics. She will be a spokesperson for the collective voice of the assembly. She then invites the alliance MLA's to sign the register. At this point Mark Davenport begins to comment on the speaker not taking points of order and speculates on reasons for that with the views of journalist Brian Feeney. As Alliances Naomi Long signs the roll both men comment on the role of the Alliance and then of Independent D. Deeney. Speculation on how he will define himself, nat/unionists or other. Then comments on Seamus Close (Alliance) who didn't get the speakers job. Both men speculate as to why that was. They refer back to him not getting the Alliance leaders job after John Alderdice. The speaker then calls the 32 DUP MLA's to sign. Mark Davenport comments on their numbers as I. Paisley Snr. and Peter Robinson sign. Both commentators comment on what SF's Adams and McGuiness are thinking as they watch Paisley. B. Feeney comments on the internal unionists and nationalist party rivalries with some MLA's not eve speaking to each other within their own community. B. Feeney highlights the familiar old faces on the benches, Taylor, Trimble now no longer prominent. Mark Davenport comments on assembly seating arrangements for the DUP and then he and Feeney speculate on what will eventually become of the double jobbing MLA's. Then in the studio the SDLP leader Mark Durken joins Feeney and Davenport. He says it's mainly a day of procedures and housekeeping. Jim Fitzpatrick then asks him to comment on SF's remarks. He is giving a veneer of respectability to a talking shop by attending. Durkan says SF agreed on the idea of a shadow assembly with the DUP in DUP 2004. He says the SDLP is there to challenge the short comings of Direct Rule and test and expose other parties on the issues and criticise Peter Hain decisions. In the end the SDLP want restoration he says with no changes to the GFA which the DUP want. He says what caused suspension is now out of the way. He doesn't't want any more DUP preconditions. Back on the floor Mark Davenport lists the DUP MLA's that have signed. Then Brian Feeney comments on the deputy speakers which include a SF and DUP man. Davenport says F. Molloy and J. Wells wouldn't't even sit in the same radio car together. He then speculates on how they'll perform in the speakers job in debates including economic debates. B. Feeney criticises MLA's over economic role here with only UUP Desmond Bernie getting any praise. Davenport says same MLA's see tomorrow's lecture by business leaders as patronising and that Hain is just stuffing their timetable to keep them busy. Then B. Feeney comments on the different views of this assembly by unionists and nationalists. On the follow Eileen Bell calls the SF MLA's to sign the book. M. Davenport comments of SF's sitting arrangement to give publicity as Adams/McGuiness sign. Feeney comments on Durken's comments about Dec 04 and the DUP/SF agreement on a shadow assembly. The commentators then just mention who's up to sign the book. Followed by comments on seating arrangements possible squabbles. Then they comment on the height of John O'Dowds followed by M. Davenport on possible horse trading this autumn especially when Blair and Ahern come here. He also gives his views on the Nov 24th deadline and how it could be possibly extended if a deal looked likely. B. Feeney comments on the government that has cried wolf too often. Over half the MLA's have now signed the book. Then SF's F. Molloy comes in and Jim Fitzpatrick asks him as a deputy speaker how will conduct debates if he doesn't't want to conduct debates over issues they have no power on. Molloy hopes to do something on first minister issue next week. He's asked about his position on the council model now following his fallout with SF earlier in the year. He feels honoured to be SF's first deputy speaker. Then comments on his row with DUP's Jim Wells over the radio interview as childish. IN councils UPT and SF work together he says. Back in Stormont the SFLP sign the book. M. Davenport comments on their 18 members and possible 2 ministers. F. Molloy (SF) says it's important the SFLP doesn't't let DUP off the hook on the GFA. Over the weekend the PUP's D. Ervine re-designated himself as UUP. As a deputy speaker F. Molloy is asked to comment. He replies it probably will be allowed but it signals the UUP will get into bed with the UVF rep. and therefore their previous opinions on violence can be seen to be false. He then calls on the DUP to respect SF's mandate. B. Feeney comments then on D. Ervin's switch to the UUP for this assembly and what's behind the rush to get more seats and ministries. He outlines again the nationalist/unionist views on this assembly with M. Davenports views on SF's position in the assembly. D. Ervine joins the UUP queue to sign with Reg Empey signing. They comment on John Taylors political career as he signs. B. Feeney comments on some UUP MLA's being uncomfortable with D. Ervine's coming across to them. Other UUP MLA's sign and Panel comment on their UUP history. Then in the studio the DUP's Peter Weir is asked how he feels about D. Ervine signing as UUP. He calls it an appalling error. In the future the UUP can't criticise terrorist acts. He's asked about Paul Berry's position. Weir wonders did UUP approach Berry or McCartney and he'd be happy to have a fresh election and he returns to D. Ervine situation as morally and ethically wrong. It will upset 'decent' UUP members. He calls on UUP to explain their pact and won't comment on which DUP MLA's might be ministers. Then film of D. Ervine signing the register as UUP. Fo9llowed by D. Trimble. Weir comments on Trimble's leadership of UUP. Then independents sign with panels comments on each. Then Eileen Bell comments on that task now finished. Then DUP's P. Robinson raises a point of order about lists of members of each party and the signing of D. Ervine as UUP member. He questions the legality of this move and for this situation to be clarified. Bell replies she'll be seeking legal consol on this issue. Then I. Paisley asks she allowed him to sign today if she hadn't made a decision. Bell replies and her and Paisley argue the point. Bell then ends the first sitting. Back in the studio Alliance leader David Ford won't comment on the legalities but questions the politics of the move. He refers to the UUP's unhappiness about SF's links to paramilitaries yet here they sign up the UVF spokesman who aren't't even on ceasefire. He comments in IMC reports on UVF and how that effects the UUP's fitness for government From outside the chamber the UUP's leader R. Empey speaks to the press. He criticises P. Hain decisions to date. Then back in the studio D. Ervine (PUP) talks to Jim Fitzpatrick. He says he's leader of the PUP but a member of the UUP assembly group. He's shocked by DUP reaction as his move has taken a ministers seat of SF. He then outlines he done it to stop nationalists having 6 seats and unionists 6 seats when nat's only have 44% of the votes. He says the UUP approached him and it gives politics a proper balance he believes and it was good for unionism and he wants Stormont to work. M. Davenport ways it's all down to the lawyers on this issue. | ||
DVD No. |
D06300 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9036 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 15th May 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Today the MLA's returned to Stormont after a three-and-a-half-year absence. Film report on today's's events begins with film clip of MLA's arriving at Stormont. They have till Nov 24th to form an executive or the government will stop paying them. SDLP's M. Durkan says the factors that caused suspension. Then IRA's arms are now dealt with. We should be reforming the executive today he says. The unions unison and (?) held a protest outside Stormont calling on FLA's to get local government back. Lily Kelly form unison comments. Inside MLA's held a minutes silence for murdered Catholic schoolboy M. McIlveen. Then new speaker Eileen Bell read a personal message on her role as speaker as members signed in. A political row broke out as PUP's D. Ervine signed in as a member of the UUP group giving the UUP a third ministry. If government was formed at the expense of SF. D. Ervine explains his reasons. Then UUP's Reg Empey's views on the DUP reaction followed by DUP's I. Paisley Snr's reaction to UUP lies. Also Raymond McCord a victims campaigner and SF's Gerry Adams comment then. Indep/MLA Dr. Kiernan Deeney's views on Stormont's recall. Back in the studio UUP leader Reg Empey explains what he sees as advantage of having David Ervine within the UUP group. To restore the unionist/nationalist balance. Then PUP's D. Ervine outlines the figures of this balance. He's mystified by DUP reaction. Ervine says he remains PUP leader. Reg Empey is asked to explain what happened to no guns, no government mantra. Now they have a member aligned to a group that hasn't't given up any guns, the UVF. Empey says he's working on that issue. Then in the studio DUP I. Paisley Snr. outlines his views. If UUP is against criminality and guns why have they brought in the PUP leader with it's UVF links. He says it's purely the UUP who gain from the move. Paisley says they are inconsistent and they aren't't taking a SF seat. Paisley comments then on the chances of assembly restoring an executive. Then it's live to Stormont where SF's Gerry Adams says he isn't't really interested in the PUP/UUP link. He says what's important is that our politicians take charge and he call on Paisley to exercise his mandate. Adams comments then on his views on having an election. He also talks about death of Michael McIlveen and other important issues to be dealt with. He doesn't't want a talking shop with no power. In Ballymena the PSNI have said sectarian tensions remain high after the Michael McIlveen murder. Film report says 2 teenagers charged in Coleraine with the killing have been threatened. The boys can't be named. PSNI Superintendent T. Shevlin issues statement. Next report is from Ken Reid at Stormont. He gives his analysis of today's events at Stormont and what the government will think of today and the prospect for achieving everything by Nov 24th. K. Reid also comments on the D. Ervine UUP link up and what advice could be given to Eileen Bell on it. He also points out that tomorrow SF won't be attending the economy debate. In Coleraine last night Patrick Fleming (45) a suspected drug dealer who was under investigation by the Assets Recovery Agency was stabbed to death. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06310 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9037 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th May 2006 | Duration: |
70 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Rocky Road to Dublin | ||
Description: |
Made in black and white in 1968 this programme takes a sarcastic look at life in Ireland in the 1960s. It covers all aspects of social life, the pubs, the GAA, Religion, language, press, education and arts. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
913 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th May 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Portadown Orangeman Don McDay has resigned from the parades commission after he forged references from SFLP's Dolores Kelly and DUP MP D. Simpson. Film report with reaction of Roger Poole the parades/comm and reveals Dolores Kelly's reaction. There is a possibility that the other Orange representatives David Burrows used Methodist minister Jim Wray as a reference without his permission. It all leaves parades/comm. in a difficult position going into the marching season. Meanwhile at the assembly its day two and the SF benches were empty for the debate on the economy. Film report from Ken Reid with SF's Gerry Adams explaining the party's position on this debate as pointless without an executive. Then SDLP's A. McDonnell explains why they did take part. Inside the chamber the UUP's D. Burnside said he was glad SF wasn't't present. MLA Bob McCartney and the speaker clashed over D. Ervine enrolling in the UUP. Again PUP's David Ervine explains he was glad to take a ministers seat off SF. Meanwhile NI Sec Peter Hain opening the Mo Mowlam memorial playgroup at Stormont said the UVF now had a big decisions to make on guns and criminality. Then from the debate brief experts from some of the speakers show it was a low key debate. Earlier business leaders addressed all the MLA's in the great hall including SF. Then Ken Reid gives the latest news from Stormont on next week's plan at Stormont. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06310 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9038 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 16th May 2006 | Duration: |
67 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
The Rocky Road to Dublin | ||
Description: |
Originally made in 1968 this programme explores the themes of Ireland in the 1960s censorship, suppression and a society dominated by the catholic church. The programme adopts a sarcastic attitude to it's topics society, the pubs, the GAA, religion, language, education and the arts. It's maker even pokes fun at the lost legacy of 1916 and wonders what happens to the ideals of the revolutionaries of 1916. It's all filmed in black and white and begins with the Dubliners singing the title song. The narrator says it's the story of an island who survived 700 years under the English then nearly sank under the weight of it's own heroes and clergy. The poets and socialists who led 1916 wanted to weaken the Irish nation but they were executed. In 1921 a deal with England left 6 counties under it's control. Then came a civil war. 10 years after that the republicans who opposed the treaty came to power under DeVelera. Ireland's question was what do you do with your revolution now you've got it? Sean O'Faolain tries to answer the question in an interview. Society here eventually became utterly alien to the ideas of the 1916 republicans, an unequal society. He says 1916 leaders would have felt betrayed if they had saw today's society. The narrator says those born in the 1930s were told to be grateful. To do otherwise made you a traitor. The new heroism expected was heroic obedience. Even during WWII Ireland drifted further from the outside world. Officially it was an emergency. The 1950s brought depression, emigration and unemployment. Now there was no trace of socialism. The new republic had faded. It was the shabby afterglow of heroic days. He then pokes fun at the Royal Dublin House Show, a remnant of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy days when Ireland was their playground and we waited on them. It's now infiltrated by the Irish middleclass. Then more Irish songs sung as Dublin's Georgian façade is highlighted followed by film of the new blocks of flats. Then Conor Cruise O'Brien comments on Ireland being a special small country highlighting Frank Aikens roll at the UN cooling the Cold War he says. Ireland now sides with the US he says voting against the US in 1957 on the representation of China. The Eisenhower government used Cardinal Spellman to put the heat on the Irish government over supporting the reds. The narrator then looks at the masculine purgatories, the pubs cheered up now that women are allowed in. More singing of the Rocky Road in Dublin and other pub musician's efforts on spoons and fiddle. Then attention is turned to comment on the GAA. 72 yr ago it instituted it's ban on foreign games being played or looking at foreign games or going to dances in foreign games clubs. A GAA official explains this rule and the penalties involved and he defends the democracy of the rule and recalls the political aims of the GAA at the time it was founded and its role in the state today. The narrator then turns to the Gaelic language spoken by less than 3% of the Irish people despite money spent on encouraging a revival. He says it's time to spend less on the folklore past and do something about unemployment and emigration. Then US film director, now Irish citizen, John Huston comments on ways he can serve Ireland through film making. He explains his point of view. Then Douglas Gabeby of the Irish Times comments on resistance to change in rural Ireland. Then at Trinity College students discuss how all Ireland's papers are tied to a particular interest and aren't't independent. The speakers comments on these papers and their editorial points of views and also that of RTE who's afraid of advertisements. Then the programme comments on national schools which are in the nuns, priests and Christian brothers. Film clip shows children repeating catechism mantras like the effect of original sin on mankind and chastity dangers. The narrator wonders will any of these children grow up to write books like the Dark by John McGahern which was banned and he himself, a teacher, sacked by the local priest. The I.N.T.O abandoned the case. Theatre producer Jim Fitzgerald says most young Irish writers like him who were communist were destroyed by the catholic church newspaper The Standard which said 'this man is dangerous behind his photo'. He then comments on the history of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin founded by W.B. Yeats and how it's beargoise rejected Sean O'Casey and this old guard still control the Abbey Theatre. The programme then under the title censorship shows a list of authors who have had books banned in Ireland. It contains 31 names many of them now household names. Then Professor Liam O'Briain, a member of the appeal boards on censorship recalls censorship on sound films. He says countries like England have given up all their traditional values like Christianity and morality and all vice is allowed. He then outlines his philosophy on what's wrong with the modern world and what he sees as the churches fight back. The narrator then switch's to the tennis club dance hall where young people dancing together is approved but the men don't arrive till the pub's close and Irish women accept they must cheerfully lie in waiting for the men. Film clip of the dancers shown. Then a film clip shows a more modern dance hall with a younger crowd and more modern music. The narrator asks maybe we are looking our sense of sin. As the film shows the folks dancing close together if we are losing our sense of sin he says there's plenty of people wanting to do something about it. Photo's show DeValera and Sean Lemass with the clergy. Then Jack Lynch and photos of bishops. He then comments on the priests undisputed authority over the Irish family life. The Vatican council of early 1960s shook the Irish hierarchy. Many young Irish rebelled against the clergy and younger priests now try a more modern approach. A film clip of the world of Fr. Michael Cleary over 2 days is shown. He's singing to hospital patients and at a wedding. He moves from serious speech to singing rebel songs and organising dances after which he explains how he using his God given talents to get comradery with the younger people. He comments on the issue of sex and feels restraint is needed in the modern world. He admits he would like a family but accepts he can't. He's then filmed in a local boxing club with young boxers. Then at a graveyard talking to gravediggers about football matches and their attitude to death. This is followed by an interview, voice only, with a young married woman who had no children for 3 years due to birth control. Then she lost a baby and was terrified of getting pregnant again. She says many women can't afford therapists so they would go to the priest and he would tell you to offer it up or do a novena. These priests feel women should grin and bear it. On a different topic the programme says signs are Ireland is beginning to break free from a political and clerical authority which for 50 years had been characterised in it's approach to human problems by ignorance. Liam O'Briain then recalls changes in pubs as dehumanising, the beginning of a new age he says which hasn't't any tradition yet. Then the Dubliners sign the Holy Ground with a film clip of children leaving a Dublin school and running after the camera. | ||
DVD No. |
D06310 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9039 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 17th May 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Michael McIlveen (15) is buried after funeral in Ballymena. Film report begins as coffin leaves family home. Ballymena's DUP mayor Tommy NIcholl, SF's M. McGuiness and Nuala O'Loan, police ombudsman were present. Fr. Paul Symonds says Michael's death shows deep rooted sectarianism at heart of our society. Then Bishop Patrick Walsh calls for united voice against sectarianism. Meanwhile SF says 2 cars carrying mourners to the funeral were attacked in the Ballykeel area. In the commons DUP's I. Paisley spoke of a murder of Michael McIlveen. He says those that are charged with the killing are from both sections of the McIlveen family. Followed by SDLP's Mark Durkan's comments on the killing. Also in the commons on a separate issue the UUP MP Syliva Hermon has caused her deep distress and she had no part in the decision. In the courts Desmond Heaney (25) had been charged with the murder of drug dealer Patrick Fleming (40) last Sunday morning. Film report says Mr. Fleming was under investigation by the assets recovery agency which had frozen £.5 of his assets. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06310 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9040 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 18th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A.McFarland (UUP) and G.Campbell (DUP) argue about D.Ervine (PUP) signing up in the UUP group. Don McKay (Orangeman) discusses why he has resigned from the Parades Commission over his phoney references. Plus a review of Assembly business. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
348 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
912 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 18th May 2006 | Duration: |
28 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson tonight's programme begins with the DUP's G. Campbell and the UUP's Alan McFarland trading 'what aboutry' insults over the UUP's decision to allow the PUP leader David Ervine to join it's assembly group despite the PUP's links to the UVF. Thompson begins by reminding G. Campbell his party has supported PUP people for election as Lord Mayor of Belfast and works with them on the policing board. G. Campbell says that was due to a unionist block vote 10/15 years ago and it's not the issue now as no one brought them into their group. Campbell claims victims groups have adhered this UUP decision. He says some principle for UVF and IRA/SF/ Thompson quotes a UUP statement after last year's Whiterock riot in which the UUP claim the IVF tried to shoot PSNI officers and asks how are these people now linked to your party. A. McFarland replies that in 1997 the UUP tried to bring republicans in to politics, getting their hands dirty he says. What they are doing now is trying to bring loyalist paramilitaries in. McFarland says the PUP/UVF move to disarmament will take as long as it took PIRA. He wants loyalists paramilitaries on board to any future peace deal this autumn. He says the UUP strategy is to talk to the loyalist paramilitaries. Then G. Campbell rejects his point of view saying it filed with the PIRA and it will fail with loyalists. He explains why he believes so. He quotes the last IMC report on UVF activities. McFarland says NI sec Peter Hain has put PUP's Dawn Purvis onto policing board in spite of IMC report. He then reminds Campbell of DUP's involvement with Ulster resistance and William McCrea and Sammy Wilson with LVF's B. Wright at a rally and he says the DUP are hypocrites. Campbell says Ulster resistance or 3rd force never used violence and never used violence or guns he claims. Thompson then asks McFarland about their no guns no government mantra. He replies again they need loyalists in the process and also this move has saved a ministerial seat for unionism this autumn. He denies the UUP have made any approach to former DUP MLA Paul Berry. In the if you ask me spot journalist Newton Emeron comments on the problems he sees with power sharing here i.e. it's not democracy. He feels that's why the government's run to restore an executive before Nov 24th won't work. He says our only option is this government or no government and it should be this government or that government so eventually it's no government we will get. He then outlines his point of view in greater detail. This is followed by a film report from BBC business editor James Kerr on the challenges to our economy here and how do our main parties think they can help the economy grow here. It begins with Victoria Square being built. Then Kerr claims we need 140,000 new jobs here. Then David Dobbins of Business Alliance comments on what's needed here and it's not a direct rule strategy he says. Then SF's M. McLaughlin claims they are a left of centre socialist party and they want to remove regional disparity. He lists the areas he means. Then Robin Newton DUP says the economy needs to be addressed within the NI context. He wants our taxation rates to be level with the Republic. The SDLP's Sean Farren wants a creative social partnership here. He explains what he means. North/South cooperation. The UUP's Roy Beggs says he doesn't't fear Nth/Sth markers. It's all a Euro market now he says. He wants education connected with industry. Then economist David Simpson says Belfast/Derry need a development strategy. D. Dobbins wants us to move from public sector to private sector economy. Next segment concerns Orangeman's Don McKay's resignation from the parades/comm. This week after it was revealed he used Dolores Kelly (SDLP) and David Simpson (DUP) as references without their permission. In the studio he gives him explanation that he thought both were his friends and his application to join the parades/comm was accepted before he got to talk to both these people. He claims it was an honest though naive mistake. Thompson questions him on his claims and puts the views of D. Kelly and D. Simpson to him and questions him on his claim he's for a shared future and not just an Orangeman working 'behind the sector'. McKay claims he's impossible. | ||
DVD No. |
D06310 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9041 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 19th May 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Kelly | ||
Programme Title: |
Meets Peter Hain | ||
Description: |
Chat show host Gerry Kelly interviews Peter Hain (N.Ireland Secretary) on his politics and career. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
914 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 19th May 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 41 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the High Court today a judge overturned the NI sec Peter Hain's decision to appoint 2 Orangemen to the parades comm. He ruled the appointments illegal. One of the men, Don McKay resigned on Tues over forged references, the other, David Burrows is still a member. Film report has interview with Garvaghy Rd Residents Association B. McKenna who took the case. Calls their victory one for common sense. The report also gives details of Justice Morgan's 15 page ruling and comments of SF MLA John O'Dowd and DUP's Peter Robinson. The NI sec is considering an appeal. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
348 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9042 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 19th May 2006 | Duration: |
21 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Gerry Meets | ||
Programme Title: |
Gerry Kelly Meets Peter Hain | ||
Description: |
This is a chat show programme in which host Gerry Kelly talks to N.I.'s 15th sec of state Peter Hain in Stormont Castle. He begins by asking Hain to describe his personality. He replies he gets on with most people if they want to get on with him. He says he goes through life in an easy affable way. Being brought up in South Africa with bitterness all around he tries now to avoid letting bitterness enter his life as it grinds you down and destroys you. In his childhood he recalls his mother and father loved politics. He grandfather was interested in the more liberal side of SA's white politics. Both his parents were affronted by what they saw around them in SA. This created in his a passion to do something about injustice and prejudice. He recalls his parents were 'banned person's' and explains what that actually meant. You couldn't't be in a political party or attend a social gathering. His parents were the first married couple ever banned. He recalls their white friends were supportive but their relatives weren't. His aunt even disowned his mother in a local newspaper. In 2000 he returned to Pretoria. As the Labour government's African Minister he met his aunt again at a function and now she was proud of him. Some of the Hain' friends formed an Armed Resistance Group but her recalls his father telling him he opposed violence and the group's activities like blowing up electricity pylons. In one attack at a train station 2 people were killed. The bomber was executed at his funeral aged 15. Peter Hain was asked to give the eulogy. Hain recalls his parents put the mains widow and child up and read the address because his father was stopped from doing it. They opposed violence but in the end he says you have to stand by your friends. In 1966 they were hounded out of SA to London. Hain recalls he'd never seen television before till that and went to see Chelsea play. By the age of 19 Hain was in the headlines with anti-apartheid protests. He recalls non violent direct action tactics i.e. running into pitch's to stop match's and he talks about his court appearance on criminal conspiracy charges. He was fined £200. He looks back on it all with pride. He says Nelson Mandela told him the protests were a moral boost. He comments on the surveillance of him by MI5 at the time. He's asked what compromises has he made since them to yet be a cabinet politician now. He maintains he has the same beliefs and values but the young Hain of the 70s would say he's now part of the establishment. Hain then recalls Blair asking him to take the NI job and his reaction to getting this sensitive job with high wire politics. He feels he's not bothered by politicians shouting and screaming and that's necessary here. He says he likes and respects Paisley, he likes Adams and McGuiness. Some politicians irritate him but he likes them all he says and he listens to them all. When asked is his relationship just business or personal he recall Paisley's 80th birthday party, SF's M. McGuiness love of cricket, Adams interest in trees and gardening, he has attempted to learn the politicians interests. He asks does he think our politicians will get a deal by Nov 24th. He replies he thinks they will do it. He recalls his feelings watching them at the recall. He repeats Nov 24th is for real. After that he'll stop salaries and close constituency offices. He feels the single biggest thorniest issue they must deal with is trust. He means this isn't't you have to like them, just trust them. He elaborates on this. Kelly asks him does he ever have time for family. He recalls his ideal Saturday night with his wife. He enjoys his grandchildren and going to Chelsea or Rugby or Silverstone. On his ambitions he says he'd like to do more in government He feels Gordon brown will succeed Tony Blair. He avoids saying he wants to be deputy PM under Gordon Brown. He's then asked to say how he thinks history will judge his time here. | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9043 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 21st May 2006 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Black Sheep | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This documentary tells the story of a Kenmore mans two great uncles who fought the British in the War of Independence and were both killed in the Irish Civil War. (Not watched yet) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
915 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 21st May 2006 | Duration: |
33 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Black Sheep? | ||
Programme Title: |
The Sons of O'Connor Scarteen | ||
Description: |
This documentary looks back to the time of the Civil War in the Republic and profiles the killing of 2 brothers who were in the Free State Army, Brig-General Tom O'Connor and Captain John O'Connor by the republican anti-treaty IRA. This programme evolves around the research of Patrick O'Connor Scarteen into the deaths of his granduncles in Kerry 80 years ago. He's against violence although says a relative of his Dermot O'Neill was in the PIRA and shot dead by police in London. RTE clips of 23-9-96 shown. It's unknown when his granduncles jointed the vols. to fight for freedom in the War of Independence but after that war, they like everyone took sides in the Civil War. Unlike most of their Kerry comrades they went pro treaty and into the Free State Army. At dawn on 9-9-1922, 70 anti treaty IRA men under the command of John Joe Rice entered Kenmare at 7am. A number of them entered the O'Connor house and shot the 2 brothers. Young Patrick recalls when he was 5 his granny telling him about the killings and his interest ever since then. He begins questioning his father, then examine baker account right up to the morning they died. His father describes the events of the shooting. To try and find out about the tensions in the Kerry IRA at this time and see why his granduncles took the pro treaty side Patrick goes to read the Ernie O'Malley papers. He had fought with the anti treaty republicans and during the 1940s and 50s he gathered together 400 interviews with former comrades. He joins Una Somerville, an archivist at UCD to read the notes. They find mention of Tom Scarteen with O'Malley in a safe house. Then at Blackwater a neighbour shows Patrick an old IRA hideout dug into the rocks. A clip from the 1936 film 'The Dawn' showing the IRA attacking the tans is shown. Patrick describes his views on these 'old IRA men' who fought the British army at that time with photos of Tom and John shown. He repeats stories about his granduncle Tom attacking the British barracks in the town and escaping on a horse. In the family archives he discovers some of Tom's papers, letters and military orders, a chronicle of his last months. He reads some of the letters from Aug 1922. His cousin Jack O'Connor shows him a 1917 Webley revolver which was Tom's and his rifle with his initials on it. At the start of the civil war Tom was made head of the pro treaty brigade. Patrick then visits Prof. Michael Hopkinson author of Green on Green to find out the causes of the Irish Civil War which he explains with film of the attack on the Four Courts by pro treaty forces which included the Scarteen Brigade. A family friend Sr. Phil McCarthy confirms this. After June 30th 1922 pro treaty troops controlled Dublin. Prof Hopkinson recalls the sea board landing tactic of the pro treaty troops into rural western anti treaty areas. On 4th Aug Tom O'Connor returned to Munster. They examine his Dublin hotel bill. On 11th Aug he led 200 men in a landing at Kenmare. His death on the 9-9-22 left the anti-treaty forces in control of Kenmare. Patrick visits the local library to read an account by Jeremiah Murphy who was in the Kenmare attack by the anti-treaty IRA. Then Prof. Hopkinson comments. Patrick finds out 2 female cousins were with Tom and John in the bakery when they were killed. John Joe Rice and Tom O'Connor had been comrades in the War of Independence what caused the fallout. Patrick talks to Denis O'Shea who recalls a story about Tom capturing a British Army motorbike. Patrick's father says J.J. Rice was supposed to go with Tom to the ambush but didn't, he wanted the bike but Tom wouldn't't give it to him, that's why they fell out. On 21-3-1921 Tom was Battle of Headford Junction in which 27 Brits, 3 civilians and 2 IRA were killed. Journalist T. Dwyer describes the significance of the battle and how the IRA present ended up killing each other in the Civil War. Patrick then meets Dan Keating who is 104 years old. He recalls the O'Connor brothers and he was anti-treaty. He recalls them present at Headford Junction. He says it was a dispute over promotions in the IRA brigade that made the Scarteens go to the Free State Army. Then reading Ernie O'Malley's journal's. This is confirmed as the brigade replaced Tom Scarteen as engineer with a qualified engineer. O'Malley says this is why they left. Patrick however believes they joined the Free State Army as they were fierce Collins men. He talks to Dan Keating about this who recalls his views on M. Collins. Patrick then summarises that a lot has been said about Tom but John was older and he was the business one who started the bakery and more a part time vol. A quieter milder man. Prof. M. Hopkinson comments on the brothers Civil War choices. Then at Catholic Brugha Barracks. Patrick reads a sympathy letter sent by a Priest, the brother of the IRA leader at Headford Junction praising the brothers. Then in a pub a local man sings a song about the brothers as Patrick recalls their mothers reaction on hearing of the killings. She got a mass said for their killers. | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9044 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Fall From Grace | ||
Description: |
Paul Berry (Former DUP MLA) gives an interviw on his side allegations he had a homosexual liason with a male masseur. He denies the claim, programme shows film clips of his rise within the DUP until this story hit the press. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
916 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd May 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Stormont DUP's I. Paisley Snr. has rejected the nominations from SF's Gerry Adams as first minister. Film report on Paisley's reaction. Follows film of Adams nomination. Paisley replies 'certainly not'. Outside the UUP's Reg Empey says Paisley's reaction was predictable. He then calls on Peter Hain to allow a committee to be set up to explore the chances of restoration of devolved government Then SF's Gerry Adams says talking is the way forward or forget about the assembly. The DUP's I. Paisley says they reject any devolution talks with the IRA/SF. Meanwhile SDLP's M. Durkan says today's events sent out a negative vibe. Outside Stormont SF's Conor Murphy gives a fuller SF reaction to today's DUP's refusal. He says it looks unlikely the DUP want to be involved in power sharing. Following that in the studio DUP's Ian Paisley says progress is down to the IRA. They must say yes to the full decomm, no to criminality and say yes to the police. Paisley says he won't even sit in committee with SF to discuss any democratic deal. He says he wants an NI devolved government but it won't be democratic if terrorists are in it. Then from Stormont Ken Reid gives this analysis of today's 14.5 mins assembly meeting which he says wasn't't a surprise. He gives a view on a likely government reaction, to keep pressing ahead with Downing St. meeting. Next report highlights tonight's Insight production about ex DUP MLA Paul Berry (ends early). (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9045 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 22nd May 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 57 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Fall from Grace | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at the reasons behind the fall from favour of the DUP's Sth Armagh MLA Paul Berry. He was once a rising star of DUP politics. Introduced by Fearghal McKinney. He begins by reciting the allegations made by the Sunday World that Paul Berry had a gay/homosexual encounter in a Belfast hotel. This is the first time he has spoken publicly since then. He says he was there, he's not a homosexual and he just made a massive error of judgement. The programme begins with a profile of Berry's true red, white and blue family background. At 21 he was the darling of the party. He recalls the impression he made on the DUP. Film clip of his singing who do you think you are kidding M. Trimble. He comments on the hype at that time. It was 1998. The film clip shows the Sunday World headlines. Paisley's Prat and the gay sex story. Paul Brady recalls being door stepped by the Sunday World and he realised the story would destroy him politically. He recalls he, his family and wife were speechless as they revealed the papers story. It had massive emotional, mental impact on them and the allegation was he was a gay DUP free Presbyterian. He admits he was in the hotel room but it was a massive error of judgement and he was set up. F. McKinney asks him why he was there. He says he let politics take control and he should have been walking close to God as a Christian. He says God seen he was being controlled by politics and he says God allowed this to happen as he's not gay and someday he'll understand why God done this. He says those show the Lord loveth he chasteneth. He says he's not homo and God wasn't't tempting him with this homo encounter but he brought him to a serious point a trail. He denies he had sex with a male. He's annoyed he's being labelled a homo. He denies he was even temped by homosexuality. The paper said he made sexual texts to the other man. Berry says he can't comment as this is all sub-justice and will be a legal matter. He comments now on his life as a husband. It wasn't't easy for his wife Lorna he says. Then a film clip has him driving and listening to gospel music which he says he likes. He used to be a gospel singer but he has pulled back from that in a difficult year. He says some friends have forsaken him but not his family. F. McKinney then asks him what happened when the story was realised. He was called to a meeting in Ian Paisley's home. He recalls the pressure he was under. He was advised to get a lawyer and respond. Paisley was concerned about his wife and he was told you got yourself into this, now get yourself out. There was only a week to go to a Westminster election. Mentally and emotionally (PRINT OMITTED) brazened it out. A film clip is shown him confront journalists and threaten legal action. The party vote wasn't't affected. It won 9 seats including D. Trimble's seat. Then Berry recalls being summoned before the DUP hierarchy. It was stressful and intimidating he says and unfair. He asked for a smaller meeting. No charges were put to him but he was suspended and would be expelled. He felt the party wanted rid of him and the message to him was you have to go. However, P. Berry said no, he launched a legal challenge and won an injunction to stop DUP disciplinary procedures but it didn't bring him happiness he recalls. He then takes F. McKinney on a tour of his collection of loyalist memorabilia. A news clip then reports his quitting the DUP. P. Berry then explains the effects on his family, his father had been local DUP chairman but he was even proposed for re-election. They were now shunned by professing Christians he says. He got so low he even contemplated suicide. He recalls this serious situation. He's now an independent MLA at Stormont. He recalls how that has affected his sitting arrangements at Stormont. On the way to Stormont he comments on his feelings about registering as an independent unionist. Film clip shown of his signing in. Now he feels he's a stronger person than before. He calls it a time of trial. His options were lie down and die or face the problem. | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9046 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 23rd May 2006 | Duration: |
35 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Inside Man | ||
Description: |
Trevor McIlwrath (former RUC CID detective) tells his story about the UVF unit in Mount Vernon and its leader Mark Haddocks career as an RUC informer and agent, he says that RUC SB prevented CID from charging Haddock even though they knew he murdered Sharon McKenna on 17/01/1993, and in May 1994 G.Convey (RC) and E.Fox, and later on Ray McCord Jnr. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
917 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 23rd May 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Ken Barrett the UFF gunman who killed solicitor Pat Finucane in Feb 1989 has been freed from jail after 3 years. He was jailed in 2004 but released under the GFA. Film report reviews his conviction. With old film clips of Pat Finucane and today Pat's son John said the release was unfortunate but not their chief concern. He comments in an interview about the massive unanswered questions about the killing. Then SDLP's A. Magennis says the truth about this murder isn't't yet known. He calls for indep/public inquiry. The security service MI5 is to double it's budget here to deal with the diss/repub threat. Film report with diss/repub propaganda film and review of recent bomb finds. Over £40m will be spent in NI. Then Tory MD David Lidington comments. The NI sec Peter Hain is under fresh pressure from the courts over his appointments procedures. Today his appointment of Bertha McDougal and comments of judges today. Then reaction from DUP's J. Donaldson and from Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice. Then SDLP's Patricia Lewesley's views. Peter Hain said today he would challenge last week's court ruling that his appointment of 2 Orangemen to the parades/comm. was unlawful. SF's Phillip McGuigan gives their reaction. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9047 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 23rd May 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 47 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The PSNI Historical Enquires Team (HET) says it's been set an all but impossible task to review all the unsolved troubles murders here in 5 years. A film report with interview with HET chief Dave Cox and then Nuala O'Loan, police ombudsman says it'll take 10 years to investigate 3,300 cases. (6.30pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06320 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9048 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 23rd May 2006 | Duration: |
35 mins 28 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Inside Man | ||
Description: |
This programme presented by Mandy McQuiley interviews former RUC Det Trevor McIlwrath regarding his role as a CID handler of UVF informer Mary Haddock from North Belfast's Mount Vernon Estate. Although an RUC agent he continued to murder people under RUC protection. The programme begins with T. McIlwrath's comments on an incident at the beginnings of Haddock's double agent days when he saved an Catholic family and the killer gang where stopped on their way to murder. McIlwrath says he was well run agent. The programme then profiles T. McIlwrath. He has won over a dozen commendations for bravery and helped secure convictions against Johnny Adair and Ken Barrett. McIlwrath says it makes him sick to think they were paying Haddock 10s of thousands of pound and he was doing the murders. Haddock is now the centre of a police ombudsman inquiry into the RUC allowing agents to kill with impunity. McIlwrath said Haddock was a psychopath who enjoyed killing. He met Haddock when McIlwrath worked in Greencastle. Haddock was then 17. He recalls charging him with burglaries and petrol bombing a bus and enrolling him in adult literacy classes. Then McIlwrath recalls Haddock joining the UVF and signing him up as a loyalist informer. He says he done it without any pressure. The programme for legal reasons says it can't name agent 201240 who they refer to as agent Alico but it is Mark Haddock. In 1991 the UVF sent agent Alice (Haddock) on a murder bid but info from Haddock led to the 3 gunmen being arrested beforehand. McIlwrath recalls Haddocks info. One of the arrested Colin Caldwell was killed by the RIA in prison. Haddock had hijacked the gunman's car but was never questioned. His handler McIlwrath was convinced Haddock would keep the rules. At this point special branch also handled Haddock. McIlwrath comments on Haddocks motivation and his growing confidence as an agent. In 1992 Haddock was party to UVF plans to kill a Catholic man working in a garage. McIlwrath recalls a UVF man was jailed but agent Alice was cleared of all charges even though he was driver of the car. He was only 6 months on remand. McIlrwath recalls Haddock was paid a retainer totalling thousands of pounds but McIlwrath recalls Haddocks fears of the UVF discovering his treachery around a spade incident. The UVF then sent Haddock to kill. On 17-1-93 Haddock killed Sharon McKenna on the Shore Rd. He brother Paul McKenna describes his sisters charity work. McIlwrath recalls his alarm that Haddock hasn't't warned him of the murder. McIlwrath and his partner Johnny Brown met Haddock and he admitting the killing. The officers say they told their superiors. Haddock and some of his associates were arrested and taken to Castlereagh for 7 days. McIlwrath says he questioned him but couldn't't get him to confess again. McIlwrath denies a Johnny Brown comment that with SB present at a further meeting he confessed to being the gunman. McIlrwath says Brown wasn't't in the car at that meeting. McIlwrath says other agents told them Haddock killed Sharon McKenna. He says it shocked him and he tried from then on to get him convicted. He comments on his efforts by using the weak link the driver of the car but Sp/Branch prevented his as they wanted to protect Haddock and the driver who was also an agent. McIlwrath recalls branch didn't want convictions. Paul McDenna feels these police officers should be charged. However, McIlwrath says he continue to run Haddock but only he says to try and jail him. Within a year the UVF appointed Haddock O.C. of Mount Vernon unit. Now he could sanction murder operations. McIlwrath talks about the Mt. Vernon Estate as he drives through it and Haddocks power in the area even though his unit had 4 RUC agents in it. In May 1994 Catholic workmen Gary Convey and Eamon Fox were murdered. Haddock was arrested and released. In following 3 years UVF unit also killed David Templeton, taxi driver John Harbinson, the UVF then killed Tom Shepherd who they suspected was an agent. The killer was Haddock. McIlwrath recalls Haddocks remarks 'I really liked the guy'. He says the RUC had no control over Haddock. He blames Sp/Branch for protecting their agents over CID's. On 3-3-97 the UVF attempted and failing in bombing SF offices in Monaghan town. McIlwrath claims days before it was planted Haddock gave it to his handlers to be made safe. He recalls the incident. Haddock got £2,000. McIlwrath claims SB compromised a CID agent 'mechanic' to divert suspicion from Haddock. McIlwrath comment on Haddocks cover. Agent mechanic handed McIlwrath explosives and a weapon, got £8,000 and fled to England. While in prison for a fighting conviction Haddock ordered the murder of Ray McCord Jnr who was on bail on drugs charges. His father Ray McCord Snr began a campaign to find his sons killers. T. McIlwrath recalls Ray McCord Snr coming to visit him. He told him that Haddock ordered the killing. McCord then went to the ombudsman who began her investigation. In 2000 McIlwrath retired due to ill health. He comment on his demons reliving the trauma of murders. He under threat from the UVF and while in Mt Vernon Estate had to flee when approached by three men. The ombudsman now wanted to interview him. McIlwrath denies he mishandled any agents. He won't cooperate with the ombudsman and explains why. But spotlight says in Spring of 1991 an attempt was made to kill an Catholic man at Whiteabbey hospital. In an interview the taxi driver recalls wrestling with his would be killer. He's description matched that of Haddock. McIlwrath recalls the incident and details of tattoo. Then later he said he was confused and retracted his comments. PSNI statement read out on use of informers. McIlwrath again blames special branch. | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9049 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 25th May 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Discussion on the setting up of the new Stormont Devolution Committee by Peter Hain (N.Ireland Secretary) to discuss moving parties back into an Executive with politicans reactions to Hains move. Not watched yet. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
349 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
918 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 25th May 2006 | Duration: |
28 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the main topic for discussion tonight is NI sec Peter Hain's offer to the local political parties to for a Devolution Committee in which they could talk about preparing for government. He begins by asking Nigel Dodds (DUP) about an apparent Robinson/Paisley split on this issue in his party. N. Dodds says their position is there's no objection to a committee on issues for debate but they don't want it being a forum for negotiations or a way into negotiations for SF. Hain has said it's not going to be the latter. Thompson queries him on this point but Dodd's maintains there'll be no forum or committee for negotiations in this assembly and seen no problems in Robinsons views on Inside Ulster. The SFLP's A. McDonnell says the committee being set up will be scoping out the issues, problems and difficulties and it will or should contain senior party figures. He maintains the DUP is split on this issue but the ultimate solution must come from NI politics. Then the UUP's Darren Nesbitt supports the committee idea as a way of getting a peaceful, stable NI with an absence of paramilitary violence. Then SF's Pat Doherty says they'll make up their minds on the committee when they see the fine details of it. She does accuse the DUP of arrogance and confusion. He tells the DUP that they can't have access to power without talking to SF and the other parties. He feels this committee can establish the ground work but it's the two governments who must do the most work on issues not an assembly committee. He wants local parties to begin talking to each other. D. Nesbitt (UUP) says the problem is quite simple and we know why the assembly failed. It was lack of trust and the paramilitary presence in NI. He feels we need an outcome by Nov 24th, the government deadline. He praises UUP efforts to date. N. Dodds (DUP) then says is about wrecking the future for us all and that's the bottom line. He recalls Dec 04 Shady SF/DUP deal and says no more side deals in Downing St. He sees the committee as a hinge for negotiations. Pat Doherty (SF) is asked to explain a SF documentwhich said this committee gives P. Robison the cover he needs to talk to SF. Doherty replies the key to what SF is about is the restoration of the developed executive and the blockers are the DUP he claims. N. Dodds replies by saying they do work through committees etc. but won't negotiate with SF while they have a paramilitary army and doing support the police. Then D. Nesbitt (UUP) outlines how the committee could debate other issues, rates etc. D. Ford says the issue is addressing all the issues that caused problems. A. McDonnell (SFLP) then comments on Nov 24th deadline. He says even if SF satisfied DUP needs, the DUP would still drum up more. P. Doherty says they'll give this waffle session until June to see where it's going. In the if you ask me spot journalist and commentator Alex Kane comments on the similarities between politics here and the De Vinci code. He mentions PUP's D. Ervine joint the UUP assembly group and the problems that might bring with future IMC reports on the UVF activities. It's a Jekyll and Hyde partnership he says. The next segment then deals with the show of art work of the artist Liam De Frense and the theme of a parliament of crows or his bird's eye view of the old assembly. Politicians Barry McIlduff, Carmel Henna, Danny Kennedy, Eugene McMenain and Rainbow George and the artist all comment on the exhibition in the Long Gallery. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9050 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 29th May 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then SF MP McMcGuiness has dismissed an allegation made in yesterday's Sunday World paper by former Force Reaction Unit (FRU) handler Martin Ingram that McGuiness was a British spy. Film report reviews comments of Ingram and reviews previous IRA informers cases with comments of Martin Ingram on his honesty and the SF's calls for contempt for the accusation. In Coleraine Harpers Hill area shots were fired at a house last night. No one was hurt. Film report with UUP's David McClarty. MLA's reaction then PSNI's insp Ernie Chambers views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9051 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 30th May 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A leading playlist connected to the Mount Vernon UVF Mark Haddock has been shot 8 times in Newtownabbey outside Belfast. He is still alive. Report says Haddock is on bail on an attempted murder charge from Dec 2002 when he's accused of trying to kill Trevor Gowdy. M. Haddock was also questioned about the 1997 murder of Raymond McCord Jnr whose killing is the focus of a major collusion investigation by the police ombudsman. Telephone report from the scene. In the studio Chris Moore profiles Mark Haddock as UVF member who works for Special Branch. Old film clips shown of this at Gowdy trail. Then from Stormont SF's Mc. McGuiness says he is a million percent certain he was not working as a British spy. He blames in the DUP for fermenting this story. Film report with McGuiness response to the Sunday World story. Then DUP's Ian Paisley Jnr's response. The government has revealed it's master plan for the Maze Prison site today. Film report from Jamie DeLargey on the 42,000 seater stadium which offers a home to GAA, rugby and soccer games and an international centre for conflict resolution. The whole thing could cost £400m. NIO Minster David Henson comments on the role for the private sector in the project. Then DUP Edwin Boots comments on the potential. Then SF MLA Paul Butler comments on the controversy over the maintaining of a H-Block and hospital prison where Bobby Sands died. He denies it a shrine to republicans. Then J. Delargey gives his analysis of the current situation and attitudes to the government plan. Then a second report from Adrian Logan looks at the sports communities reaction to today's announcement. Firstly the GAA with president Nicky Brennan's reaction. Then the Ulster Rugby's Chief Executive Michael Reid's reaction. The third ingredient, soccer is facing opposition from grass roots fans. A film report from Neil Brittain looks at that with comments of Gary McAllister of the NI supporters clubs who calls the Maze site a white elephant. Then UUP Cllr bob Stokers views. Followed by views of IFA chief executive Howard Wells. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9052 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 31st May 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then loyalist sources say Mark Haddock was hot by the UVF 6 times but the shooting wasn't't sanctioned by the UVF leadership. Film report from the scene of the shooting. Haddock seriously ill but alive. PSNI's DI Gareth Nicholl comments on the police lines of inquiry. Then Ray McCord Snr gives his reaction. The UVF leadership did sanction the killing. Meanwhile the UUP leader Reg Empey has defended his decision to allow the PUP leader D. Ervine to join his assembly team. Film report from Ken Reid on the political fallout after the Haddock shooting. UUP's Osmond Bernie comments. Then DUP's N. Dodds views. Then the nationalists M. Durkan (SDLP) and G. Kelly (SF) both the UUP made a mistake but UUP's Reg Empey maintains he's trying to move loyalists away from violence and paramilitarism. Then in the studio PUP's D. Ervine says that those who shot Haddock were opportunist. His understanding is that the UVF leadership had no hand in it. D. Ervine then says R. Empey made the right decision and he's helping the peace process. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
349 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9053 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Blind Eye to Murder | ||
Description: |
Programme takes a close look at Mount Vernons UVF leader Mark Haddock and examines the evidence, he committed multiple murders while being protected by the RUC Special Branch, with comments from Ray McCord Snr on Unionist politicans silence and Jonty Brown (ex-RUC CID Sgt) on the CID/SB relationship. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
350 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
919 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Reg Empey (UUP Leader) gives his reaction to the UVF's attempted murder of Mark Haddock, especially as the UUP has allowed D.Ervine (PUP Leader) to join its assembly group. Next item the Pat McCarthy (SDLP) from Belfasts Ormeau Road has been elected the city's Lord Mayor. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
350 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
920 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then preview of tonight's UTV Insight programme called Blind Eye to Murder in which its revealed the wounded UVF leaser Mark Haddock was linked to 20 murders which he worked for RUC special branch as a double agent. Film report from Chris Moore with film clip of him at court and preview of role of T. McIlwrath and J. Brown in handling him. With views of Paul McKenna whose sister was murdered by Haddock. J. Brown says Haddock had approved murdered stamped on him by the RUC. He had a licence to kill. Police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan is preparing a report on Haddocks links to murders and the RUC special branch. Meanwhile at today's policing board meeting the DUP's Arlene Foster raised objections to PUP member Dawn Purvis' presence on the board. Film report with A. Fosters complaint about the PUP constraining her comments. The chairman Des Rea defended D. Purvis' presence. Then PSNI Chief Constable H. Orde says he's no constraints about talking in front of D. Purvis. Outside H. Orde said it's too early to say who shot M. Haddock. In courts 2 men appeared on terrorist charged linked to diss/repub membership and cigarette smuggling. They were Aidan Grew (37) of Blackwater town and Noel Abernethy (50) of Armagh. Film report on charges. In Stormont today the NI sec Peter Hain refused a meeting with the political parties here about the (?) of businesses here but the report says Hain has just changed his mind following local parties pressure. UUP's Basil McCrea comments. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's events and Hain's change of mind. (6pm Cont) | ||
DVD No. |
D06330 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9054 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 19 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Blind Eye to Murder | ||
Description: |
Presented b Chris Moore this programme concerns the UVF leader in Mount Vernon who's also a paid agent of special branch and a suspected serial killer. He's called Mark Haddock and this week he survived a UVF attempt to kill him. The programme begins with a brief summary of Haddock and film of hi entering Belfast's courts with his face covered where he faced an attempted murder charge. Chris Moore then describes the basis of those current charges against Haddock. The attempted murder of hotel doorman Trevor Gowdy and the circumstances leading to Gowdy being summonsed to a UVF club and beaten until his skull was fractured, his leg broken and then left for dead by his attackers. Gowdy knew his attackers were from the Mount Vernon UVF and he went to the police who arrested Haddock and his cohorts. Moore then highlights the once UVF leader Gusty Spencer 1994 ceasefire words about object apologies and comment on how hollow these words were for T. Gowdy and other man, ones like Raymond McCord whose son Ray Jnr. was killed in 1997 by Mount Vernon UVF which he had joined. Ray Snr firstly blamed the UDA but found out it was UVF which he had joined. Ray Snr firstly blamed the UDA but found out it was the UVF men. He tells Chris Moore of those days. Then he explains his motivation for his 8 yr battle against his sons killers and how he feels let down by the RUC and the British government. He verbally condemns the UVF as killers of unionists and the RUC knew it. He discovers Haddock had his son killed because he was brining drugs into N. Ireland for Haddock. He also found out Haddock was a special branch informer and meet his handler RUC man Trevor McIlwrath. McIlwrath recruited Haddock and tells Insight initially Haddock was a lifesaver. He recalls a 1991 operation by the UVF to kill an Catholic man that Haddock prevented. Ex RUC Sgt Jaunty Brown recalls the case. 2 UVF men were convicted. One of them was killed by PIRA in prison. Moore then describes special branch's primacy over CID at this time. Jaunty Brown comments on how this was open to abuse. SB took over Haddock. He was now agent Roxy. For CID he had been agent Helen. Ray McCord says the SB attitude was 'was there a bigger picture' They got Haddock up the UVF promotion ladder with an attitude it doesn't't matter if he murders people along the way. Then an unidentified Catholic taxi driver recalls in 1991 escaping from Haddock who tried to kill him. He identified tattoos Haddock had. McIlwrath says he found out about his attack by accident. The taxi driver got Haddocks gun. The RUC too no fingerprints of it. The drivers t-shirt had Haddocks blood on nit but no blood tests were done. Haddock wan't prosecuted. His reaction on Jan 17 1993 was to kill Catholic Sharon McKenna. As a test he wasn't't allowed out of the UVF's sight. Jonny Brown explains what happened next. Then Paul McKenna recalls his sisters last movements up until Haddock shot her with a shotgun. The next day Haddock told McIlwrath he was the second human on the job. Jonty Brown recalls meeting haddock how was crying and remorseful but he couldn't't arrest him. At a further meeting with McIlwrath and a SB officer Haddock admitted he was the killer but SB weren't interested. At a meeting with SB Brown was told Haddock would be arrested but he wanted him out. Brown was solely to give him a shoulder to cry on. J. Brown objected and was told to fuck off by the branch men. Brown says Haddock walked out of Castlereagh with approved murderer stamped on him by the RUC, why are people surprised he killed again. Haddocks unit, the Dirty Dozen burned down an LVF bar in Portadown. One of the gang also an agent called the Mechanic tells Insight of Haddocks role in the Tommy Shepherd murder in Ballymena in March 1996. Mechanic says Haddock said after 'I liked the guy too'. C. Moore says Haddock authorised or committed 21 killings and that was in SB records. In 1997 former minister David Templeton was beaten to death by Haddocks gang. Chris Moore says Haddock authorised or committed 21 killings and that was in SB records. In 1997 former minister David Templeton was beaten to death b Haddocks gang. Chris Moore explains way. Then Jene Winters of British / Irish rights watch says Templeton identified Haddock to the RUC before he died but nobody was arrested. R. McCord criticises the role of unionist politicians over 34 UVF murders since 1994. Labours Pat Rabbitte speaks on McCord killing in Dail. McCord recalls approaching Nuala O'Loan. She recalls Haddock/McCord case. J. Brown describes SB power within the RUC but he refused to cooperate with ombudsman over her hostility towards him as does T. McIlwrath. Paul McKenna comments. Then Fane Winters. The RUC declined to take part in the programme. Moore says Haddock got £62,000 a year as a tout for the state. | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9055 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 1st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson. In the first segment he says it's been another bad wk for the UUP's Reg Empey over his decision to from a link with the PUP's D. Ervine in the assembly. This week it seems the UVF shot one of it's own Mark Haddock in Newtownabbey. Reg Empey begins by condemning the attack and those who carried it out. On the question of his arrangement with the Assembly with the PUP's D. Ervine who Empey says is devoted to exclusively peaceful means. Empey says it's a similar arrangement the UUP and the DUP have had in Belfast City Hall for 13 years. The UUP decision in the assembly is tactical. It's to maximise the unionist position in the event of ministers being appointed to the executive. The second dimension to it is the wider issue of getting loyalist politicians to call it a day on violence. Thompson criticises this move without loyalists giving a statement of intent to reject violence. Empey says after 35 years of police activity paramiltarism hasn't't ended. He calls the Haddock and Donaldson shootings score setline which could go on for 10 years. Then he refers to the IMC report which called on politicians to do all they could to end paramilitary activity. Thompson asks him what influenced has he to paramilitary activity. Empey reveals he has spoke to UVF leader this week through channels and they said they didn't shoot Haddock. Empey repeats he's trying to stop loyalist violence. Thompson says UUP contact with republicans since 1997 failed to get decomm until the DUP started playing hardball with republicans. Empey repeats decomm began when the UUP was in the executive lead role. Without UUP efforts there would be no decomm he claims, no peace or prosperity he says. Thompson says but the UVF isn't't on ceasefire. Empey says they've told him they are working towards it, he says the UVF was told of the social damages to Prot/communities they are doing. Empey says IMC reports are important in future months but UVF leaders must be allowed to bring their grassroots with them. He criticises the DUP criticism of Dawn Purvis PUP 2 months ago to the policing board. R. Empey says in the 70s/80s unionist politicians strutted about in the company of paramilitaries. They now have a responsibility to clean that mess up to get stability but he wants to the autumn to try out his current approach. Empey then comments on the NI sec Peter Hain's removal of all business from the assembly next week as bewildering. He rejects Hain's views of the situation that he wants to await the inaugural meeting of the Devolution Committee. In the if you ask me spot journalist Fionnula O'Connor comments on the friendship between the UDA's Jackie McDonald and the Irish President Mary McAleese and her husband and the pitfalls of such contacts. She comments on Reg Empey's UUP current links to the PUP's D. Ervine and the press speculation on a future UDA feud between the Shoukri's and J. McDonald but the Irish government accepts McAleese contacts as outreach to loyalists. She claims Martin McAleese has won funding for loyalists projects and gone golfing with J. McDonald. Noel Thompson next looks at the new assembly speaker Alliances Aileen Bell with repeat showing of a film report made when she first became an MLA. The recalls her family life in West Belfast when young. She comments on her mixed marriage in 1972. They were first put out of the Lisburn Rd area, then went to live in England for 6 years. She had no children. She got a mature degree in politics. She likes cats and Coronation St. Then Thompson introduces the newly elected Belfast lord Mayor, the SDLP Pat McCarthy from the Ormeau Rd. area who says he'll try and use his influence on all those who are movers and shakers in our city. McCarthy then details how he will reflect the opinions of unionists in his term. Even though he's a supporter of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) he reveals his granny came from Sandy Row. He comments on his plans to combat racism in Belfast. He comments on loyalists refusing a Chinese comm/centre in Donegall Pass. He hopes to change attitudes if a royal visit comes next year he will welcome it. On the student drinking in the Holyland area he criticises the magistrates low fines. He also promises action against kerb crawling and prostitution. He wants a debate on what people want Belfast to be like in 2020. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routing on week's news. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9056 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 2nd Jun 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Lenadoon area of West Belfast a man has been shot and wounded. Film report says he's not seriously hurt. Local SF Cllr G. O'Neill comments on who done it but denies any IRA involvement. Meanwhile the PSNI have arrested 2 men in a follow-up of the shooting of alleged UVF informer Mark Haddock in Newtownabbey. Film report profiles Haddocks last movements and his injuries and reviews last night's Insight on Haddock with Ex RUC sgt J. Brown's remarks he was an RUC approved murderer. Following complaints from Ray McCord. An ombudsman report on Haddock expected later in the year. Ray McCord in an interview attacks unionist politicians silence on loyalists murder. SDLP MP A. McDonnell wants an immediate inquiry into this case as does Paul McKenna whose sister was killed by Haddock. DUP's N. Dodds didn't comment on this case when asked. Then in a studio interview with Paul Clarke, R. McCord says Haddock is linked to 21 murders and he still hasn't't been arrested. He wants H. Orde to arrest him and he criticises the silence of unionists politicians on loyalists murders and again their silence today. He also tells D. Ervine (PUP) to apologise and admit he's being telling the truth for 8.5 years. In Belfast courts Sean Howey (36) from Jonesboro has been told his trial on charges of causing the Omagh bomb will begin Sept 6th. He will have been in custody for 3 years by the trial date. In Belfast dock HMS Caroline the sole surviving warship of the May 1916 Battle of Jutland is profiled with Naval officer Ian Allan's comments on Caroline and the battle and it's results. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9057 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 5th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Haddock Case Fallout | ||
Description: |
Begins with a film review of UVF leader M.Haddocks crimes and role as SB informer, also profile of the Walker Report move to give SB control over CID. Jonty Brown comments on SB hardcore. In the studio Brian Feeney, Chris Ryder (journalists) and Mark Thompson (Relatives for Justice) discuss state directed terrorism and the Unionist lack of concern, then Jonty Brown and Ray McCord view and also from Jane Winters (British and Irish Rights Watch Group). | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
350 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
921 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 5th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in the Haddock shooting a close associate of his is charged. Film report names Darren Moore and shows a film clip of him leaving the Belfast courts at an earlier appearance was once Haddocks closest friend. Haddock shot 6 times is still seriously ill. Moore replied not guilty to the charges. They loyal orders today met the Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady to explain to him why they think the parades commission should be replaced. A statement has just been released. No film report. At Stormont today the new Devolution Committee failed to elect a new chairman at its first meeting. Film report from Ken Reid with DUP's I. Paisley's comments on his views of SF. Then reaction from SF's M. McGuiness to the DUP stance. The SDLP's M. Durkan says the DUP are there to carry on vetoing and stop this committee working. Then alliances David Ford comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9058 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 5th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
The Haddock Case Fallout | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Fearghal McKinney this programme looks at the political reactions to the revelations that UVF man Mark Haddock was a paid RUC special branch agent and they knew he was a murderer. The programme begins with a review of Chris Moore's film report on Haddock with a film clip of him looking startled outside his house. Then profile of Sharon McKenna murder with her brother Paul's comments. Haddock went on to be involved in another 20 murders even though he admitted to RUC detectives J. Brown and T. McIlwrath he killed Sharon McKenna Johnston Brown comments. The 1980 water report gave SB primacy with the police, then kept Haddock out of jail. Sp/branch ran the police. J. Brown calls it corrupt policing, mal practice but he says 98% of the special branch officers were honourable and decent. Haddock is just the latest in a long line of informers able to go killing. The Steven's inquiry experienced special branch obstruction. He concluded there was collusion but never got the evidence to prosecute sp/branch officers. Film clip of his remarks. J. Brown recalls a sp/branch man told him they can't be indicated because they don't record what they do. H. Orde reforms are discussed. Brown says nothing has changed. F. McKinney says DPS refused an interview. He asks why are unionist politicians not asking questions. They remain silent on the issue. In the studio author Chris Ryder, journalist Brian Feeney and Relatives for Justice spokesman Mark Thompson discuss the current situation. Brian Feeney says there's no doubt the state here did direct a lot of people who committed murders. He recalls (ILLEGIBLE) Whitehall also and British politicians here. Then Chris Ryder is appalled by the arrogance of special branch but says the stigma mustn't touch all RUC officers. Mark Thompson then reflects the defence that the RUC sp/branch were saving lives. He quotes the European article on Human Rights No. 2, the right to life which the British government signed. The British ran agents to take lives not protect them. He lists Haddock. T. Knight, Stobie K. Barrett and J. White cases. Then B. Wright and M. Fulton. B. Feeney comments on the 1980 Walker report and the lack of guidelines for running agents. C. Ryder says J. Hermon backed the Walker report. M. Thompson says Walker report mainstreamed policy of murder. Task and coordination group roles is mentioned by B. Feeney. M. Thompson says collusion affected everybody in the community. These cases are only the tip of the iceberg. He calls for an international investigation. M. McKinney then introduces a film report on Ray McCord's effect against Haddocks gang. He laments the position of unionist politicians in an interview. J. Brown says unionist politicians don't want to hear the facts. M. Thompson agrees and mentions agent involved in Robb/McIlwane murders. B. Feeney says unionists are ambivalent about loyalists violence throughout history. C. Ryder emphasises unionist support for RUC. M. Thompson says difference must be made over state killings and paramilitary ones. Feeney says collusion has damaged unionist areas. He quotes R. Empey saying unionist politicians used loyalist paramilitaries. Thompson says unionists come to RFJ for help. Then in a further interview Jane Winters of British / Irish rights watch comments on MI5 taking over the special branch role. B. Feeney comments on MI5's faults. Then M. Thompson's views. Then Chris Ryder says now there's no accountability over MI5. Thompson says human rights must be at the heart of policing here. | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 (comm) | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9059 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
57 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
True Lives | ||
Programme Title: |
Murder on Main Street | ||
Description: |
This documentary profiles the PIRA's killing of Gerry McCabe (Garda) and wounding of Ben Sullivan (Garda) during a robbery in Ardare on 6th June 1996. It contains family accounts of tributes to G.McCabe, and follows the lines of inquiry used by Garda to establish the PIRA gangs indentities, then given profiles of each of the wanted men, and their trials. Mrs McCabe's compaign to find out the leaders behind the robbery is profiled and inlcudes film clip of her confronting Gerry Adams at a USA function. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
350 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
922 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Two men have been arrested in inquiries into the 1994 Loughlinisland pub killings by the UVF. 6 res died. Film report with family's statement. No one was ever charged with the murders. The policing charges overseer Al Hutchinson has released his annual report. Film report on the failings at introducing the Patten report and he expresses concern about NI5 taking over national security here. In his interview he laments the policing college hasn't't been built and the heavily fortified police stations. I. Paisley Jnr supports MI5 role. Then SF's M. McLaughlin rejects their role. Then Al Hutchinson says politics is holding policing improvements back. He highlights the improvements over the last 5 years. At Stormont further deadlock today on appointing a chairman to the devolution committee. Film report from Ken Reid. Also reports on a businessmen's protest. They want industrial rates capped at the current rate. UUP's Basil McCrea explains. Inside Stormont the loyal orders were meeting the SDLP. Before that Orange chief Robert Saulters commented on his meeting yesterday with Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady. He says he wants old time orange parades on the 12th July. In the chamber I. Paisley DUP argued for a removing of the Nov 12th NIO deadline. With SDLP's S. Farren's reaction. In the House of Lords, Lord Trimble of Lisnagarvey has taken his seat. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9060 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 6th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
54 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
True Lives | ||
Programme Title: |
Murder on Main Street | ||
Description: |
On 7th June 1996 the PIRA attempted to rob £100,000 from a post office van in Adare, Co. Limerick. Two Garda detectives were guarding the van, Ben O'Sullivan and Jerry McCabe. Both were shot with Jerry McCabe dying of his injuries. This programme profiles that day and it's legacy. It begins with Jerry's widow Ann recalling that morning as he left for work. Then Mark McCabe on how Ann looked after Jerry. Then Limerick Garda Ch/Superintendent Willie Keane recalls June 7th at HQ as post office vans were allocated Garda special branch escorts. The two men's assignments to that particular van was purely coincidental. Then Garda Ben O'Sullivan and postman Willie Jackson recall arriving in Adare on June 7th and the sequence of events that followed their stopping at the post office. O'Sullivan recalls seeing the PIRA gang arrive in a jeep then rammed the Garda car and left out carrying rifles and wearing balaclavas. O'Sullivan recalls the effect in his car as gunman fired 2 bursts into the car. Postman W. Jackson describes what happened next, then when the gunmen left. O'Sullivan describes seeing Jerry was dead with real scene of the crimes photos shown of the officers corpse in the car. Then Ann McCabe recalls being told of her husband's death at her home. Then Mark McCabe recalls the reaction of the McCabe children including Gerry's son Ross. Film clip of the after math of the scene of the shooting are shown with comments of former dep/insp Brendan McArdle of the Garda Technical Bureau on the scene. More still photos of Jerry McCabe's body are shown. McArdle says it's amazing Ben O'Sullivan survived. 15 AK rounds were fired. The rounds were unique to the PIRA he says. Sunday World journalist Paul Williams comments. The news reports hear IRA denials of involvement and Garda claims it was the PIRA which includes Gerry Adams denials of IRA involvement. Then Ann McCabe gives her views on Adams remarks. Then using photos to support his views D/I B. McArdle says this was a deliberate shooting, not an accidental one. Ben O'Sullivan also doesn't't believe it was an accidental shooting. B. McArdle recalls McCabe's revolver was in his holster and the U21 was on the back seat of the car, unloaded in its case. The AK has been firmed recently at another armed robbery in Co. Limerick in June 1994. Also used that day was a heckler and Koch rifle which was also used in Mill St. Co. Cork in Jan 1994 in another robbery and both these robberies were attributed to the PIRA. Journalist Paul Williams says on the day of the McCabe murder he had list of 12/13 names of suspects from the PIRA Munster brigade. He profiles the impatience of the PIRA unit and their operations range. Then Liam Burke of Press 22 describes Jerry McCabe's funeral with still photos. He comments on the friendship between Jerry and Ben with a film video clip shown of 20-11-93 of Jerry's birthday. Ann comments on her loss as film shows her at his grave. She describes her husband's qualities. Ch/Superintendent W. Keane recalls on the 8th June they arrested Jeremiah Sheehy. Then on 9th June John Quinn was arrested. Then on 18th June Michael O'Neill was arrested. Paul Williams (journalist) says Garda intelligence had Kevin Walsh as the Limerick PIRA leader. He says he came from a republican family of 2 generations and in 1976 he had been convicted of armed robbery in Co. Kerry and got 8 years. Photo shown. Then Pat Kearney, Jerry's brother in law comments on Walsh as he drives through Patrickswell where Walsh lived. He also gives his opinions on O'Neill and Quinn who lived nearby and then he details the men's movements on the night before the robbery and their meeting outside a local pub/restaurant called Finnegans. In Ballylongford, Co. Kerry publican Alan Kennelly recalls his memories of Jerry McCabe from their youth. He says Jerry's father never recovered from the loss of his son. Family video clip shown. Then Keith Lancaster recalls his days at Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary with J. McCabe. Still photos shown. Then Pat Kearney describes the circumstances of the arrest of Pearce McAuley in Connemara, Co. Galway. He then profiles this Strabane experienced PIRA member who in 1993 came to prominence with Neesan Quinlivan escaped from London Brixton Prison. Film clip shown where they were held on murder charges. In 1993 he got 7 years in Dublin for possession of firearms. In 1995 he was released by the government as a gesture following the first PIRA ceasefire. 3 years after the killing of Gerry McCabe. McAuley had signed his bail condition forms in Nina Garda Station, then vanished. Next Ann McCabe recalls meeting Gerry at a dance in 1965 and their marriage in 1967. Still photos shown and family video clips as she describes him. Then garage owner Chris O'Neill recalls McCabe's talent at fixing cars. He recalls a conversation with McCabe about Kevin Walsh who was to shoot Gerry 6 months later. In 1998 Kevin Walsh was still on the run. Ch/Superintendent Willie Keane recalls the Garda inquiry at that time. Then Pat Kearney recalls in Co. Cavan in March 1998 Kevin Walsh was arrested and was armed at the time with a pistol and a rifle. Brendan McArdle comments on his arms. Walsh also had false passports. Ann McCabe asks who was funding him during all that time on the run. Then Liam Burke of Press 22 shows a photo he took of Walsh being taken to Henry St. Garda Station and comments on his relaxed demeanour. Then a film clip shows the 4 accused trial begin at the special criminal court in Dublin in Jan 1999. Then Paul Williams recalls the intimidation directed at witnesses in the case. B. McArdle says after the robbery the gang went to a farm at Toomevara in Co. Tipperary where they washed and burnt clothes. Another man removed the weapons. They haven't been recovered. The farmer, Patrick Harty (52) was sent to prison for contempt when he wouldn't't give evidence. 2 other prosecution witnesses, Patrick and Sally Walsh were declared hostile witnesses. Film clip on their evidence from RTE news, Jan 1999. Journalist Patrick Williams says it looked like the case would collapse. 4 of the defendants apologised for what happened. Walsh showed no remorse. Ann McCabe comments on Walsh's hatred of the Garda and of his shooting Jerry. An RTE news clip from Feb 1999 covers the sentences. Kevin Walsh and Pearce McAuley got 14 years for manslaughter. J. Sheehy got 12 years and M. O'Neill got 11 years and John Quinn got 6 years for conspiracy to rob. Film clip of all the men shown. Ann McCabe gives her reaction to the sentences from outside the men's prison. With a still photo of the 4 men shown from inside Castlerea Prison where Martin Ferris, Gerry Adams and M. McGuiness have visited them. Journalist Paul Williams also objects to the men's sentences and lenient conditions. Then radio news reports play the reactions of Irish PM B. Ahern and SF's M. McGuiness. Then Gerry Adams says Ahern told him that all IRA prisoners would have to be released without exemption. B. Ahern says he doesn't't have an alternate. Ann McCabe says she was astounded by Ahern's remarks. Then in a film interview B. Ahern recalls how the prisoners were sued by SF in his discussions on the peace process with SF and a film clip shows him meeting Ann McCabe. Ahern recalls because he got no comprehensive agreement with SF in 1999 he didn't have to make the hard choice on this issue. He regrets any distress to the McCabe family. Ann McCabe recalls writing a letter to Martin Ferris SF/TD at Christmas 2005. She reads the letter out. Paul Williams says Ferris and Walsh are close associates and Ferris is a key player and member of IRA army council which he denies. In a TV interview from the Late Late Show in Feb 2006 SF Cllr. Teresa Ferris (Martin's daughter) is asked about J. McCabe's killing. She replies it was tragic but she couldn't't condemn it. Then from Kerry Today radio show Teresa says she believes the McCabe killing was an accident (Feb 2006) followed by Ann McCabe ringing in to challenge her. Teresa Ferris outlines her views. Then Ann McCabe reads a March 2nd 2006 reply from Martin Ferris to her letter saying he had no knowledge of events around her husband's death which he says was wrong and tragic. Ann McCabe then says she'll go to challenge Adams. A film clip from the Late Late Show on Dec 2004 sees Adams say the act of robbery was for the movement not the men's personal behalf. Paul Williams comments on the ghost of G. McCabe. Then film clip from the USA shows Ann McCabe addressing US police officers about Jerry's killing on St. Pat's Day. Then in the evening Adolfo Carrion the President of the Bronx Council praises SF's Gerry Adams who addresses the audience. Then in the question session Ann McCabe asks Adams about who authorised her husband's murder who again says the killing was wrong but wants the killers released under the GFA. She didn't give a direct answer. Afterwards she comments on her feelings. Keith Lancaster says the Castlerea 5 would be free now if it wasn't't for Ann McCabe. Then Liam Burke on Ann McCabe. Then Ann herself on her life now. Then Mark McCabe. Then Ben O'Sullivan on his reflections of that day. Ann McCabe says she'll continue to fight for justice for Jerry up to her last breath. | ||
DVD No. |
D06350 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9062 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 7th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
ITN UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
ITN UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Manchester Police have released helicopter film of the moment the PIRA's 1996 bomb exploded in the city centre. Film report shows the damage following the blast. The film is only being shown as police admit no one will ever stand trial for the bomb. The area is now transformed. A resident in 1996 Vera Featherstone recalls that day. Then terrorism expert Prof. Jonathan Tonge comments on the politics of no prosecutions. A further report reviews 1992 Baltic Exchange bomb where 3 died and was followed by a trial. In 1993 the Warrington bomb killed Tim Parry and Jonathan ball had no convictions. The Docklands bomb in 1996 which killed 2 seen James McCardle get 25 years. He served 2 years. In the studio Colin Parry whose son was killed gives his reaction to nobody being charged in Warrington. (10pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06340 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9061 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 9th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
1 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then NI Sec Peter Hain has won his appeal against an earlier court rulings over his appointment of 2 Orangemen to the parades commission. Film report hears residents group from Garvaghy Rd. Portadown plan appeal to the House of Lords, the Judges voted 2.1 for Hain. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06350 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9063 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 12th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
1 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Political editor Ken Reid comments on today's appointment by Peter Hain of Deputy's to the chair of the Stormont committee on devolution and the government's decision to scrap the 11+ if devolved government isn't't restored here by its Nov 24th deadline with comment on the DUP's anger. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06350 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9064 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 13th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
53 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Rebel County | ||
Description: |
This documentary profiles the South West of Ireland's fight during the War of Independence. It co-incides with the release of Ken Loach's film, 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley'. It shows local people and contemporary film clips and tell the story of events around Cork. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
351 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5658 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 13th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Former Irish PM Charles Haughey had died aged 80. Film report with reaction from current PM B. Ahern who says Haughey was a great person who done a wonderful job as a politician although sometimes with controversy. Then the SDLP's J. Hume says peace and justice in the North was top of Haughey's agenda and he supported the Hume/Adams talks. The DUP's I. Paisley Snr called him 'old lying republican who wiped Thatcher's eye' who woke up too late. Haughey will get a state funeral in Dublin on Friday. The next film report looks back at the 40 yr controversial political history of Haughey, the highs and the lows. His parents came from Swatragh in Co. Derry. In the 1960s he was a hawk in Lynch's government, the arms trial got him sacked. In 1979 he was PM. The UUP Martin Smyth gives a unionist view on Haughey. The 1981 Hunger Strike cost him votes and the PM's job. This time also saw phone tapping scandals in Nov 85. The Anglo Irish Agreement saw him against it, than change his mind. The SDLPs M. Durkan gives his assessment of Haughey. In April 1990 he visited Belfast. By 1991 A. Reynolds took over. In retirement he faced political and financial and personal scandals. Then UU Prof. Paul Arthur sums him up as flawed. In political judgement he outlines why he thinks this is as he reviews Haughey's time as PM. The group Families Bereaved Through Car Crime opened 3 new murals today in Belfast's loyalist and republican areas. Tyler Watson who survived a joyrider's accident that killed his parents unveiled the murals. Film report with Tyler Watson on his mural. Then Jason Watson on the event. Then Mary McCoombe comments on the death of her daughter Debbie. Murals were done by artist Frank Quigley whose son Rossa was killed by joyrider's. Then the victims group spokesperson Tommy Holland calls for harsher sentences for joyriders. In East Belfast 5 visiting Indian youth cricketers were attacked by youths in a racist incident. Film report with interviews with the cricketers and Belfast Lord Mayor Pat McCarthy (SDLP). (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06350 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9065 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 13th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
52 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Rebel County | ||
Description: |
(SEE DVD D06350A, THE WIND THAT SHOOK THE BARLEY) This programme is a docu/drama based on the SW of Ireland during the War of Independence 1919-21 which coincides with the making of Ken Loach's new film on that period called The Wind that Shakes the Barley. Programme begins with Ken Loach filming a flying column crossing foggy open country in Kerry mountain's. Then the titles with introduction from narrator projecting Ken Loach's previous landmark 'humanist' films. He also explains how this family deals with one family during this period in Ireland's history. Screen writer Paul Laverty comments on the difficulties of history where everything is contested and how he wrote the screenplay. Then Ken Loach says he doesn't't think the Irish could have got independence without fighting. He calls the British at the time as determined to hold onto power in Ireland. The film is set in Cork region where some for the most intense fighting took place. David Dickson Dept of History Trinity College Dublin comments on the sharper memories of Cork people about that time then in Dublin, often in Cork. It's the same parishes and same families who are continually active in the wars. Tom Crowley, Curator of the Michael Collins centre puts it down to the areas big involvement in the 1798 rebellion. In both conflicts he says it's the same town lands who keep cropping up as rebellious. A lot of the filming of Loach film is centred on the North Cork town of Buttevent, a former British army garrison town. In 1919 and even in 1798 it was also. Buttevent was economically dependent on the British Army. Another town used in the filming was Bandon, also a garrison town but the population here was mostly protestant and largely loyal to the crown. Billy Good of the planter stock from Somerset describes his family's long association with this area which he calls a loyalist town being walled at one time. He recalls the affects of the great war in the area. Diarmuid Begley author of the Road to Crossbarry recalls this father Phil Begley, a traveller and all his brothers joining the IRA in 1915 and their nuisance making activities. Then actor Cillian Murphy recalls and describes his character in the film, Damien O'Donovan as a newly qualified doctor, one of 2 brothers who's a reluctant participant following Black & Tan activities. The narrator then describes the main event in Ireland between 1914-22 that changed the country. The 1918 vote for Sinn Fein is discussed by Michael Hopkinson of the Dept. of History at the University of Sterling. Then Ken Loach showed addressing actors. Followed by Gabriel Doherty of the Dept. of History, UCD recalling the first IRA attack in Soloheadbeg of the War of Independence when 2 RIC men were killed and reaction to it amongst republicans. The narrator then comments on the new breed of IRA men at this time with local photos shown and how local fiefdoms sprang up around individuals. Donal O'Drisceoil, Dept of History, UCD says 1919 was about securing arms and attacking police barracks. The role of the RIC is profiled. It wasn't't an alien force but was made up of local people. The IRA objective was to separate the RIC from the people. This led to the introduction of the Back and Tans. A clip from the film is shown of Tans raiding a house. The Tan's introduction changed the whole complexion of the war and sourced Brit-Irish relations. Peggy Lynch shows a monument to 7 year old Patrick Goggins killed by the Tans and tells of the local reaction. Michael Hopkinson (Stirling) talks about the early stages of the war and the IRA tactics and the Tans influence on matters by 1921. Donal O'Driscoeil talks about why the IRA had to change from part time to full time in 1920 and how the Flying Columns were formed. D. Begley recalls how the Columns worked. Then Tim Crowley on West Corks famous figures like Tom Barry who had been secretary to the British legion in Bandon. He commanded the Flying Columns at Kilmichael in 1920. Paul Laverty script writer comments on local support for the Flying Columns despite the Tans counter-terror efforts which included torturing, bayoneting and leaving 3 IRA vols dead by the road outside Bandon. Still pictures of the open coffins shown. D. Begley tells the story as one of them was his uncle. Michael Hopkinson (Stirling) recalls L. Georges decision in 192 we had key events like the hunger strike of T. McSweeney. Film clip shown. Then execution of Kevin Barry. Then Bloody Sunday in Dublin. Then at Kilmichael the IRA kill 17 auxiliaries. The movie version of this ambush is shown. Hopkinson profiles the reaction to Kilmichael in England. In 1920 (Dec) the auxies burnt Cork city as a reprisal. Donal O'Driscoeil describes events with old film clips. After this unofficial reprisal official reprisals were introduced. This included burning the houses of known republicans. A film clip from the movie is shown of one of these reprisals. Gabriel Doherty comments on reprisals. A photo is shown of captured IRA man Tom Hales who's bound and Peter Hart is made hold a Union Jack. It's at this period you get IRA reprisals on the loyalist community with their homes burnt down. Both side become more ruthless and old scores settled. Director Ken Loach comments on the changes in people over these years of warfare. Then Peter Hart, Canada research chair in Irish history comments on his research into the issue of informers and their motives and who actually were killed as informers and why they killed. Then D. Begley's views and Billy Good on informers issue. In June 1921 L. George goes for open ended negotiations but by then the Northern Parliament was set up so issue of partition was solved and that wasn't't a coincidence says Hopkinson who also comments on the treaty deal and Collins options once he signed it. The Civil War happened because the British put their foot down. Hopkinson says the British would have reinvaded Ireland. Film clip of 4 Courts attack shown. Then Peter Hart talks further on his research into survivors collective memories of that time including old IEA men and protestants and reveals the differences of the two separate histories. Then Donal O'Driscoeils summary of the independence achievement. Ken Loach on what his film represents and his hopes for how people see it, a remarkable story he says. | ||
DVD No. |
D06350 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9066 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 13th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
26 mins 5 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Burning Secret | ||
Description: |
Presented by Darragh McIntyre tonight's programme from Canada reports on a story involving child abuse of a 13 year old girl at the Toronto Free Presbyterian Church. The story involves the claims of the Sterritt family who emigrated to Toronto in 1989. Emma Sterritt recalls moving there at 10 for a better life. The Sterritt knew the local Free Presbyterian Minister Rev. Frank McClelland from home. He recalls making a house available for the family. Then Walter Sterritt recalls everything was working out in those early days as he and Valerie got work and were involved in the church and the 3 children were at new schools. Then they got a break. An elderly benefactor to the church gave them a loan to buy a house. Walter recalls the $265,000 loan. By 1994 the Free Presbyterians had a new church and a Christian school. Film clip shows Paisley Snr. opening the church in which he claims 'if ever there was a battle against popery or [ILLEGIBLE] Frank (McClelland) would be there with banner unfolded'. Emma sang in choir that day. Valerie a Sunday School teacher and Walter a Deacon and his brother Lee was going to bible school to be a preacher. Lee was married in the church in 1995. Film clip shown. Valerie recalls how the church was their world, a self contained community. However, by Xmas 1997 a dark secret emerged into the open. Emma describes the first sexual encounter with J. Kurger the family friend. She was 13 years old. Emma recalls how it continued and how Kruger read her verses from his bible telling her how wrong what she was doing was. She couldn't't understand why it was her fault. The abuse lasted 5 years. Then on hearing rumours the church investigated. Rev Frank McClelland recalls his initial enquiries into what he calls misbehaving, no sex abuse as Canadian law would say it was because she was (?). Kruger was a Sunday School teacher and related through marriage to Frank McClelland and a nephew of the assistant minister. Emma says Kruger didn't tell McClelland she was 13 when it all began. 14 is the legal age of consent in Canada. McClelland says Emma never mentioned abuse. That only came in when Walter hired an ex policeman as a counsellor. Emma recalls how low she became at being blames. F. McClelland says he went to the church lawyer not the police who told them they didn't have to report it nor did the family report it. Valerie said they looked to the church for help. Walter says Emma wasn't't strong enough for the church. It was a question of sexual morality. Emma and Kruger were adulterers to them. Emma's case was worsened when it became known 2 older men were involved with her when she was 14. The Rev Jonathan Thomas recalls a briefing from McClelland on the case. McClelland said they were all given a year's suspension. The men came back after a year but Emma didn't says McClelland. Emma explains why she wouldn't't repent to the elders. Walter recalls meeting the elders and telling them the child was abused then thrown out to the wolves. Emma was shunned by her friends who were all Free Presbyterians. In 2000 she returned to NI to relatives. Her mother and father remained with the church as they were tied to it financially. In 2001 Jonathan Thomas had to resign from the church after a relationship with a woman. He reported details of the Toronto abuse of Emma to police. He recalls what he told them and his motives. Det. Wendy Lever in Toronto had the case. Rev. J. Thomas was accused by the Toronto churches David Brame of lying on the Toronto matter. Toronto polices Wendy Weaver denies they told Brame that Emma's accusations were groundless. Then Rev David Brame denies he was trying to stop the investigation. He talks in biblical phrases as he denies it. In Oct 2002 Toronto police did prosecute J. Kruger. At the same time the Sterritt family stopped repaying the home loan to the church. The Kruger trial in Dec 02 he was only convicted of sexual interference and got 1 years house arrest. Emma recalls feeling vindicated. Judges comments on the Free Presbyterian church read out. Frank McClelland expresses his fury at the remarks. Walter Sterritt recalls Kruger being in church the Sunday after sentencing and how he felt about it. Walter resigned that day and decided on a law suit. McClelland ways he wants £2m but it was settled for £14,000 2 years ago. The Sterritt's say they didn't fight it as Ian Paisley Snr asked them not to. Paisley wouldn't't reply to this. The church statement on the settlement is read out but the Sterritt's aren't't happy about it. McClelland refuses another apology. David Brame poses the question was Emma totally innocent or a willing participant. Programme ends 4 minutes early as tape runs out. | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
350 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9067 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 15th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Begins with a profile of the life and legacy of Charley Haughey (former Taoiseach). Malachy O'Doherty's view on Peter Hain as Northern Ireland Secretary. And a discussion on Gordon Brown's idea for a "National Day" and its Northern Ireland implications. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
351 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5459 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 15th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the first topic discussed the life and legacy of Charles Haughey. Will he be remembered as a man of the people who brought prosperity or as an ambitious crook, a hypocrite who used power to feather his own nest? This leads to a film report which involves Noel Thompson in Dublin's financial sector talking to Sam Smyth a journalist of the Irish Independent, Terry Brone who worked with Haughey for many years and Eamon Delaney, the editor of Magill magazine. The panel begin by discussing Haughey right to claim credit for the Celtic Tiger boom or would it have happened anyway because of 1970s Euro money pouring into Ireland. E. Magill does credit him with encouraging the private sector financial market sector but made a mess of the public finances. Terry Prone believes he did make moves that assisted the Celtic Tigers growth. She praises him for the development of the docks area into a financial zone. It had been a derelict area before. Sam Smyth then comments on unionists and republicans attitudes to Haughey down through the years and Haughey's early involvement in the peace process when he sent his advisor Martin Mansergh north to a secret emissary. Then he met Fr. A. Reid and then Eamon Delaney comments on this but credits Albert Reynolds more than Haughey. He says Haughey was shell shocked by the north. Terry Prone then says Haughey didn't make the leap towards peace, that Albert Reynolds did. She recalls a conversation between her and Reynolds on the difference between the 2 men's approach to the north. Reynolds said it was he had the courage of his ignorance. Delaney agrees saying Reynolds had no other baggage and he was more can do than Haughey. He also cites Reynolds talking on the catholic churches dominance which Haughey didn't. He also comments on the 'crooked' image of Haughey as but if he's crooked it'll work for the country. He calls it the Irish attitude to rules not applying to the chieftain. Sam Smyth says he got £8m from businessmen and Haughey felt they owed it to him. The Panel then discuss the current media response to his death and attitude of the public. Do they have any sympathy and how will it affect his long term reputation. Sam Smyth feels he'll be recalled as the worst possible way a politician can behave. Delaney and Prone agree he'll be remembered as a great character more interesting than say A. Reynolds. Delaney wonders if further revelations on his finances will come out in the future. In the if you ask me spot journalist Malachi O'Doherty assesses Peter Hain's role as NI secretary of state. He calls him a fireman who's arrived after the fire has gone out. He speculates on how a 'macho man' like Hain would have fared in the dark days of the troubles and how different he is to his predecessors. Next N. Thompson discusses Gordon Browns plan for a new National British Day to promote a renewal of patriotism and revoke the flag from extremist and encourage characteristics of toleration and inclusion, fairness and liberty. The day chosen is the anniversary of the signing of for Magna Carta 79 years ago but Thompson doubts the public know about what the Magna Carta was. He shows a comedy clip from Tony Hancock on this subject. Then in the studio journalists Brian Feeney (nationalist) and Alex Kane (unionist) discuss his idea. Feeney claims Brown has thought this up in the hope an English electorate will vote for him, a Scotsman, to be Prime Minster at the next election. Alex Kane says it's all 'film flan' as the British government currently is putting an act before parliament which will undo a lot of the rights granted by the Magna Carta like detention without just cause. Furthermore he feels patriotism and the current devolution policies don't go hand in hand. B. Feeney says Britain is just England's empire and it's only an C18th concept. Then they discuss the idea of people becoming more patriotic and whether that's a good thing or not. Kane then comments on the scene of British identity being diluted since 1950s. Feeney says nationalism will bring conflicts with ethnic groups who will be highlighted as not part of the nation. He says the Good Friday Agreement succeeds this. Kane says Brown is creating a new form of lingoism. Programme ends with comic taxi routine on the week's news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9068 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 16th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 11 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Two murder inquiries begin after bodies found in Bangor and Warrenpoint. First report is from Warrenpoint where the body of a 75 year old woman Annie McCartan was found in her home. PSNI Superintendent Alan McCrum comments. Then views of the local priest Fr. John Kearney. Then from Bangor a film report on the murder of as yet unnamed 59 year old with comments of local DUP MLA Peter Weir. The Electoral Commission is asking the police to investigate two bank accounts held by the UUP. Film report with Mark Davenport comments on concerns about £50,000 donation given to the UUP in the (?) which was declared to the UUP auditors or the Electoral Commission. Then UUP dep/leader Danny Kennedy gives the UUP's response. In Dublin today fewer people than expected attended the state funeral of former Irish PM Charles Haughey. Film report from the Dublin Cathedral. Hume and Adams attended with coverage of part of the sermon of his brother Fr. Eoghan Haughey. Then comments of his son Sean Haughey on how history will view his father. Followed by graveside oration from B. Ahern. As part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour the PSNI have released film of youths wrecking a bus shelter in Newtownabbey. Film report with PSNI Superintendent Will Kerr's comments. In Glenarey vandals damaged a church cemetery. Rev. John Rutter comments. Then film clip from Glengormley shows youth attack a car. DPP member Cllr. Paul Girvan comments on recreational vandalism. Further clips show crowd at Glengormley Park. (6.30pm Friday) | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9069 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 19th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In PSNI raids in Fermanagh and Armagh against diss/republicans, 10 people have been arrested. Film report begins with details on the cost to the British government of fuel and cigarette smuggling here by organised crime. Vincent Kearney shows £.5 m in counterfeit notes seized. Last year illegal cost British government £245m and 35m illegal cigarettes were seized. NIO sec/min Paul Goggins comments. Then PSNI's H. Orde's views on crimes. Then Vincent Kearney gives more details on today's raids against diss/repubs. He also gives details of the Parades Commissions decision to allow one orange lodge to parade Workman Ave in this year's Whiterock Parade. Chancellor G. Brown visited Belfast's Titanic Quarter today. Then to Stormont for talks with the 5 main parties. Film report hears DUP's I. Paisley say he thinks as a PM G. Brown will be closer to unionism than T. Blair but SF's Gerry Adams dismissed as PM. G. Brown would introduce policy changes. In his comments G. Brown said the Nov 24th deadline was a firm deadline which would be adhered to. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9070 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 20th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Shoukri Brothers have been thrown out of the UDA by its inner council. Film report on the north Belfast loyalists Andre and Ihab Shoukri and the UDA statement. Security statement journalist Alan Murray comments on how this expulsion will be enforced. In Newtownards courts Iman was arrested following fighting as 2 men and a girl were charged with the murder in Bangor of Edward Kelly. The accused were named as Daniel Horgan (46), Tommy McDowell (18) and Jerzy Sacosky (45) a Polish man. Film report. An inquest into the murder of Catholic James McMahon in Lisburn in Nov 2003 heard he was beaten to death by a UDA gang. He had also survived an earlier attempt by a gunman to shoot him. Film report. Of the 10 people arrested during yesterday's PSNI raids 8 are still being questioned in Antrim. Film report says hand gun and explosives found yesterday. SF's Gerry Adams is to ask the Pdes/comm to review it's decision to allow this Saturday's Whiterock Orange pde. Film report with Gerry Adams comments on the possibility of further violence. Then DUP's N. McCausland's views on the Springfield Rd. being a shared road. Then in the studio the parades/comm. chairman Roger Poole explains how they arrived at their decision. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9071 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 21st Jun 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Aldergrove airport the PSNI have seized cocaine worth 3 million Pounds. Film report says 2 German men have been arrested. It's largest haul of cocaine in N.I. PSNI det/Superintendent Peter Moore comments on the find and the use of cocaine in NI (?). (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06360 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9072 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 25th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Leargas | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English Subtitles) This programme deals with the topic of the 50,000 Irish Nationalists who died fighting for Britian in World War 1. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
351 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5460 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 28th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentray | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Hungerstrike | ||
Description: |
This documentary looks back at the 1981 hungerstrike and the reasons behind it, using contemporary film clips and memories of B. McFarler, Des Waterworth(PO) R. O'Rawe, B. Ingram and Lord Gowrie. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
352 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5461 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 29th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
20 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PM's T. Blair and B. Ahern have flown into NI today to talk to the political parties at Stormont about a timetable to restore devolution. They have set a target date of Nov 24th to restore devolution and have warned a Plan B will go into operation if that fails. Film report from Ken Reid on the visit and meetings with Blair's remarks this is a last chance for this generation to make the process work. Then B. Ahern comments he doesn't want the NI people to lose this huge opportunity. Blair outlines the essentials of a deal as he sees it. Then a 2nd film report deals with the 2 PM's meetings with the parties. Firstly the PM's met Ballymena school boys who were involved in bridge building in the town since the sectarian killing of Michael McIlveen 9 weeks ago. Ballymena Academy's Peter Coulter comments. Then after his meeting the DUP's I. Paisley says he's not under pressure about the Nov 24th deadline and wont' be going against his principles. Next out was SF. Gerry Adams says devolved government with the DUP's is their first choice. Then the UUP's Reg Empey wants devolution if the conditions are right. The SDLP's M. Durkan said it's up to the governments to put pressure on the DUP to do a deal. Then from Ken Reid at Stormont. His analysis of the mood at Stormont today and the government's plans for later in the summer and the Nov 24th deadline issue and speculation on the contents of Plan B. North Belfast UDA leader Ihab Shroukri has been remanded in custody on UDA membership charges. Film report on the handwriting evidence against him following a PSNI raid on the Alexandria Bar on 2-3-06. At today's policing board meeting in Enniskillen PSNI Acc Peter Sheridan said almost 25% of police informers have been deactivated. Film report with Sheridan's support of use of agents. Irish President Mary McAleese has launched a new anti-sectarianism project in Belfast's Finaghy area. Film report hears UDA leader Jackie McDonald didn't attend due to family commitments. Oranges Stiofan Long (SF) and Harry Smith (DUP) comment on the project and Jackie McDonalds involvement. Then Mary McAleese comments. Also in NI today to open a Chest Heart and Stroke Foundation Building was Prince Edward. One of two British Army killed in Afghanistan was from Coleraine area. Film report with DUP MP's G. Campbell's comments. In Derry a bus carrying Apprentice Boys was attacked. On one was injured. In Maghaberry Jail diss/repub prisoners are threatening to upgrade their prison protest to a hunger strike if the government doesn't grant them 5 demands. Film report explores the current situation with prisoner's legal advisor Richie McRitchie's comments on their 5 demands. Then the NI Prison Service statement on the prisoner's conditions. A Belfast judge has imposed a blanket ban on the press publishing anything that could lead to the where about of alleged spy Freddie Scapacetti. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9074 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 30th Jun 2006 | Duration: |
18 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A political row has followed a British government decision to give the orange order £104,000 to make the 12th July a tourist event. Film report on nationalist criticisms. Begins with Orange Order's William Humphrey's comments on their plans for the money. Then SF Cllr Paul Maskey says the Orange Order can never to inclusive. He calls for similar amount for the St. Pat's Day pdes and the West Belfast festival. A further film report asks the question can the 12th be transformed into an inclusive festival. Begins with review of violence at Orange Order parades Last years Whiterock violence cost £3m. Such violence makes Belfast a no go area for tourists in summer. Hotel figures show a dip every July. NI tourist boards Sue Ward comments. Then review of App/Boys march in Derry which has been relatively peaceful for last 9 years. It's now called the Maiden City Festival. Businessman Gerry Duddy comments. Then Orangeman Brian Kennaway says a change of attitude is needed by the Orange Order away from a political outlook to a religious one. Meanwhile the Parades Commission has ruled the orange order will again be banned from marching down Portadown's Garvaghy Rd on the 9th July. They have also placed restrictions on the Dunloy and Whiterock marches. An educational report from Prof. George Bain who has been tasked with reforming the educ/system here is looking at schools to serve Catholic and Prot. areas because of the failing birth rate here. 50,000 desks are empty. Prof. G. Bain comments on this problem and the clapped out state of some schools. He says we have too many schools here. He's looking at situation in Scotland's schools shared by Catholic and Prot. pupils. Then film report looks at today's closure of Mersey St. P.S. in East Belfast due to falling roll. With UUP's Reg Empey's comments. Then parents reactions. In the courts North Belfast man Patrick Mooney was charged with murdering Antrim Rd men Patrick Madden (45). Film report. The High Court ... UDA leaders considered killing Ihab Shroukri last April. The comment was made by the crown lawyer during a bail hearing today which was adjourned. FAIR's campaigners Willie Frazier is to stand in my election in Newry and Mourne Council against SF with the DUP and DUP standing aside to give him a clear run. Film report with W. Frasier's comments on why he's entering politics. Then SF MP Conor Murphy's reaction to the Frazier standing in a nationalist area. Tomorrow is the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Film report from T'hievapal France with NI Sec. Peter Hain's interview on the sacrifice's of the soldiers. With reports on tomorrow's planned ceremonies. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9075 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then PSNI Chief Constable H. Orde comments on His road deaths amongst young people here. Film report with his views rejecting curfews on the young but accepting mechanical restrictions on cars. A new ACC has been appointed to the PSNI. HE's Allister Finley currently serving with Strathclyde Police in Scotland. His job will be handling the PSNI input into the upcoming inquiries into killings of B. Wright, R. Nelson and R. Hamill. The parents of an RIR soldier Cyril Smith have called for an inquiry into his death in an IRA bomb at the border on 25/10/90. They say he was let die to protect an IRA informer. Film report with news clip of the incident and comments of his mother Bernie Smith on the newspaper claims about the death. Then his father Cyril Smith Snr. views. The police ombudsman has been contacted. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9076 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 4th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel Four Television Corporation | Channel: |
Channel 4 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Facing the Dark: Sue's Story | ||
Description: |
On 8/2/1991 a PIRA bomb attack on Victoria Station in London. A 10lb bomb in a litter bin blew off Sue's foot. She recalls the effect of her injury on her life, her marriage and she comments on the issue of forgiveness. She enrolled for a flying scholarship and that turned her life around and she explains the sense of freedom from all the baggage she now has. | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9077 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 7th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan's report says IRA murder victim and disappeared. Jean McConville was not an informer. Film report reviews the case and Nuala O'Loan is critical of how the RUC handled the McConville case and rejects PIRA's informer claims. Michael McConville her son calls on the PIRA issue an apology and he comments on the stigma of the allegations. SF's Gerry Adams gives his reaction. Meanwhile Vera McVeigh the mother of another of the disappeared Columba McVeigh today met DUP leader Ian Paisley about her son's case. At Stormont the recalled assembly had its last meeting today before the summer recess and SF didn't turn up. Film report from Ken Reid covers the chamber comments of SDLP's M. Durkan criticising NI Sec Peter Hain. Then DUP's I. Paisley also criticises the NIO as does Alliances D. Ford and UUP's Reg Empey. Outside SF's Gerry Adams called it all farce. Then southern politicians FG Enda Kenny and Pat Rabbitte (Lab) comment on their visit today to Stormont. At a building site at Belfast City Hospital workers who removed loyalist flags from the site have been threatened by loyalists. Film report. Film report with SDLP's A. McDonnell's reaction. Then a PSNI statement. Meanwhile in Maghera an Irish tricolour has been erected at the local part time PSNI station. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9078 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Haughey's North | ||
Description: |
Seamus McKee reviews the political career of former Irish Prime Minister, Charles Haughey and his efforts on Northern Ireland's affairs, with interviews with his political collagues and showing contemporary film clips. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
352 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5662 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the British government is to allocate £3.3m to fund the removal of war like murals in loyalist areas here. Film report on the launch of the 3yr initiative with NIO ministers David Hanson and Maria Eagle in attendance. The report shows how in Dundonald the UDA mural was replaced by one with catholic WW II hero James McGennis and in the Creagh estate another UDA mural was replaced with one of George Best. Then David Hanson explains the objective of the findings. Then Conor Shields an artist from the New Belfast Initiative comments on young people's reactions. D. Hanson wants the murals photographed and displayed as they are an important part of Belfast's history he says but not part of our new shared future. Then Roisin McDonough of the Arts Council comments. Today the Parades Commission has met nationalist and loyalist groups ahead of Wednesdays Orange pde past the Ardoyne shops. Film report shows violent scenes from last years parade. The Parades Commission has ruled on the return event march. 4 lodges can walk past the shops but their supporters much use buses. The DUP's N. McCousland gives his views. Then Fr. Aiden Troy's comments on there being no accommodation. Also in London the DUP's I. Paisley Snr met with chairman of the Parades Commission about the restrictions put on an orange parade in Dunloy on the 12th July. Film report shows film of last year's standoff in the town between Nat. residents and the PSNI. Local orange man John Finlay rejects the Parades Commission's ruling in his comments. Then SF MLA Phillip McGuigan gives his views. Then Parades Commission statement read. The family of UVF murder victim Craig McCausland (20) have re-launched their appeal for information on his killing on 11-7-05. Film report with family member Nicola McAlvenny's comments. An Armagh couple, Malachy and Patricia Molloy have lost a court battle to get back £1.4m assets seized by the Assets Recovery Agency for fuel smuggling in March. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06380 | Tape No. |
351 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9079 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 10th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
49 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Haugheys North | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Seamus McKee this programme reviews the political career of former Irish PM Charles Haughey and the effect that NI affairs had on it. It begins with Seamus McKee summarising the contradictions of Haughey's life and politics with brief vox pops of friends and foes North and South and also used old TV film clips. Then after the opening title McKee reviews Haughey's earlier family life in Swathragh, Co. Londonderry. Charlie's brother Fr. Eoghan Haughey describes his father republican involvement with his wife in the War of Independence, in the Cuman Mabhan and the Old IRA. He repeats some folklore about his father's exploits. A family cousin Seamus McWilliams reveals an IRA hiding bunker in the fields from those times to avoid the Black & Tans raids. The IRA hid in the bunkers. Johnny Haughey had a price on his head. At this time he was dating Sarah McWilliams. Another cousin, Mary McWilliams recalls that they left the 6 counties for Donegall to get married. Johnny followed Michael Collins and joined the New Free State Army. A school friend Art McCann recalls the pro treaty choice. On 16-9-25 this 2nd son Charles James was born in Castlebar Free State barracks, an unusual start to life for a future leader of Fianna Fail (FF). The family then moved in Nth Dublin's Dannycarny area. Haughey's childhood was dominated by his father's ill health. Eoghan Haughey describes those times. Then Eimear Mulhearn, Charlie's daughter recalls her grandmother's strength's. Young Charlie won a place in St. Joseph's Christian Brothers school in Fairview where Charlie excelled in studies and sports. Haughey eventually got a scholarship to University College Dublin (UCD). Also there at the time in 1943 was a future adversary of Haughey's called G. Fitzgerald who recalls the differences between the 2 men in every level. In May 1945 Haughey was involved in an incident at Trinity College when on VE Day Trinity students put up a Union Jack. Kevin Burke then a UCD student describes Haughey leading a student's march to Trinity where he removed the Union Jack. It ended in a riot with the Gardai in College Green. G. Fitzgerald gives his recollection of the event. In 1946 Haughey graduated with a 1st Class Degree in Commerce. Former student at UCD Frank Casey comments. Haughey went on to be a barrister and an accountant then decided to enter politics. In 1948 he joined FF. B. Ahern recalls him as a man who didn't tolerate fools easily and always wanted to get the job done. After 3 unsuccessful attempts he was elected a TD in 1957 when Sean Lemass succeeded E. DeVelera. It was a time of modernisation and Haughey married Lemass' daughter. He was promoted to Minister for Justice in the cabinet. Journalist James Downy recalls Haughey's attitude to civil servants. Within 3 years he'd introduced a raft of social reforming legislation. Even FG G. Fitzgerald says he was a very good Minister. In the North in the late 50s the IRA had launched a border campaign. Haughey, the son of a former IRA commander would lead the crushing of their campaign as he set up the military courts to deal with the IRA. UCD Prof. Tom Garvin says Haughey was creative and imaginative in Irish politics but party elders viewed his with suspicion and queried his lavish lifestyle. He was acquiring art and properties and horses all on a minister's salary. Dr. TK Whitaker, sec. at the Dept. of Finance comments on Haughey's attitude to lifestyles. The source of Haughey's wealth was well hidden. It was property developers like Matt Gallagher who helped Haughey buy his mansion on 140 acres of land. Pat Gallagher son of Matt recalls the list of Dublin businessmen how aided Haughey's finances, men like Vincent Doyle but Gallagher says Haughey done them no favours. Journalist Matt Cooper gives a counter opinion. In 1966 Haughey lost out to Jack Lynch as FF leader, many felt because of his lack of republican credentials. G. Fitzgerald and Senator Mart Mansergh recall Haughey's lack of interest in NI in the 1960s period but events in NI would change that. John Kelly of the Northern Defence Committee in 1969 recalls feeling forgotten about. The Derry in August 1969 explodes and FF's Charlie McGreevy recalls realising 'our people were being attacked in NI'. Film clips of the violence shown. John Kelly says 33,000 nationalists fled to the South. Dublin government was under pressure to respond. Film 13/8/69. RTE's broadcast by Jack Lynch. Northern Nats like John Kelly said arms were required. Padraig Faulkner minister 1969-73 recalls the cabinet sub/comm. which included C. Haughey. He had £100,000 to relieve distress in the North. Historian Dr. D. Ferriter recalls vagueness. Then P. Faulkner denies they sanctioned buying guns. C. McGreevy says Haughey did what he thought was right. Weeks later Capt. James Kelly met nationalists in Cavan hotel. Former PIRA founder John Kelly recalls that meeting. Money from Haughey's relief fund had been used in attempts to purchase arms. Ben Briscoe FF recalls Haughey's signature on the £100,000 cheque to Capt. Kelly. Then John Kelly describes the feeble attempts being made to purchase arms until in April 1970 arms were to arrive from Vienna but the plan unravelled John Kelly recalls. Then recreation of Peter berry's telephone talk with Haughey on the arms shipment. Berry reported the conversation to J. Lynch who did nothing until the FG leader found out. Lynch then acted. Des Hanafin (FF) recalls headlines. Then TV clips of J. Lynch being questioned. In May Haughey arrested and charged. TV film clips shown. Main evidence against Haughey was the Berry phone call to which Haughey's defence added the line 'whatever it is' implying he didn't know it was arms. Defence Min Jim Gibbons admitting knowing of the arms but didn't act. Albert Reynolds (FF) recalls the jury verdict of not guilty. Film of tensions of FF Ard Fheis in 1971. Eimear Mulhearn recalls her father taking his place at the podium and shaking Lynch's hand. Haughey by 1975 had been attending every FF function in Ireland. Grassroots forced Lynch to take him back to the front bench. In 1977 FF returned to Government and Haughey was back in cabinet. In 1979 J. Lynch resigned as PM. Haughey and George Colley stood for FF leadership. S. Brennan TD recalls it as a divisive contest that changed FF. Then Nial Andrews TD on the pressure on TD's on the day of the vote. G. Colley looked certain of victory. Then Michael O'Kennedy switched to the Haughey camp. Haughey won 44 votes to 38. Film clip of Haughey's news conference. PJ Mara comments now as PM Haughey returned to the issue of NI. Film clip of his 'failed entity speech'. Paisley clip shows his views on Haughey. On 8-12-1980 Haughey first met Thatcher in Dublin Castle. Cabinet secretary Dermot Nally recalls the meeting and ideas on joint committees, the Anglo-Irish governmental council. Journalist Geraldine Kennedy recalls the equal relationship idea but Haughey overplayed his hand with Thatcher and talked of Irish unity in 10 years. That annoyed Thatcher. D. Nally says that destroyed the trust between them. By 1981 the Hunger Strike hung over a Southern election. Fr. Alec Reid recalls this effect. Film clip shows hecklers at Haughey walk about his daughter recalls. The hunger strikers won 2 seats and Haughey lost power but G. Fitzgerald's incoming coalition lasted just 9 months. The next test for Anglo Irish relations was supported SSE sanctions on Argentina but the British sinking the Belgrano outside an exclusion zone changed Irish government opinions. Thatcher was furious. G. Fitzgerald gives his views on the matter. The back home a raft of scandals affected Haughey's government The Pat O'Connor double voting case, Sean Doherty bugging journalists phones, attorney general let's murderer use his apartment. B. Ahern says it was inevitable an election was on its way. In late 1982 G. Fitzgerald was back in power. He recalls Thatcher less responsive than ever but her stance softened and after 3 years a break through. The Anglo-Irish Agreement gave Eire a say in NI but tactically Haughey decided to oppose it. Film clip of his views. Behind the scenes Haughey however became involved with F. A. Reid in engaging republicans in talks. Fr. A. Reid describes events and writing to Haughey. Then Haughey told M. Mansergh to being secret talks with SF. In 1987 Haughey returned to power. He was to be the first PM to meet the republican leadership Fr. A. Reid recalls but the Enniskillen bomb stopped that happening but secret talks continued. By 1991 Haughey's decision to go into coalition with the PD's alienated senior FF figures. Journalist Stephen Collins recalls Sean Doherty's role. By 1992 Doherty said Haughey authorised his tapping of journalists phones in 1982. Film clip shown. Haughey denies it. PD's Des O'Malley recalls telling Haughey you can't go on. Haughey resigns at the age of 66. Then journalist Sam Smyth comments on the past catching up. In Nov '96 a story that Ben Dunne gave money to FF ministers broke. Matt Cooper comments. In 1997 a tribunal of inquiry was set up to investigate the allegations against Haughey who denied everything but Ben Dunne's lawyers had notes that caught Haughey out. He then came clean. His daughter Eimear was shocked. Journalist comment on Haughey's taking the witness stand. Film clip of people booing him afterwards. His last years were spent in disgrace. His daughter and journalists comment on his legacy and corruption. On 13/6/06 he died aged 80. At his funeral B. Ahern praised his early talks with the PIRA. His place in history is still uncertain. | ||
DVD No. |
D06380 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9080 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
52 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
True Lives | ||
Programme Title: |
Belfast Girls | ||
Description: |
This fly on the wall documentry follows the girls Mairead McIlkenney(26), and Christine Savage(18) one Re, one Pro in the daily lives, they discuss local politics and social issues. Mairead's grandfather was on of the Birmingham 6. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
352 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5463 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 11th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
51 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
True Lives | ||
Programme Title: |
Belfast Girls | ||
Description: |
This programme is the story of two Belfast girls, Mairead McIlkenny (20) and Christine Savage (18) who crossed the sectarian divide. It's a fly on the wall type documentary which follows both girl's one protestant and one catholic, one from Ardoyne, one from East Belfast during their daily lives. It begins with both girls getting ready on the morning of 12th July with film clips of the army/police preparing to escort an orange march past the Ardoyne shops. The first interview is with Mairead McIlkenny from Ardoyne who describes how she got a small scar on her face after being hit by a bottle in a riot. Then from high ground she explains the geography of her area pointing out the peace walls. She calls Ardoyne a wee world of its won surrounded by its enemies and that's the way it's always been she states. Across in East Belfast Christine Savage introduces herself. She lives with her parents, her 3 sisters and her daughter Casey in the Bloomfield area where she says Catholics are not very welcome. The film clip shows her changing her daughter's nappy and arguing with her younger sister. Then when alone she recalls being pregnant at 16 and how she felt about it and how it changed her life. She got a job in the Hilton Hotel in Belfast. Her life now is about sleeping, eating and working she says. Back in Ardoyne the film crew films Mairead and her sister going to bed and arguing about the TV being on. Back in East Belfast Christine's mother explains why she began reading the bible, her 'pray time' she calls it. She says it puts the Holy Spirit in her and not the devil and she has been depressed a lot. She says she's a Christian now and doesn't want a united Ireland as we are two different cultures who find it impossible to live together. Christine then describes her relationship now with her mother and the hell it used to be. Both women discuss each other's points of view on this subject and what they want for their children. Christine then outlines he dream for the future. Back in Ardoyne Mairead describes her boyfriend. She also reveals her grandfather was one of the Birmingham 6 who were jailed wrongly in 1974 for the Birmingham pub bombing. She also reveals her mother and father were in Sinn Fein and her father was arrested. She understands what all this was about and why 'we' don't like Protestants. Mairead is then filmed going shopping in Belfast with her friends. While walking about she claims she can tell the differences between Protestants and Catholic girls by their hair styles. Over on the Newtownards Rd. Christine walks with her friend talking about her working hours and going to bingo where her friends won £100. Then they talk about having more babies in the future. Christine then recalls how boys want girls then leave them pregnant. Meanwhile Mairead reveals her friend Sarah and her have bought a house in Ardoyne and they love it. The film crew visits it. Inside it's not fully furnished. She says she'll still go home for Sunday dinner although admits the whole purchase thing was stressful. Then out on the Old Park Rd she shows the Prot/Catholic divide on the road and says both sides wouldn't walk down the others side of the road and she can't see that changing. Back in East Belfast Christine is filmed at a bingo hall. In her new house in Ardoyne Mairead reveals her friend Sarah as a new boyfriend who's a Protestant. Mairead sits with them talking in Sarah's bedroom. She tells the camera she is very wary of him and wonders is he in Ardoyne spying. Over in East of the city Christine talks to a friend on the phone called Terry who she likes. She feels he could be the one but he's a catholic. She's then filmed feeding her hamster and talking with her mother about a house for her and Terry. The mother explains the difficulties of a mixed relationship and where they could live peacefully. Her mother leaves for a prayer meeting and Christine talks about her problem and her love for Terry despite the differences. Mairead then talks about her boyfriend Paddy and she says she's in love with him showing a photo to the camera. She describes how she changed his life. Back in the East Christine's mother puts a plait in her hair and Christine describes how good her mother is to her and Casey. She says she doesn't know why Orangemen walk but they've always celebrated the 12th of July since children. She recalls going to watch the bands and she hopes all the trouble will have settled down when Casey's older. Meanwhile in Ardoyne Mairead reveals they keep Sarah's boy's religion a secret. She says her boyfriend Paddy and his mates wanted to put him in a bag but she gave off to them and even threw Paddy's friend out. She's filmed then talking with Sarah's boy laughing and joking as she cleans the windows. Then film crew then show Catherine and Casey watching the 12th pde but she says she's not excited by it anymore. Meanwhile Mairead watches an orange parade pass the Ardoyne and says no matter what the peace process brings there'll still be trouble with these ones marching up here every year. She says what happened to her granddad has affected her view of the other side. She's then filmed talking with her boyfriend about his kids names. Then Christine is shown with Terry. She says they'll start looking for a house soon. Then Mairead and Paddy are filmed walking towards Old Park Rd. He takes her down the so called protestant end of the road. | ||
DVD No. |
D06380 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9081 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 12th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
So far the 12th July Orange parades have passed off peacefully including the one past the Ardoyne shops. A live report from that area. Previews the atmosphere at the return parade is expected back later. SF statement says their personnel have worked hard to keep the peace. Meanwhile in Armoy, Co. Antrim an Orange Hall was burnt down in an arson attack. Film report shows PSNI stop Donloy Orangemen march through the village as Parades Commission determination ordered. Then SF MLA Phillip McGuigan's views followed by Orangeman John Finlay. Then Armoy Orangeman Robert McIlroy comments on his halls destruction. Then SDLP man Sean Farren's views. Meanwhile in Maghera an orange feeder parade was voluntarily rerouted by the lodge after nationalists blocked the town's Main Street. Film report goes back to Ardoyne where SF's G. Kelly with Gerry Adams comments on what's likely to happen there during the return parade. Then a further report covers today's main orange pde in Belfast city centre for the first time. It's called Orangefest. Today saw no British soldiers on duty for the 1st time in 35 years. Reporter Ivan Little explains the meaning of today's rebranding to title of Orangefest with views of Belfast's Grand Master Dawson Bailie. The Lord Laird on plans to make an Orange Day DVD in Irish but the report points out today's parade has flags from the UVF and the Young Citizens Volunteers and one flag had an image of UDA man Joe Bratty killed by PIRA in 1994. Then a vox pop from people watching the pde on the Orangefest idea. Then report from Edenderry field. Next report covers the pde in Richill Co. Armagh with Darren Gracey comments on his new Harold Grocery banner at Broomhedge in Sth Antrim. Grand Master Robert McIlroy comments. Then in Co. Tyrone's Castle Caulfield local Robert McElreavey comments. Then report from Coleraine in Co. Derry with Co. Grand Master Robert McElreavey's view. Then at Maguiresbridge in Co. Fermanagh Roy Kells comments. In Ahagh near Ballymena at an 11th night bonfire an Irish tricolour with the name of Michael McIlveen on it a recently murdered Catholic youth was burnt. Film report. Meanwhile DUP's North Belfast MP Nigel Dodds has condemned a paint bomb attack on Prot/homes at Graymount on the Shore Rd. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9082 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 13th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The peaceful outcome to last night's return Orange pde. past Ardoyne has been welcomed by all sides. Film report says SF had help talks with the PSNI about the parade. Then shows film of what happened. Afterwards SF's G. Kelly comments on his meeting with the PSNI. Then DUP's N. McCausland comments on other dialogues taking place. The army has dealt with a hoax bomb at the house of SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey in Derry. Film report with Pat Ramsey's reaction. In the House of Lords a government bill on allowing political donations to NI parties from the Republic has been defeated. In Dublin B. Ahern is due to meet the UPRG. In Co. Down the annual sham fight at Scarra took place. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9083 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Leargas | ||
Programme Title: |
Interned by our own (Deich mblena ag fas) | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) The programme looks at the Curragh Internment Campaign; when 200 men were held during IRA's 1956 campaign. It gives views of Tomas McGiolla, Rory O'Brady, Pronsias DeRossa. They also comment on the 1970s split in the IRA, and the later split in the Workers' Party. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
352 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5664 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 16th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Leargas | ||
Programme Title: |
Deigh mBana as Fas (Interned by your own). | ||
Description: |
(In Irish with English subtitles) This programme looks back to the IRA's 1950s campaign when over 200 men were interned in the Republic. Men like Prionsias De Rossa, Thomas McGiolla, Rory O'Brady and Martin McCormack look back at those days. The programme was originally shown in 1999. It begins with Rory O'Brady recalling that all the men used to dance together. Then Tomas McGiolla on visiting times and Martin McCormack recalls being on the run in Donegall and his preparation for fighting the British. Then Prionsias De Rossa admits to being the government minister to come out of all those interned in the 1950s. The programme then reviews the 1956 New Years Eve IRA attack on Brookeborogh RUC Station where Sean Sough and Fearghal O'Hanlon were killed. In the election of 1957 SF won 4 seats on the back of public sympathy. One of those elected was Rory O'Brady in Longford/Westmeath. He was in Mountjoy at the time. Outside one of his campaigners was Tomas McGiolla (still photo shown). De Velera opened the Curragh camp for internment and between July '57 and March '59 200 men were interned there. They haven't forgotten the harsh conditions here. A film clip shows a hut layout as inmates recall the cold and the lack of any privacy. Rory O'Brady preferred prison as he had his own cell there and in prison you had a record player but only one record, a song by Bridie Gallagher, The Boys of Co. Armagh. Rory O'Brady recalls Belfast man Frank McGlade organised a week long Feis. Then P. De Rossa recalls knowing Rory O'Brady in the camp as O'Brady recalls De Rossa being very young. Then De Rossa recalls being friends with T. McGiolla being a father figure to him. McGiolla then recalls a pact between him, De Rossa and Martin Shannon to speak only Irish. De Rossa recalls the classes they ran like public speaking taken my Mickey Traynor, economics and Irish classes taken by O'Brady as was accountancy classes. He recalls how these classes helped inmates stay sane as did handicraft, working in leather, wood etc. McGiolla recalls one man making things for his wife to sell. P. De Rossa then recalls the comradeship and the reasons behind maintaining solidarity. McCormack recalls their icons were a Thompson in one hand and Rosary Beads in the other. De Rossa agrees Catholicism was integral to the movement but O'Brady recalls the official Catholic Church refused some of them absolution in Mountjoy jail but that didn't happen in the Curragh. T. McGiolla recalls the summer of '58 and David O'Connell and R. O'Brady were chose to escape. Then O'Brady describes the plan and their escape. Newspaper headline shown and film clip. T. Giolla says his 2 years in the Curragh were the most important years of his life. P. De Rossa says he learnt neither military action or pressure can unite people. M. McCormack says he learned things weren't as simple as he thought. T. McGiolla who was on the SF Ard Comhairle says he accepts responsibility for deaths in that 1950s military campaign and he supported it. R. O'Brady, IRA chief of staff between 1958-59 and 1960-62 also accepts responsibility for deaths in those years. In March 1959 the Curragh was closed. The friendships between these 4 men took twists and turns since then. McGiolla wasn't surprised by O'Brady's 1970 walkout and the split but McGiolla and De Rossa haven't spoken since to the day the Workers' Party split. De Rossa regrets that by McGiolla says De Rossa's conspiracy against him is unforgivable and he'll never forgive him. R. O'Brady also regrets his links with former comrades has been broken but says you have to stand by your principles. (Sunday) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9084 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 18th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Opening story deals with the current heat wave in N. Ireland and the outlook for the weather this week. At Stormont members of the UDA linked UPRG have met NIO/Min David Hanson. Film report has UPRG's David Nicholl deny media speculation. The UDA is after a £30m payment to go out of business. Then in the studio journalist Alan Murray gives his views on today's meeting and the speculation over the £30m payment to 'loyalist areas'. The NI Dec Peter Hain says the NI Civil Service must be reformed if there is no devolution here. He says 'debts are currently unsustainable'. Film report from Ken Reid with Peter Hain's comments claiming he is not doing this to blackmail politicians here. He said a political class has evolved here which was involved in virtual politics. He explains his view, when are MLA's going to do their jobs or not. In the studio Jamie Delargy, economics editor gives his analysis of P. Hains theme today to make NI more dynamic and compares NI to the Republic. In Derry the Apprentice Boy's have called off their Maiden City Festival in August due to a lack of funds from the government Film report hears App/Boys blame government bureaucracy which government says they didn't submit an application. The App/Boys Norman Rossborough comments. Then Eamon Deane of the Holywell Trust comments on the effect on community relations. Then statement from the community festivals fund outlines their position on the matter of funds. Belfast playwright Gary Mitchell whose family were forces to flee their home in the Rathcoole Estate by Loyalists is to stage his new play in the heart of West Belfast. Film report on Remnants of Fear play by the Protestant playwright with him comments on the loyalists threats. The 95 year old Nomadic ship arrived in Belfast today. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9085 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 19th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
26 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Townlands | ||
Programme Title: |
Guns Silent in Rebel Cork | ||
Description: |
A documentary looking at the reasons why Cork rebels didn't fire a shot in 1916, Yet were very active in the War of Independence in1919-1921. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
353 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5665 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 19th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
26 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Townlands | ||
Programme Title: |
Why the Guns Remained Silent in Rebel Cork | ||
Description: |
In 1916 while Dublin went through turmoil during the 1916 Rising nothing happened in Rebel Cork. This programme examines why that happened. Dr. Donal O'Drisceoil a historian says that Cork was an integral part of the British Empire at that time. It had many of its citizens in the British Army and many British regiments and the Navy were stationed there. James Connolly himself as a young British soldier had been stationed there, however, there had been a backlash against the Britishness with the growth of the Gaelic League, Gaelic games and the increase in the use of the Irish language. On April 12th 1012 the Home Rule Bill was passed. Unionists gathered in Belfast to protest. Historian Gerry White explains these events leading to the formation of the UVF in Jan 1912. Then historian Dr. B. O'Shea comments on the UVF's aims. This was the first step towards the militarisation of Irish society and were followed soon after by the creation of The Irish Volunteers. On 14th Dec 1913 Cork City Hall held the inaugural meeting of the Cork Corps of the Irish Vols. Old film clip shown. Dr. D. O'Drisceoil recalls the internal bickering between various shades of Irish political opinion at the meeting involving the AOH's shock troops the Molly Maguire's. Supporters of Redmond's Home Rule Party Owen McNeil of the Irish Vols, founder of the Gaelic League was the main speaker with Roger Casement. G. White then says all hell broke loose when O. McNeil called for 3 cheers for the Irish Vols. Newspaper headlines show order was only restored when the lights were turned off but a Vol unit was established with ex British army captain Talbot Crosbie appointed OC of Cork Vols. All officers were elected in this Citizens Militia. Vols brought their own uniforms. The difference between the UVF and the Irish Vols was in Ulster the political establishment backed the UVF. In the South that wasn't the case. John Redmond viewed the Vols with suspicion. Eventually however due to its popularity Redmond negotiated with Owen McNeil places for his men on the Vols National Executive. When WWI broke out Talbot Crosbie offered his unit in Cork to the British Army and in Aug 1914 1,000 Cork Vols signed up after a meeting. Tomas McCurtain took command of the 26 Vols who didn't follow Crosbie. They kept the title the Irish Vols. The Redmondites became the National Vols. In total 6,000 Cork men enlisted in the British Army. British recruitment posters shown. Tom Barry an IRA leader later joined up also. 2,000corkmen were killed in WWI. Peg O'Shea reads Dick Lynch's letter home. D. O'Drisceoil then recalls the militarisation of Ireland at this time and lists all the groups. One of the landmark events for the Irish Vols was the funeral of old Fenian O'Donovan Rossa. Film clip shown. Fionula McCurtain, granddaughter of Thomas McCurtain comments. The Cork men come to Dublin to hear the oration of Patrick Pearce. At beginning of 1916 we have a confused situation. The Military Council of the IRB are also Irish Vols planning an insurrection but denying that to Owen McNeil who is Irish Vols Chief of Staff. Arthur Dowling recalls his great uncle. John Kent, Tom Clarke and Terence McSwaine's efforts to build up the Irish Vols in the cork area. In Jan 1916 McSweeney and Ken were arrested for making a seditious speech. On March 17th 1916 the Irish Vols and the depleted Nat Vols marched in Cork's St. Pat's Day Pde. On 3rd April 1916 P. Pearce issued orders for Easter manoeuvres. On 9th April Roger casement left Germany with arms. B. O'Shea then explains the vols plans for the Cork area during the Rising mainly to protect Roger Casements landing of the arms. Bridget Foley a Cuman na mBan vol had been sent the Monday before Easter by Dublin's Sean McDermott to tell McCurtain of the true intentions of the Easter manoeuvres. McCurtain was outraged. B. O'Shea lists his concerns. Gerry White then tells of the IRB releasing the Castle document which claimed the British were to arrest Vol leaders. O. McNeil thought it was true and ordered Vols to act in self defence. When McCurtain got McNeil's order he was not totally confused and trapped between 2 chains of command. B. O'Shea explains his dilemma. When McNeil realised he'd been deceived. He cancelled all orders. On Good Friday morning he sent J. J. O'Connell to Cork with orders giving him control of the Vols in Munster and he cancelled all orders issued by P. Pearce. Meanwhile Pearce and Sean McDermott told McNeil German arms were coming and it was too late to stop the rebellion. McNeil told Cork to mobilise in new orders. D. O'Driscoeil explains Mc. Neil's position but it all feel apart with Casement's capture and the scuttling of the gunship. In Cork McCurtain decided to obey Sean McDermott's last order and mobilise. On Easter Sun 1029 men appeared. G. White explains that McNeil then on learning of Casement's capture told McCurtain to cancel all parades. McCurtain obeyed. G. White explains vols actions in Cork that day. An anti-rebellion crowd gathered at the vols hall and the Bishop of Cork and Lord Mayor Butterfield opened negotiations with T. McCurtain to surrender. Film clip shows British army moving into Cork. McCurtain on Sat morning came to a deal which the British broke. Arthur Downing explains the RIC arrests at his uncle's house in which a Kent brother and the RIC Chief Constable were shot dead. Another brother Thomas Kent was executed on the 9th May. McCurtain's granddaughter recalls his views on his decisions. The D. O'Drisceoil on the aftermath inquiry by the IRB exonerating T. McCurtain who received 10 different orders. B. O. Shea comments on the Cork brigade surviving to fight intact in the War of Independence. | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9086 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 25th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
12 mins 1 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
NI Sec P. Hain and Irish Min M. McDowell say that PIRA criminality has ended. Film report says the two governments now believe at a leadership level the PIRA are delivering on their commitment of last July but perfection in the time available isn't realistic. Then M. McDowell agreed, however, the DUP's N. Dodds says the IRA is involved in crimes and P. Hain is just putting a spin on things. Then Alliances D. Ford says the evidence isn't there yet. In North Belfast a Catholic Primary School was attacked by arsonists and it follows other sectarian attacks in the Whitewall area over the previous 24 hrs. Film report from Star of the Sea on the Shore Rd with fireman Graham Lowry comments. Then Fr. Colum Curran's reaction. PSNI figures show sectarian attacks have risen by 35% in the last year. Cllr. Pat Convery SDLP comments. Then DUP's N. Dodds statements. The NIO has introduced a new set of guidelines here for criminal restorative justice schemes here that want government funding. Film report looks at 15 schemes that operate in nationalist areas. A panel will determine the suitability of people working the schemes and ind/complaints mechanism will be set up and CRJ's must involve the PSNI. NI Sec Peter Hain explains his guidelines. The CRF's Jim Auld calls for politicians to sort out the policing issue. New government statistics issued show the recent population increase here is due to arrival of foreign immigrants. Film report on our 6,700 new citizens with Indian immigrant George Mansoor comments. Then UU Prof. Bob Osborne's comments on acceptance of immigrants here. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9087 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 28th Jul 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Tension has increased amongst the North Belfast UDA as the Inner Council makes a new move to oust the areas current UDA chief's the Shoukri brothers and their allies. Film report on mainstream UDA's appointment of a new North Belfast interim leadership with Alliance Party leader David Ford's views. Then in the studio security journalist Alan Murray gives his analysis of events in Nth Belfast which he believes hasn't been changed and he doubts the Inner Council's view of the situation. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9088 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 31st Jul 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Scottish visitor Ronald Mackie (36) beaten to death by a loyalist mob in Tobermore. 5 arrested. Film report with PSNI's Ray Murray comments. Then DUP Cllr Paul McClean's views. In Belfast the UDA's J. McDonald has held talks with the Shoukri brothers North Belfast allies. Film report with UPRG's F. Gallagher comments on the current situation. The Pastor Brain Madden's comments followed by journalist A. Murray's views on possibility of a major split. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06390 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9089 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 1st Aug 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Time Shift | ||
Programme Title: |
Speak No Evil | ||
Description: |
(This documentery was first shown on 04/04/2006 see DVD) The programme examines the Thatcher government broadcasting ban on paramilitary linked politicans in Northern Ireland; with politicans and journalists views on the 1989 ban, which lasted until 1994. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
353 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5466 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 1st Aug 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Ibiza, Spain two NI teenagers have been shot after being caught up in a gun battle between local drugs barons. Film report names youths as Gareth Richardson and Neil Hamilton. A third Liverpool man was wounded and police arrested British and Moroccan men. By phone from Ibiza Tom Richardson, Gareth's father describes what happened and he complains about the heavy police reaction towards the youths. In North Belfast a UDA rally is to be held tonight. Tensions are high as today the PSNI searched the estate at Westland's the power base of the Shoukri brothers ousted by the mainstream UDA. In an interview local women speak out about against another UDA feud but won't reveal their identities. The UPRG's F. Gallagher comments on the Shoukri's and their 10-12 drug dealers and says they won't be talking any commands within the UDA. Meanwhile in Sth/Belfast the UDA is being blamed for the intimidation of a Catholic family, the Donnelly's from their ? St. home. Film report on this 3rd family attacked in 3 weeks with Anne Donnelly's comments then Jim Donnelly. Then SF's Stiofan Long's reaction. Followed by UUP's M. McGimpsey. The Belfast Coroner has described the 2001 murder of UDA/UFF man George Legg as being like the work of the Shankill Butchers. Film report shows clip of G. Legg with Jim Gray at UDP rally. Legg's mother claims Gray set up the murder in the Bunch of Grapes bar owned by Gray. Next report is an update into the weekend murder of Scottish man Ron Mackie at Tobermore. The PSNI have now arrested 6 men. They don't believe the killing wasn't sectarian but loyalist involvement hasn't been ruled out. The widow of David Caldwell killed in a PIRA bomb attack 4 years ago has appealed for an end to vandalism on his grave and an end to the harassment of her family. Film report and interview with Marie McFaul on the attacks. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9090 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 1st Aug 2006 | Duration: |
39 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC4 UK |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Timeshift | ||
Programme Title: |
Speak No Evil | ||
Description: |
In Oct 1988 the conservative government of Margaret Thatcher introduced laws forbidding TV companies to interview representatives of paramilitary groups in N. Ireland. This programme examines the issues behind this move and viewpoints for and against. The programme was first shown on 4-4-05. It begins with Thatcher comment. Then actor Stephen Rea recalls doing a voice over for Martin McGuiness of Sin Fein. As TV companies showed a film of paramilitary spokesmen and used actors to do the voices. This was viewed as their way of getting around the broadcast ban. SF's Martin McGuiness says the ban brought ridicule on the British government. The ban was designed to cut off the oxygen of publicity to SF/IRA mainly but this programme is the story of how the plan backfired. It begins with Denis Murray on BBC news of 19-10-88 announcing the new government measure. Then Lord Birt the former BBC Director General recalls the law came right out of the blue. The voice of Home Secretary Douglas Hurd explains the government thinking. It's not a restriction on reporting only on direct appearances. Norman Tebbit recalls the Tories lack of sympathy for the media at that time. Dennis Murray says the British used the Irish government's broadcast ban on SF. Introduced in 1971 as their blueprint Prof. David Miller of Strathclyde Univ. recalls the broadcaster's confusion about interpreting the laws. Danny Morrison (SF) recalls the confusion. Then Lord Birt recalls they decided you could show SF people but couldn't show them speaking on matters relating to SF. Pictures of SF could be shown but no direct statements could be heard. The broadcasters believed subtitles or actors voices could be legal. Actor Stephen Rea praises this circumvention of the laws. He then recalls doing Adams and McGuiness voiceovers with a clip shown. Journalist Peter Taylor says from the 1980s BBC/ITV relation with the government were getting worse. One low point was the docu. At the Edge of the Union which showed DUP's G. Campbell and SF's M. McGuiness as family men. Clips shown. Producer Paul Hamann recalls his aims. Then SF's Martin McGuiness recalls his attitude to the film at that time. Then Peter Taylor describes PM Margaret Thatcher's fiery reaction, programmes content followed by a Thatcher remark. Then SF's D. Morrison says the government didn't want SF people shown as human beings. Then Martin McGuiness criticises Thatcher government BBC governors reacted by not broadcasting the film but BBC news staff walked out and for 24 hours there was no news broadcasts. The NUF's Victoria Barrett comments on the world's reaction at that time. 3 months later the BBC governors reversed the ban but the incident was a watershed. TV companies covered major atrocities that soon followed like the Enniskillen bomb in Nov '87. In March '88 the SAS shot dead 5 IRA vols in Gibraltar. Then 10 days later loyalist minestrones grenade attack on their funerals at Milltown cemetery. Then 3 days later the killing of 2 off duty British soldiers at one of these funerals in Belfast. Thatcher demanded the media hand over footage of the soldier's deaths but they refused. The government was horrified Adams was on TV justifying the PIRA's actions. Clip shown. Then Norman Tebbit recalls the incident with clip of then NI Sec Tom King's views. The government was suspicious that the media favoured SF at this time and was assisting its rise electorally. On 20/8/88 the IRA killed 8 soldiers in a Tyrone bus bombing. This was the last straw for the government Norman Tebbit recalls. Thatcher says government won't surrender. M. McGuiness gives his analysis of Thatcher. Then on 19/10/88 broadcast ban introduced the biggest censorship since WWII. DUP's P. Robinson says it was legitimate move. Journalists now had to sue actor's voices in every report involving SF personnel. Some clips shown here. Actor Ian McElhinney recalls the extra work. Then Stephen Rea on the practical problems. Then reporter Denis Murray's views on the actor's voiceover efforts which S. Rea called overreacting but eventually the voiceovers became routine with info only given and no overselling says I. McElhinney. The ban also applied to any showing of programmes made before the ban. How this effected a re-showing the Real Lives documentary is shown before and after the voiceovers added. Followed by M. McGuiness reaction on TV satirists ridiculed the ban. A clip if shown from one such sketch on the Day Today which lampooned the restriction with Peter Taylor made Enemies Within about loyalist and republican prisoners in the Maze. He had to do so under the rules of the ban. He recalls how he handled it. The programme was shown first to the BBC controller who decided only to use voiceovers where the IRA food men speak to the prison staff caterers. Clip shown. Taylor claims at other interviews prisoners spoke in a personal capacity not as representatives of paramilitaries. Also hit by the ban was popular music. The Pogues song about the Birmingham Six was banned. Prof. David Miller comments on this song. The BBC also didn't show an episode of Star Trek because of words spoken by a character saying armed struggle unified Ireland in 2020. Overall however Prof. D. Miller says SF TV appearances on British TV declined by 63%. N. Tebbit comments. Then Stephen Rea on the censorship. Then Lord Birt's views of the effects on SF's political message. He calls it a blot on the democratic landscape. SF's D. Morrison views on the British public not getting the full story about Irish politics but N. Tebbit sees it different. M. McGuiness says the public should be able to make up their own minds on Ireland. In the USA the ban was criticised. SF played on these sympathies for fund raising. N. Tebbit recalls being aware of this aspect of the ban. It was giving SF oxygen of publicity in the USA. The ban however didn't affect the IRA's military campaign. Film clip shown of July '89 Belfast High Court bombing. Then D. Morrison (SF) says the ban shows the government didn't trust their own people to make decisions. Then M. McGuiness says it was clear Thatcher even during the broadcast ban knew a British government would have to talk to SF as the ban hasn't stopped since SF's electoral rise in 1993. M. McGuiness says an effort was made to put in place a peace process. In Aug 1994 the IRA announced a ceasefire. On 16-9-94 the Tory government of John Major lifted the broadcast ban. Film clip of announcement. It lasted 6 years. It's main aim of silencing SF had failed. DUP Peter Robinson blames wishy-washy liberals in the media who sided with terrorists. Denis Murray rejects this view. Then Lord Birt's views followed by S. Rea, then D. Morrison but P. Robinson still wants ban on SF. | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9091 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Aug 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
The Hunger Strike | ||
Description: |
This programme looks back at the hunger strike of 1981, a violent time in NI's troubles history. It begins with old film clips of those times. Blanket/duty protestors in their cell. An anti H Blocks march on the streets. A street riot inter mixed with film of the unused H Blocks as they are today. Voice over's used are of Thatcher, B. Devlin, Jim Gibney. The opening montage ends with a clip of B. Sands funeral and the programme title. Then standing outside the H Blocks today Brendan McFarlene and prisoners oc in 1981 defines the prison as being the British effort at breaking the republican prisoners. Then inside the prison he takes the camera crew on a walkabout of the prisons main areas. The narrator then recalls how republicans won political status in 1972 following a hunger strike by prisoner Brian McKee. On 1st March 1976 the lab/government removed special category status treating them as ordinary criminals. In the newly built H Block they began a campaign against this move. In one of the cells B. McFarlene recalls during he protest you were locked in a call with no clothes and no furniture, just a mattress, a chamber pot and 2 blankets yet McFarlene says every day they were searched. He describes the invasive mirror search and the brutality. Prison officers (PO) Dessie Waterworth says he saw a lot of people get a dig in the mouth. Called the blanketmen a film clip shows 2 in a cell. Their protest was increased when they refused to slop out and instead rubbed their excrement on the walls. Film clip of cells shown. This became the dirty protest. Ex-prisoner and their press officer in 1981 Richard O'Rawe describes the details. Then PO D. Waterworth recalls the smell as film clip shows warder hosing a cell and some of the art work. Film clip shows 2 prisoners in protest demand political status. Then Brendan Ingham the press secretary to PM M. Thatcher says they weren't concerned about people living in fouled nests considering what they'd done. PO D. Waterworth agrees over the 4 years of the protest the PIRA killed 18 PO's. Film clip shows a funeral with 10 killed in 1979 alone. After winning the election in May '79 Thatcher appointed Humphrey Atkins as NI sec. Film clip shown. Then Lord Gowne the NIO prison minister 1981-84 recalls the government's main interest was the economy not this issue. He says Ireland was as foreign as Sri Lanka. By now 400 prisoners had joined the no wash protest and had 5 demands, the right to wear their own clothes, the right not to do prison work, the right to mix freely with other prisoners, the right to visits, parcels and educ and recreational activities and the right to restoration of lost remission. B. McFarlene standing in a cell recalls how things were there in 1981 and how they hid notes in mattresses. These notes were how they communicated within and to outside the prison. Former prisoner Seanna Walsh comments on protest. Then B. McFarlene describes how 120 would use the kitchen for mass and catching up on news. Hunger striker in 1980 Tommy McKearney recalls planning a hunger strike at mass. R. O'Rawe says Adams was against it. Then Gerry Adams recalls his concerns. Danny Morrison says they didn't believe Thatcher would concede and told the prisoners that. NIO min Lord Gowrie says what prisoners wanted was reasonable but their methods were theatrical and the British government didn't do business in public unless Thatcher won. Ingham recalls Thatcher was no concessions from the start. The first hunger strike began on 27-10-80 by 7 prisoners. Film clip shows Raymond McCartney on H/strike in 1980. Then today (2006) he recalls the other prisoners on h/strike with him. Tommy McKearney recalls how he felt. Then film clip shows H Block rally. B. McAliseky recalls Sean McKenna was dying. T. Kearney recalls how he felt after 45 days. At 11th hour the British government opened a channel to SF's Gerry Adams through MI6 agency Michael Oakley (The Mountain Climber). Adams recalls his communication line. Then D. Morrison recalls British were to produce a prison paper but Jim Gibney recalls B. Hughes dilemma as S. McKeanna neared death. Adams/R. McCartney comment on h/strike endings while they waited on the government document. B. McAliskey says she would have help the line and let S. McKenna die. Adams comment. Then S. Walsh recalls his mood until he met B. Sands as he planned a 2nd h/strike. Outside the UDA shot B. McAliskey. She recalls being shot 8 times. With film clip being shown. In the prison 'civilian type' clothes were rejected by B. Sands. D. Waterworth called the clothes Oxfam rejects. Then Jim Gibney's views. S. Walsh recalls B. Sands h/strike plans. He would lead it and knew he'd die. It began on 1-3-1981 and 10 men would die on it over 4 months. Outside over 50 die in violence. Jim Gibney recalls the 2 wk gap between each striker and its purpose. R. O'Rawe says Sands was going to show Thatcher what great strength is Irish commissioners. Hugh Logue comments on Thatcher's view, crime is a crime. Then B. Ingham's views, good riddance it they want to die. Outside Fermanagh MP Frank Maguire died. His brother Noel stood aside to let B. Sands stand. Film clip shown. His opponent would be the UUP leader Harry West. B. McAliskey says SF learnt its trade in this election. Jim Gibney agrees. Film clip of rally. Then Sands election victory announcement. Lawrence McKeown recalls the reaction in the h-blocks. Then Lord Gowrie gives the British government view of the Sands election. Thatcher changed the law to prevent prisoners standing in the future. S. Walsh comments on feelings once the euphoria had died down. B. Ingham's they says if people choose to kill themselves in prison that's their affair. Irish MEP Dr. John O'Connell recalls his delegation visiting Sands in the prison. He describes Sands corpse like appearance. Sheila DeVelera broke down at the meeting. Film clip of their press conference later. More international mediators attempted to solve the crisis. Film clip shown. Then the unionist view shown by DUP's Peter Robinson who calls Sands a criminal putting on a suicide performance, a stunt for publicity. Standing in B. Sands cell, B. McFarlene describes his memories and feelings when he last saw Sands. Then Mrs. Sands talks to the press saying her son is dying. On 5-5-81 he dies after 66 days. L. McKeown recalls the reaction in prison. Then D. Waterworth says it was their choice. Film then of massive Sands funeral with volley fired. Then prison Chaplin Fr. Raymond Murray recalls the global reaction. Film of protest in the USA. Lord Gowrie describes Thatcher's views. Then Jim Gibney's views. On 12-5-81 Bellaghy man Francis Hughes died on his 59th day. Photos shown. His brother Oliver calls his death a relief and he recalls the RUC seizing Hughes' body at Foster Greens hospital. Film report also shown. Then film of exchanges at his funeral and Oliver tells the press Thatcher murdered her brother. Tensions grew as Raymond McCreesh was buried in Sth/Armagh and INLA member Patsy O'Hare in Derry. Film of funerals. The Irish commission for justice and peace, a Catholic Church Human Rights groups began to negotiate Fr. Oliver Crilly, an ICJP member recalls 2 of his cousins were h/strikers. Then ICJP member Hugh Logue felt a solution had to be found before Joe O'Donnell died. Programme profiles J. O'Donnell after Arkins said no negotiations on 29-6-81 he allowed NIO minister David Allison to meet the ICJP. H. Logue recalls his first meeting with the h/strikers. He describes the state of their bodies and their major distrust of the Brits. The Mountainclimber was also talking to Gerry Adams. He recalls briefing the ICJP on his talks. Fr. Crilly said Adams told them to butt out. Crilly had a showdown with M. Allison. Logue and Crilly believe Allison wasn't aware Thatcher was using MI6. R. O'Rawe now maintains that he and B. McFarlene had an agreement to accept a British government deal and save Joe O'Donnell. O'Rawe explains his perception of things saying the outside leaders over ruled their acceptance of a deal. D. Morrison says O'Rawe can't distinguish between an offer and a deal. He explains the leader's mistrust of the Brit's as they wouldn't put it in writing. On 5-7-81 Joe O'Donnell died after 61 days. Film clip of his funeral. Fr. Crilly comments on Thatcher's role in it all. Then TV clip of M. Allison's comments on their slowness at preparing a deal. On 13-7-81 Martin Hurson died after 46 days. The families were weakening. Fr. D. Faul at that time on TV comments on the stalemate. Fr. R. Murray on the families despair. Fr. Faul arranged for the families to meet Adams who recalls telling the families he was powerless to order the men off the strike but he went to meet the strikers next day. A TV clip hears his say the strikers wanted to continue. In Aug 81 Kevin Lynch, Kiernan Doherty and Tom McIlwee all died. K. Doherty has been elected TD. Owen Carron had replaced Bobby Sands as Fermanagh MP but the parents and wives now took a stand and began taking them off their fast when they went into comas. Film clip shows Bernie Devlin was the 10th death after 60 days. Tommy McKinney recalls their agonising deaths. Lawrence McKeown would have been the 11th to die. He describes his condition towards the end and his mother signed him off the strike after 70 days. More and more families took their sons off h/strike. In Sept Jim Prior replaced H. Atkins as NI sec. Lord Gowrie was the prisons minister. He recalls being cut more slack by Thatcher. Oliver Hughes recalls the general feeling nothing to be gained. On Oct 3rd the h/strike ended. 3 days later prior allowed them to wear their own clothes. TV clip shown. Prior says no concessions were made. Lord Gowrie says a legacy of it all is a better understanding of NI between London and Dublin. Jim Gibney says republicans learned the benefits of electoral politics. Gerry Adams agrees. D. Morrison says the experience shattered him but within republicanism it's up there with 1916 in regard to inspiration. B. McQliskey says nothing is being written to warn people never to do it again. | ||
DVD No. |
D06370 | Tape No. |
352 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9073 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 2nd Aug 2006 | Duration: |
12 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the Courts John Stewart (41) and Thomas Callgin (29) were charged with the weekend murder of Scottish visitor Ronald Mackie in Tobermore. Film report with an appeal by the murder victim's mother Jean Struthers for witnesses to come forward. She denies her son was in any 'criminal' organisation. Next report looks at the shooting of 2 NI teenagers in Ibiza, Spain as they walked into a shootout between local drug dealers. At the airport one of the fathers Tom Richardson condemned the treatment of the boys by Spanish police who treated them like drug dealers. Then Ian Young, another father's views. Followed by phone interview with Michael Hamilton whose son is still in hospital in Ibiza. The M1 motorway is now open again following a security alert near Portadown. Film report. In the High Court a judge granted bail to one of those accused of killing Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen. Film report. Also in the courts Mark Smith the last person to see Lisa Dorrian alive in Bangor before she disappeared was charged with having £30,000 worth of drugs in his boat. Film report. At H-Block commemoration rally is expected to go ahead this month in Belfast Casement Park despite the GAA disapproving of it. Film report with DUP MP Gregory Campbell's views. Then journalist Colin O'Carroll's (Daily Ireland) comments. Meanwhile SF criticises Belfast City Council for allowing a meeting in Ballysillan Leisure Centre last night to discuss the split within the UDA. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9092 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 3rd Aug 2006 | Duration: |
13 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The UDA feud is over as its North Belfast Chief Alan McClean flees the country and the remainder are taken back into the mainstream UDA. Film report shows last night's attempt by 300 mainstream UDA men to get into the Westland Estate Powerbase of the Shoukris and A. McClean as it was blocked off of police. Then mediator in the feud Pastor Brian Madden says he saw men with machine guns during the talks. Mainstream UDA reporter supporter Ruth Dunne describes an attack on her home by the Shoukri faction. Then UPRG's F. Gallagher comments on A. McClean's removal. Meanwhile SF's Cathy Stanton complained to police ombudsman about the PSNI's handling of the UDA's march to Westland's. Then PSNI Acc Wesley Wilson explains the PSNI tactics of halting the 300 UDA near a nationalist area. A further report from Tracy Magee looks at changes within the UDA and asks is it going out of business. She begins with the ousting of J. Adair 3 years ago. Author Henry McDonald comments on the recent changes within the UDA and the British government initiatives to move the UDA away from crime and violence. Film clip shows Irish President meeting UDA's Jackie McDonald in Belfast. Journalist Brain Feeney highlights the other government agencies involved in changing the UDA. Henry McDonald highlights government funding for loyalist areas. Tracey Magee highlights the Couth Antrim Brigade as the next area up for focus on. In Derry courts a 3rd man Paul Johnston has appeared on a charge of killing Scottish visitor Ron Mackie last weekend. Film report. The NIO has announced it's to set up a confidential phone number for info on the where about of the remaining disappeared. Film report reviews the Jean McConville case and that of Eamon Molloy plus Brain McKinney and John McClory. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9093 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 9th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
22 mins 4 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live report from Newry where diss/repubs firebombs destroyed 3 major shops on the 35 anniv. of internment. First reports on the night's drama at the 5 ways round about. Then to the city centre where the JJB sports shop was destroyed. Then in Merchants Quay the TK Maxx store was damaged. Other stores affected where Dunnes Stores, Harvey's, Curry's and Land of Leather shops. Fire brigade commander Walter Johnston describes the turmoil. Resident Brendan O'Brien explains. Then PSNI ch/insp Gary Hagan comments. A second report from Ivan Little looks at the cost of the attacks as bomb alerts continue today. With views of Carpet Rite manager Andy Gilkinson. Then local Mayor Cllr. Michael Carr's views on the effect on business. Then David Henna of Newry's Chamber of Commerce and Trades reaction. Then Political reaction from UUP's Danny Kennedy, SF's Conor Murphy MP. Then PSNI's Gary Hagan warns businesses to be alert for other attacks. Followed by more comments from David Hanna on the number of jobs lost. A former PSNI det. Johnston Brown has had his house searched by the police ombudsman's office. He claims he has nothing to hide. Film report hears 2 former RUC personnel were arrested by the Ombudsman's staff investigating the UVF murder of Ray McCord (19) 9 years ago. One of the arrested RUC men was Trevor McIlwrath, Johnston Brown on holiday gives a phone interview. Then Ray McCord is profiled followed by statement from Justin Felice of Ombudsman's staff. Then Ray McCord Snr comments on news Sharon McKenna murder is to be included in the Ombudsman's inquiry. Then Jaunty Brown comments. In Derry the PSNI have stormed the premises of American arms firm Ratheleon which was taken over by anti-Iraqi war protestors. Film report on the 8 hr siege and 8 arrests amongst whom was Eamon McCann who is seen speaking from an office window. Damage was caused and protestor Goretta Horgan reveals company had CIA contacts. Then PSNI Superintendent David Hanna explains why he used force to end the siege. In Magherafelt overnight rival crowds clashed at an anti-internment bonfire in the town. Film report with resident's claims and counterclaims on who started it. Then DUP Cllr. Paul Douglas comments on their reaction. In Strabane 3 people were arrested in house searches following bomb hoaxes last month. In Ardoyne last night the DUP's N. McCausland attended a political debate, a political first. Film report from Ken Reid. Also there were UUP's Fred Cobain and PUP leader David Ervine. SF's G. Kelly comments. Then N. McCausland comments on sharing power with SF in the future. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9094 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 12th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Derry the App/Boys pde passed off without serious incident. Just minor trouble at the edge of the Bogside. Film report also covers some overnight violence when 50 petrol bombs were thrown. PSNI Superintendent David Hanna comments. Then a German police officer Hajo Hiklen here for training exercise comments. In Belfast six Polish people were hospitalised then their houses were attacked and 5 firemen were injured tackling a fire in Bangor. Both were arson. Film report interviews a Polish man Mariuez Mackowski and in Bangor fireman Alan Hamill. Also overnight a house in Bushmills containing Polish people had its windows broken in a racist attack. (5pm Sat) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9095 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 13th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Not Broadcast | Channel: |
n.a. |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Republican Publications DVD | ||
Programme Title: |
25th Anniversary of Hunger Strike | ||
Description: |
This Sinn Fein produced DVD covers the march to and the rally at Casement Park on the 13th August '06 which was to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the 1981 Hunger Strike. It begins with a photographic montage of the 10 hunger strikers from 1981 plus Michael Gaughan (1949-74) and Frank Stagg (1942-79). Then Bobby Sands (1954-1981), Francis Hughes (1956-1981), Raymond McCreesh (1957-81), Patsy O'Hara (1957-81), Joe McDonnell (1951-81_, Martin Hurson (1956-81), Kevin Lynch (1956-81), Kieran Doherty (1955-81), Thomas McIlwee (1957-81), Mickey Devin (1954-81). Then the DVD shows the preparations being made for the day's events along the Falls Road and at Casement Park. Then film clip shows people arriving from all over Ireland and abroad for the events and families of the hunger strikers meeting at the Sean MacDiarmid's GAA Club on the Falls Road. The march itself has 2 starting points, at the Falls Road and up at Twinbrook. Film clip shows people forming up some in blanket protest mode with the bands and people carrying photos on banners and placards. Then from Ogra Sinn Fein's Eugene Garvey in blanket mode explains why he attended the rally. Then Pat Sheehan a surviving hunger striker from 1981 who was 55 days on hunger strike until it was called off. Then SF Cllr Piaras O'Dochartaigh from Donegal speaks in Irish. Then Oliver Hughes brother of hunger striker Frank Hughes comments on his feelings today. Then Dodie McGuiness of the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee comments on their work for the day. Then Arthur Morgan TD from Co. Louth explains why he's there. Then a Palestinian spokesman from Nablus in Palestine explains the connection he sees between the republican and Palestine struggles. Then SF's MEP from Dublin Mary Lou McDonald's views on the events. Then SF's Martin McGuiness views on the occasion's importance. Then film clip shows the lead band move off the Lower Falls departure point at Sevastopol St. followed by the parped proper at the same time in Twinbrook the second parade leaves. A film report then shows both parades at various points until they both arrive in Casement Park GAA grounds. The families of the hunger strikers are at the head of the Lower Falls parade. Followed by Sinn Fein's leaders and politicians. Then prison comrades of the 10 hunger strikers at various points along the routes short pageants at the roadside depict various stages of the prison struggle. Also interviewed is Elish O'Reilly the sister of hunger striker Joe McDonnell. Also in the parade are hundreds of ex POW's who walk together in white shirts with black ties. Terry Doherty, brother of hunger striker Kieran Doherty TD gives his reaction to the turnout. By 33 mins into the DVD both marches arrive at Casement Park. The second section of the DVD then beings with marchers forming up on the pitch to the cheers of the crowd in the stands. After several minutes Teresa Ni Fhearmosa a SF Cllr from Kerry and joint presenter with MEP Mary Lou McDonald of events inside Casement welcomes everybody to the event. Then Mary Lou McDonald recalls the events of 1981 and the courage of the hunger strikers. She calls for a rededication to the political cause of republicans today. Then introduces singer Francis Black to sign the National Anthem. Then Teresa Ferris invites relatives of the 12 men who died on hunger strike to read a biography of each of them. Dominic Brennan of Ogra Sinn Fein beings with Michael Gaughan's life story being born in Ballina, Co. Mayo. In Dec 1971 in London he got 7yrs for a bank raid. His hunger strike began on 31 March 1974 in Parkhurst Jail. He died of pneumonia when a force feeding tube pierced his lung on 3-6-74 aged 24 years. Then Kevin Doyle a nephew of Frank Stagg's reads his biography. Born in Hollymount, Co. Mayo in 1942 he joined SF in Luton in 1972. In April 1973 he was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit arson. He got 10 years and demanded he be treated as a political prisoner. On Dec 14th 1975 he went on hunger strike in Wakefield Prison on 12-12-1976 he died after 62 days. The Irish government wouldn't allow him to be buried in the republican plot at Ballina. On 6-11-76 the IRA reburied him beside M. Gaughan in the republican plot. Then Mary McGinn a friend and comrade of Bobby Sands reads his biography. Born in March 1954 in the loyalist Rathcoole estate, moved to Twinbrook in June 1972. In Oct 1972 he was arrested with weapons and got 3 years. Released in 1976. Within six months he was arrested again after a bomb attack in Dunmurray. In Sept 1977 they got 14 years. His career is prison is noted and his writings under the name Marcella. In April 1981 he was elected MP for Fermanagh. He died on hunger strike after 66 days in May 1981. Then Oliver Hughes brother of Frank Hughes reads his biography. He was born in 1056 in Bellaghy. Oliver describes his activities and capture by the SAS on 17/3 after killing one solder. He was wounded. He got life in prison and died on May 12 1981 on hunger strike. Tom McIlwee was his cousin. Then Seamus McCreesh a nephew of Ray McCreesh reads his autobiography. In 1976 he got 14 years. He joined the blanket protest. He died on 21st May 1981 after 61 days. Then Danny Baker reads Patsy O'Hara's biography. Born in Bishop St, Derry in July 1957. He had been wounded before Bloody Sun. by British troops. In Oct 74 he was interned in Long Kesh. In April 1975 he joined the IRSP-INLA. After months in Dublin he returned to Derry in Sept 79. In Jan 1980 he got 8 years for having a grenade. He went on blanket on HS, he was OC of INLA prisoners in 1st H/strike and went on second hunger strike and died after 61 days on Many 21st 81 age 23. Then Bernadette Farley daughter of Joe McDonnell reads his biography. Born in Sept 1951 in the Lower Falls. In 1972 he was interned on the Maidstone then in UK. Released then re-interned in 1973. Then released and he was arrested in Oct 1976 on bombing charges. He went on protest once in prison resulting in going on hunger strike. On July 8th after 61 days he died. Then Cathy Hetherington a niece of Martin Hurson reads his biography. Born in Sept 1954 in Cappagh. In 1976 he was arrested on conspiracy to kill charges and got 20 years. He was in Dec 1980 h/strike and in May 81 he joined 2nd hunger strike. On 13/7/81 he died. Then Jean McTaggart sister of Kevin Lynch reads his biography. Born in May 1856 in Park, Co. Derry. He was an accomplished hurling player at club level. He was arrested in Dungiven after an RUC man was injured. He took part in the first Dec 1980 h/strike and in the 2nd 1981 one. On 1-8-81 he died after 71 days. Then Kieran Doherty's nephew Kieran reads his biography. Born in 1955 in Andersonstown his older brothers were interned between 1972-74. Kieran was arrested and interned in Feb 1973 until Nov 75. In Jan 1978 he was sentenced to 18 years for bombing offences years earlier. He went on the protest. In June he was elected TD for Cavan/Monaghan. He died on Aug 2nd 1981 after 71 days. Then Edna McLaughlin sister of h/striker Tom McIlwee recalls he was born in 1957 near Bellaghy. He was a car mechanic. In 1976 he lost an eye in a premature explosion in Ballymena. He got a 20 yr sentence and joined the blanket protest. He died after 62 days on h/strike. Then Cathy Coney a niece of 10th h/striker Michael Devine reads his biography. Born in May 1954 in Derry. In July 1971 he joined the James Connolly Republican Club. In Aug 1971 he joined the official IRA. He was on the Bloody Sun march. In 1974 he left the officials for the INLA. On Sept 1976 he was arrested and in 1977 got 12 years. He went on the blanket protest. He began h/strike on June 22 - 1981 on Aug 20th died after 60 days aged 27 years. Mary Lou then releases 12 white birds as a symbol of the spirit of freedom for which the men died. Then she invites Brendan McFarland (BIK) to sing a song about Bobby Sands he wrote in 1991 in the H-Blocks. He was also PIRA OC during the h/strike of 1981. It's called a song for Marcella. Then Teresa Ferris invites the OC of the Armagh Women's Prisoners Jennifer McCann to address the crowd on the prison regime in Armagh. She calls Bobby Sands and Mairead Farrell 'The Che Guevara's of our struggle'. She praises the role of women in the Republican struggle and says they shouldn't be forgotten. Then singer Francis Black leads the crowd in signing Something Inside, a song used by Republicans during the hunger strike rallies of 1981. Then Mary Lou McDonald introduces the MP Gerry Adams as the main speaker. He begins with a quote from Bobby Sands about being right. Then Adams thanks them for being right. Then after a piece in Irish he talks about Robert Casement and his report on the brutality of colonialism in Africa that brought about change. He highlights his protestant background and says he would understand by Republicans are in Casement today. He quotes Pat Sheehan's Mary Doyle ex prisoners on their pride in being republican who have withstood all that was thrown at them in this struggle. He thanks all republicans. He welcomes the delegation from Palestine and tells hypocrites not to preach to republicans while they condone what is happening in the Middle East. He singles out the Dublin government in particular. He then recalls meeting Blair in No. 10 and said he often feels the dead republicans like Sands, Hughes, and Farrell are there with him. He says in these meetings they are thinking of the future but often justice for all prisoners in British jails comes to his mind. He calls for repatriotization of all Irish prisoners to Ireland and for a resolution to the dispute in Maghaberry. In the case of Aidan Holmes he criticises the Irish government role. He then calls the h/strikers role models, ordinary people who done extraordinary things. One of the lessons learnt from the h/strikers was the need for a political offensive to win over hearts and minds at home and abroad. He praises the families motivated by love behind the h/strikes. Today he says republicans must be confident and not limit themselves. Republicans are on their way to freedom in their life times he claims. He calls for building a mass organisation of the people with confidence to take power from those with no right to govern us and that's about more than changing flags. He calls republicans to be anti-sectarian and to make peace with the unionist section of our people. B. Sands said 'all people of Ireland will have the desire for people to show and then it's when we'll see the rising of the moon'. He then says the IRA, the wind that shook the barley deserves our appreciation. Not just the dead comrades but to the IRA of today. We are proud to be part of this huge effort, to bring peace, justice and freedom of the people of this island, this dream will become a reality as the h/strikers showed us by facing down the strongest most reactionary government in Western Europe. They took on and beat M. Thatcher and the cronies. If we fee defected or depressed they are our role models. The recalls a visit he, Owen Carron and Seamus Ruddy made to visit the h/strikers in the prison hospital. 5 were dead by then. He met BIK McFarlane who he thanks for his loyalty. Then Adams recalls the scene and recalls his apprehension. He was offered a jug of water by Tom McIlwee and the bantering that followed. He recalls Paddy Quinn and the questions they asked him. They visited TD Kieran Doherty. Adams described how he looked. Doherty told him he had a week left. He said until they got the 5 demands he wasn't stopping. Thatcher won't break us he said. He added he wasn't a criminal and for too long our people have been broken like the free staters, the church and the SDLP, we won't be broken. Adams then left to speak to Kevin Lunch who was in bed in his cell. A PO shut the door on Adams. Both men died days later. Adams says we need to be determined and strategic like them. The h/strikers knew what they were doing and why. Sinn Fein today also knows what it's doing and why today and the effects it's actions will have. He quotes Kieran Doherty and ends getting a standing ovation. Mary Lou McDonald then thanks all those involved in today's event and the County Antrim Board of the GAA. Today shows she says Ireland doesn't forget its heroes. Then T. Ferris calls on SF MLA Francis Brolly to sing the H-Block song. After he finishes a split screen shows the marchers leave the stadium behind a pipe band and then the closing credits are shows with a vox pop of people's remarks on the event. (127m26s) | ||
DVD No. |
D06410 | Tape No. |
353A |
Country of Origin: |
Record No. |
9097 | |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 14th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 52 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde has apologised to the family of Lean McConville of the disappeared for the police failing into the investigations into her murder. The police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan upheld a complaint from Jean's sons. Film report with Michael McConville's reaction to the report findings which are listed. Then Hugh Orde's apology who says 470 people were killed that year with 2,000 bombings. The DUP claims the commissioners appointed to the SEELB after its members resigned are taking closure decisions in secret. Film report with history of the case and DUP's Peter Weirs comments. Then a statement from the Dept. of Education rejects his claims. On Belfast's Crumlin Rd. Protestant residents of Leopold St. are cleaning up after nationalist youths attack their homes. The residents blame the Ardoyne Festival organisers. Film report with Lisa Pilson's views. Then Ind/unionist Cllr. Frank McCoubrey's (UPRG) accusations are rejected by SF Cllr Margaret McClenaghan. In Armagh a Catholic family's home was daubed with sectarian slogans. Film report with SDLP Cllr. Tom O'Hanlon's comments. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06400 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9096 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 16th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Dissident Republicans are being blamed for arson attacks in Dungannon and destroying the house of UUP peer Lord Ballyedmond in Monaghan. First report from Dungannon where fires destroyed 2 tyre depots owned by Phillip White. Fireman Eoin Doyle comments. Then manager Liam White's reaction. Then owner Phillip White recalls previous attacks. Followed by SDLP Cllr Vincent Curries views. Then DUP's Lord Morrow's comments. Then SF Cllr Barry Monteith's reaction. Second report on the full scale security alert at the home of UUP Peer Dr. Edward Haughey being built near Hackballscross in Monaghan when a 70lb bomb was found. With views of Irish Armies Comdt. Brian Cleary. Profile of Edward Haughey then UUP's Danny Kennedy's views on the attack. Sinn Fein has accused the DUP of scare mongering over the plans for a maze centre of reconciliation around the Maze Prison Hospital where the Maze hunger strikers died in 1981. Film report begins with DUP's J. Donaldson's views. Then SF Cllr Paul Butlers reply to the allegation they want a shrine. Then the NIO minister David Hanson outlines their approach to the situation. The official inquiry in April coming into the murder of Catholic Robert Hamill on Portadown in 1997 has ruled RUC officers cannot be screened while giving evidence. Film report. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9098 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 18th Aug 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
33 years after the death of Donegal man Harry Cunningham aged 16 his family have been told he was killed by UVF. Film report on the case of the Protestant youth killed in Aug 1973 as he drove home with his 3 brothers up the ? in Belfast. Interview with the brothers Herbie and Robert who was there in 1973 describe that day. The Historical Enquiry Team gave the family their report in a Derry hotel. The family weren't told by the RUC they knew who done the shooting or that the weapon was recovered. The family feels the RUC protected the killers and that the killers were informers. An East Belfast bar the Bunch of Grapes which was the scene of a loyalist murder was rebranded as the IBrox Bar. Now the Glasgow Rangers F.C. have told them to stop using the IBrox name. Film report covers the 2001 murder of George Legg. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9099 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 31st Aug 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 7 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then a Belfast UVF source has told the Belfast Telegraph that they left a bomb in Dublin's Mansion House in 1981 just before a Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Today Irish Army's bomb squad searched the building and are examining a suspect package. Film report with Irish Justice Minister M. McDowell's reaction. From today there will be no more patrols of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) on the streets of N. Ireland as part of the move to phase out the RIR by next year. Film report on their disbandment and its roots in the UDR and details of its membership numbers through the years since 1970. Author Chris Ryder comments on the UDR and then SF statement followed by ex UDR man and now DUP MP J. Donaldson's concerns about disbandment. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9100 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 3rd Sep 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Fitzgerald at 80 | ||
Description: |
Former Irish Prime Minister and Fine Gael leader Garret fitzgerald answers questions on issues during his years in power and in opposition. Accompanied by contemporary film clips. He also gives his view on Charlie Haughey. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
353 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5467 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 3rd Sep 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Leargas | ||
Programme Title: |
The Best catholics | ||
Description: |
(Shown in 2002) This programme looks at the Eucharistic Congress of 1932 and the Catholic Church of those times. It uses contemporary film clips. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
353 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5468 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 3rd Sep 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Fitzgerald at 80 | ||
Description: |
This programme is an interview with former Irish PM and leader of Fine Gael Dr. Gareth Fitzgerald on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In the first question he's asked to what extent did his career advance. Justice and equality for the Irish people. He says he always wanted to ensure the less well off didn't suffer. His first government he claims raised social welfare by 18%. His 2nd government was in a depressed economy and he blames FF for leaving Ireland in a mess by then but again he says he raised social welfare by 25% and mainstreamed it and by 1987 the purchasing power of the average worker was 2/3% higher. He says no other country did this in an economic crisis. Fitzgerald is then asked did he ever consider launching an equality crusade. Fitzgerald repeats the success of his first government during the oil crisis in this aspect. He recalls developing FG social programme in a short period as a response to a FF paper. He plan involved lowering the pension age, allowances for pensioner's wives and unmarried mothers. In the 2nd FG government they protected these reforms which were outside the normal trend at the time. A report called inequality and mortality covered both parts of Ireland between 1989-98 which was shortly after Fitzgerald's time in office. The report showed significant inequality and the questioner doubts if any attention was paid by anyone to the needs of the poor. He quotes throat cancer 230% higher for the poor and lung cancer 280%, behavioural disorders 360%. Fitzgerald replies society was improving in the 60s/70s and even in the 80s but feel back in the 9 ? The questionnaire Vincent Browne rejects his explanation. He tells Fitzgerald you left a society where the poor died at a higher rate than the better off and that his legacy was a deeply unfair society. Fitzgerald says they did improve the poorest position ever since the poverty of the 1930s and 40s. Vincent then tells Fitzgerald the conditions of mental hospitals were truly appalling after her FG government as were conditions in jail. Fitzgerald repeats his government done more than had been done before but 1980s economics hindered his tackling some of these problems. Vincent then reminds him he used £7m to renovate the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham while nearly mental hospitals were falling apart. Fitzgerald says he inherited the decision to renovate Kilmainham from FF. He defends his Minister of Health Barry Desmond and his reforms. Fitzgerald is then asked did you at any time every think ideologically FG didn't suit you. He replies it was difficult at times for those like him on the left of the party but under Cosgrave in government it was good to be in the party as it was open to change despite some arguments over the Emergency Powers Act being introduced which Fitzgerald recalls. Fitzgerald is then asked did he advance justice. He asked about Dec 1972 amendments to The Offence Against the State Act which he and others objected to but yet when he got into power he never repealed it but strengthened it. Fitzgerald explains oppositions are supposed to criticise and that's different from government. They both argue over the details. He's then asked about the Garda Heavy gang between 1972-77 during his term in government who abused suspects. The raised the issue in cabinet and threatened to resign but didn't. Fitzgerald says the FG government fell before it came to him resigning and he says he only considered resigning. Fitzgerald is harassed on this issue. He's then asked what was his happiest time in politics. He says as Minister of Foreign Affairs dealing with NI and the EEC. He's asked to mention his achievements. He recalls his work in getting Ireland in the EEC and how that shared sovereignty helped Ireland. No large countries could push laws onto the smaller ones. He claimed he improved fish and milk quotas for Ireland. He claims the EU improved Ireland's self confidence. He's then asked about the Falklands War period and Ireland abandoning sanctions on Argentina after the Belgrano sinking. Fitzgerald says Haughey's protest had no effect whatsoever and he felt NI problem should have been Ireland's main focus not alienating Britain. He's questioned about not facing up to the morale issue around the Belgrano sinking. Fitzgerald disagrees. He explains his point of view, quiet diplomacy on issues, not making protest but Vincent keeps pushing him on Ireland's obligation over the Belgrano. Fitzgerald sticks to his point. He wasn't after populace opinion he says. He's then asked about the Irish position in 2001 prior to the invasion of Iraq in the UN which was against it. Then when US/Britain went ahead Fitzgerald supported the Irish government allowing the USA to use Shannon. Fitzgerald repeats he opposed the Iraq War but the USA had been using Shannon for 50 years and that wouldn't change as before. It's a balance of interests and ideals not to damage Ireland by useless gestures. He points out that they didn't stop the Russian's using Shannon to service Cuba. Vincent reminds him in 1986 FG Min. Peter Barry said Irish air space couldn't be used for military purposes. Fitzgerald doesn't recall it. Vincent says on morale issues. Fitzgerald backs off. He replies he tackles morale issues in a way that's effective. He defends this viewpoint for getting something done. Vincent then switches to the issue of corruption which Fitzgerald is against and asks him is it not more wrong and corrupt to use state power to permit the continuation of injustice and inequality in society and acceptance of money is just a trivial matter compared to that. Fitzgerald disagrees society and democracy are undermined by bribery and corruption. The First principle of a politician he says is you don't take any personal advantage of anything you do. Both men argue whether this s the most important point for politicians. Next Fitzgerald is reminded he said in 1987 that FG would assist the incoming Haughey FF government with Ireland's economy yet FF cut health. Fitzgerald says this was the one mistake. Fitzgerald then gives his opinion of Charlie Haughey. Fitzgerald replies he was a good Minister of Justice and in Agriculture and Finance but as PM he couldn't command confidence in his party or the Dail. Vincent refers to a Fitzgerald speech criticising Haughey which drips in innuendo and judge mentalism. Fitzgerald defends his view Haughey was flawed. In NI in 1969 Haughey's position of wanting to help Catholic areas doesn't get a lot of sympathy from Fitzgerald who says handing over guns wasn't the right answer. Fitzgerald is then asked to comment on Haughey's role in the peace process for which he gives his credit but he damaged Irish society by taking bribes. Fitzgerald is asked in what regard does he think he was successful. He replies contributing to a much more open Ireland. He's then asked were there any government plots against him as PM. He recalls John Boland in 1982 who lost his seat but Fitzgerald says the sycophants in politics are a real danger and he didn't appoint any. | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9101 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 3rd Sep 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Leargas | ||
Programme Title: |
The Best Catholics (Na Caiticigh is Fearr) | ||
Description: |
First shown in 2002 this programme looks at the Eucharistic Congress held in Ireland in 1932 and how the Catholic Church of that time had an unquestioned authority at that time. It begins with a 1932 film clip of a papal representative addressing the opening. Then Irish tenor Joseph Locke singing. Then film clip of the magazines from the time with recollections of people who were there as voiceovers. They recall it gave Irish Catholics an arrogance that they were the best Catholics. The programme presenter comments from inside Dublin's Pro-Cathedral which hasn't changed since 1932 he says but Ireland has. Our generation couldn't understand the devotion our forebears showed in 1932. Then a pathe news reel from 1932 is shown with the streets decorated in papal flags etc with an unnamed voiceover listing what people thought at that time, that it was the best of Ireland, religion, nationalism, Gaelic culture all rolled into one event. David Sheehy says the Congress epitomised the troubles Ireland he says. Then news clip shows Papal Legate Cardinal Lauri arriving in Kingstown. Then Marie Mhac an tSaoi recalls as a child sitting beside her father the Cardinals driver as he picked him up and describes the atmosphere while a news reel shows his procession through Dunlaoghaire. Then Aodhagan Brioscu watching all the ships arrive with his father in Dublin Port. These ships were bringing back the descendants of emigrants who had done well in the world says David Sheehy. These ships were floating hotels. Then film clip shows Dublin's Mayor Alfie Byrne greet the Cardinal. A. Brioscu recalls his schoolmates all dressed up. The occasion then was the equivalent today of Ireland hosting the Olympics. The whole country was on show to the world. Dr. Gearoid O'Tuathaigh comments on the feat since. The Free State was only founded 10 years earlier. He recalls the largely Catholic country felt they had a sense that they had suffered for 100s of years and on this occasion they would celebrate their history, themselves and their people worldwide. They were saying we aren't a military empire but we have a spiritual empire. Marie Mhac an tSaoi also comments on the national pride of the time. David Sheehy recalls the Dublin slums were dressed up in flags to hide away the poverty. The economics of Ireland at this time following the 1929 Wall St. Crash are reviewed by Dr. G. O'Tuthaigh. This country was hit hard and there was a need for something to inspire the People, the Congress of just that for a worried society. The arrangements for the congress were made when Cumann na Gaedheal where in government Fianna Fail had been under suspicion since the Civil War they having been denied sacraments in the Civil War and people felt FF might be socialists but at this time DeVelera presented himself as being loyal to the Pope and Church. He seemed content with the state institutions like the Church and army. Marie Mhac an tSaoi agrees it was a good congress for Cumann na Gaedheal. She recalls the positive press coverage DeVelera got. Then news clip shown. Then David Sheehy recalls that the legate walked past the Irish cabinet as he left the ship. He thought they were his detective detail. He explains who DeVelera chose to wear a lounge suit that day. A news clip then showed the legates address praising this demonstration of faith. Stephen Redmond who was present recalls the feelings amongst the crowd and the army's ceremonial role and John McCormack's singing and he recalls nobody then had TV and the PA system wasn't great but he managed to hear everything. More film clips shown of crowds at the Quay's signing. Then Dr. G. Tuthaigh recalls 1932 communication systems and at that time even in the fascist dictatorships the emphasis was always on presentation. He outlines how the 1932 Congress used J. McCormack and the Pope's voice. Then Stephen Redmond recalls the use of St. Patrick's Bell. Dr. G. O'Tuthaigh comments on the Congress being an opportunity for Northern Catholics to be seen as members of the Catholic nation something they couldn't do in some towns in the six counties. Martha Molloy from Portadown recalls her parents going to Dublin. The unionist leaders in the North were suspicious of the whole event. M. Molloy recalls pilgrims being stoned by unionists in Portadown. Then D. Sheehy highlights the significance of the brochures for the congress celebrating the Book of Kells and linking Ireland back to ancient civilisation. Then film clip shows procession of 20,000 priests at close of congress. It was 15 miles long. Dr. G. O'Tuthaigh says this event is important for understanding Ireland and its beginnings as a sovereign state. | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9102 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
58 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Battle of The Bogside | ||
Description: |
This was first shown on BBC 4 on 24/03/2004 see tape 2.It is a documentry on events in Derry in August 1969. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
354 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5469 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in Ballymena a makeshift memorial for the murdered Catholic teenager Michael McIlveen has been attacked with paint. Film report with his sister Jodie McIlveen's reaction. Then his mother Gina's views as other insults from the internet are shown on screen. Then politicians UUP Cllr Neil Armstrong and SDLP's D. O'Loan condemn the attack. The SF President Gerry Adams is to visit Palestine after an invite from President Abbes of Palestine. Film report with Adams remarks. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9103 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Philip Johnston & Company. | ||
Description: |
The programme is a profile of Philip Johnston with his Belfast estate agency business. How his business was distroyed when the PSNI accused him of laundering money for UDA Chief Jim Gray, Mr Johnston gives his account of the story. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
354 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5470 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The two governments have decided to take the local politicians over to Scotland next month for intensive talks on the devolution crisis. Film report with RII Sec Peter Hain's explanation for the move which will be a working conference. Political editor Ken Reid comments on the 9th Oct meeting possibly at St. Andrews. He also comments on the speculation around tomorrow's release of an International Monetary Commission (IMC) Report on paramilitary organisations. He then outlines the issues preventing a return to government here. The representatives of the UVF and RHC are to meet the IMC in the near future. Film report with David Ervine (PUP) comments on conditions needed for the meeting. Then Raymond McCord whose son was killed by the UVF says it's just a publicity stunt. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
353 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9104 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 31 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Phillip Johnston & Co (cont) | ||
Description: |
East Belfast UDA Chief Jim Gray yet last week the charges against him were dropped. In this programme he outlines his side of the story and what exactly his connection to Jim Gray was. Programme begins with Phillip Johnston's opening remarks that he stayed on the right side of the law although he says he wasn't entirely surprised the police visited him 17 months ago but his fear of Jim Gray was his downfall but he's unhappy also with the PSNI who told him they could destroy him overnight as an example to others. Mr. Johnston denies ever laundering money for Jim Gray or any illegal dealings with him. He never even bought or sold a house for Gray. He recalls his qualities in business and his business strengths in 2005 when he employed 54 people in 6 offices. His reputation was if PJ can't sell your house nobody will. Spotlight then reviews Jim Gray's role within the UDA until the PSNI arrested him on 7/4/05 and charged him with money laundering offences. Within a week P. Johnston was also charged. For 3 years Gray ad rented an apartment of Johnston. Phillip recalls his arrest and how he felt. He then recalls Gray wanting one of his flats in 2001 but he gave him the run around. When asked a 2nd time he felt he couldn't refuse. He recalls his problems with this new tenant from his reputation. He told the police he let the tenant an apartment at a going rate. The police were interested as Gray paid in cash and Johnston didn't report this £400 monthly transaction. This was why he was charged says Johnston. He explains the estate agents rules on cash payments and defends his stance. He recalls also how he dealt with the months when Gray didn't pay his rent. The police never considered his fear of Gray. Johnston then deals with police allegations. He sold houses to Gray which he denies. Gray said he looked at houses but he never bought any. P. Johnston says he did buy from J. Gray, the building that housed The Avenue One Bar last year but Johnston says this is one deal the PSNI never asked about. Darragh McIntyre then summarises the PSNI case against Gray and Johnston and the two men's relationship. Then Johnston comments on Gray's irregular meetings with him and how once he asked Gray to use the back door. He repeats all meetings were at Gray's behest not Johnston's. He says to tell Gray to piss off was dangerous for his health. D. McIntyre then puts it do Johnston the rumour was you played golf with Gray. Johnston said he played gold with him once at an outing by coincidence but he made excuses for other games. Johnston says he is a recovering alcoholic and didn't drink with Gray. He denies he ever took cocaine or went to orgies with Gray but Gray recalls he was paranoid even before his arrest. About his perceived links to Gray he went to Solicitors for advice. He recalls they told him there isn't much he could do about the situation. He says his fears got him into this situation. He recalls within 14 days of charges 50% of his business disappeared and 4 months later his company stopped trading. A new company MCW emerged but Johnston isn't involved in it. He is financially ruined now. He says he's even been spat at in the street. He feels let down by the system. D. McIntyre asks Johnston about Jim Gray's murder and how he felt about that. He says the public think he got off because of Jim Gray's death and that's wrong. The BBC was told it was because of insufficient evidence. Johnston says he knows he's never been involved in crime. The police ombudsman is handling an investigation into the case. A police statement is read out but Johnston says his reputation will never be restored and that is Belfast. | ||
DVD No. |
D06420 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9105 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 6th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
No-Go | ||
Programme Title: |
The Free Derry Story | ||
Description: |
(See also 8/1/08 Tape 388) This programme looks at Derry in1969 with contemporary film clips and the views of B. Devlin, G. Campbell, Eamonn McCann, P. Doherty and A. Simpson. It also shows a report of Tommy MaKem singing at the Fleadh, 'Behind The Barricades'. Finally, a report on firearms trainning across the border in the Republic of Ireland. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
354 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5672 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 6th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Omagh bomb trial of Sth Armagh man Sean Howey was adjourned before it began because his lawyer was unwell. Film report with reaction from victims' relatives Lawrence Rush and Michael Gallagher. The defence solicitor Peter Corrigan's views. The International Monitoring Commission (IMC) released its report today on NI's paramilitaries and said that the PIRA stopped terrorist activities. It also said the government is keeping its word on normalising security. Film report from Ken Reid begins with film of dismantling of Crossmaglen army barracks. Then film of main points in report from IMC's Lord Alderice. NIO Security Minister Paul Goggins welcomed the report. The DUP's P. Robinson said much more is needed. Speaking in Israel SF's Gerry Adams says he does care what the IMC says. Film report from Palestine shows Gerry Adams meeting Palestine's including Hammas on the West Bank with his comments afterwards calling for dialogue and an ending of the Israeli occupation. Then Hamas representative Dr. Ayman Daragmeh says Palestinian's have lost trust in peace processes. Adams toured the Israel built wall around Palestine areas. Then Gerry Adams laid a wreath at the grave of Yasser Arafat in Ramallah. Then Palestinian government chief of staff Rafia Hussein comments on their meeting with Gerry Adams. Then in the studio Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's IMC report and the governments' reaction. The PSNI Chief Constable H. Orde has today defended the action they took against estate agent Phillip Johnston as seen on last night's BBC Spotlight programme. Film report reviews the case until last Wednesday when charges were dropped. Then DUP's I. Paisley Jnr. comments on the case and then SDLP's A. Attwood gives his views on enhancing public confidence. Also today the policing board has accepted a proposal to close Coalisland police base. In Penrose St. in Belfast's Holyland area the dead body of a man was found at lunchtime. Police are treating it as suspicious. Film report says the 40 year old man had head injuries. In Maghaberry prison 2 prison officers were assaulted by loyalists in Bush House block who's in the UDA. Film report with POA's Finlay Spratt's reaction. The family of John Torney a former policeman convicted of killing his wife and 2 children have met the police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan to discuss the case as John Torney always claimed he was innocent. Film report on 1994 case. Torney died in prison last year. With comments of Jane Winter of British/Irish Rights Watch for the Torney relatives. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9106 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 6th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
NOGO: The Free Derry Story | ||
Description: |
This programme covers events in Derry in August 1969 using old TV film clips and interviews with people who were there. It begins with an RTGE clip of Irish PM at the time Jack Lynch broadcasting on 13/8/69 in which he says the Irish government can no longer stand by and see innocent people injured. With film clip of civilian stoning the RUC. Lynch says it's obvious the RUC isn't accepted as an impartial police force. He also says the deployment of British troops won't bring peace in the long term. But his speech was in vain. British troops came in 24hrs later. The commentator says the Battle of the Bogside was the result of generations of perceived inequalities of NI. During the riots barricades were erected around the Bogside to keep the RUC out. Film clips how Prince of Wales regiment moving in with Nationalists celebrating at their defences. Despite the apparent peace the barricades remained in place securing the area now called Free Derry. A BBC news clip of 14 Aug 1969 shows British on patrol and carrying their readymade barbed wire barricades wearing tear gas masks. Then Paddy Doherty of the Derry Citizens Defence Assoc. in 1969 recalls the event and the RUC withdrawing. Then Graham Longdon a Capt in Prince of Wales regiment recalls moving his men in that day and his instruction was to not 'mix it' with the rioters, not to let them advance any further. Film clip shown. Dermie McClenaghan of the Derry Labour Party in 1969 recalls people's relief but they weren't aware of the political significance of the troop's arrival. It was the first time Britain was directly involved in NI since partition. Kevin a Welsh soldier recalls his arrival in Derry. Then Eamon McCann of the Derry Citizens Defence Assoc in 1969 recalls the Derry people's confusion over what to do next. There was no game plan. Then film clip shows Paddy Doherty of the DCDA approach the army lines with a megaphone. The he recalls going behind army lines with his demands, no breaching of the Bogside barricades and keep the RUC of their streets. The army agreed. Then RUC Sgt Robinson recalls being moved out. The Capt. G. Longdon recalls the RUC moving back as film clip shows the event. John a Welsh soldier recalls being cheered by Bogsiders. Then from 1969 TV clip Lt. Gen. Sir Ian Freeland the army's GOC says the army had a friendly relationship with all sides but Finbar O'Doherty from the NI CRA in 1969 says he was disgusted as the army were here to support the status quo. Then Brigid Makowski of the James Connolly Memorial Club in 1969 recalls her mother saying if they are to protect us why are their guns facing into the Bogside. A 1969 TV clip shows Ivan Coopers comments on wanting impartial law and order. Then today he recalls John Hume and he meeting the army and the 'stupid irrelevant' opening remark he made which showed the naivety of the army. Then military historian Richard Doherty recalls unionist feelings that the army's intervention was a backward step. Then DUP's G. Campbell says the British government surrendered. Film clip shows B. Devlin addressing Bogsiders. She wanted rioters to push on then. Now she recalls the unsupportive reaction she got from Paddy Doherty and the DCDA. Both persons comment on the debate and the row. Doherty insisted the DCDA would be in control not Devlin who left and went to Shannon, then to the USA. Film clip shows her speaking in the USA. Today P. Doherty praises her honesty but denies he put her out of the Bogside. Doherty's house is featured in a TV report showing it as the centre of admin in the area as the army/RUC stayed outside the area. Newspaper clips also shown and Mrs. Doherty comments on her role. Free Derry was a symbol for Nationalists across NI. Eamon McCann recalls the barricade bulletins propaganda. Then resident Kevin McCallion recalls feeling safe. Then film clip shows Paddy Doherty addressing Bogsiders with Eamonn McCann beside him. He tells them Stormont rite doesn't run here. Then DUP's G. Campbell says the Brit's accepted this insurrection. Then Alistair Simpson a Protestant resident recalls their shock at events. At Stormont then was Ken Bloomfield, the dep/sec to the Stormont cabinet. He describes the unionist government's reaction at that time. No military entry could be made into the Bogside. P. Doherty recalls moves to talk again with the army and Eamonn McCann recalls the army's compromises with the DCDA over a bus still on a barricade. TV clip of 228? shows army officers request. Then P. Doherty recalls the incident. Jon McCourt a Free Derry resident and Frank Doran of DCDA in 1969 recall the normality of their zone at that time. Then another TV clip previews Paddy Doherty's power in which he explains how 400 Marshall's keep law and order. In a TV clip then he denies crime has increased. Eamon McCann agrees. Brigid Makowski recalls the foreign visitors how came. Then Liz McManus recalls being told nothing happened in Derry. Radio Free Derry is profiled. Dermie McClenaghan recalls it was in his house. Then Eamon McLaugh who broadcast in 1969 recalls its information sources and uses and its morale boosting qualities bit it had keep on the move recalls E. McLaugh. On 28/8/69 Home Sec Jim Callaghan visited Derry. TV film clip shown of his walkabout in Free Derry with John Hume then. Now Callaghan recalls the great reception he got. D. McClenaghan recalls views at this time. Leo Coyle a Free Derry resident recalls trying to steal his bodyguard's gun. Callaghan recalls the demands of the DCDA who wanted Stormont abolished before the barricades came down. TV clip shows him address crowd from house window. Brigid Makowski again quotes her mother's wisdom. Then TV clip from 28/8/69 shows Paisley's reaction to Callaghan's visit. Then Ivan Cooper says Callaghan didn't have the courage to dig out the root of the problem. To maintain peoples spirit. The area organised a Fleagh. On 31/8/69 under Eamon McCann and Mary Holland (observers Ireland corresp). Performer Tommy Makem recalls the event. Then Eamon McCann's recollections. Then Dermie McClenaghan recalls the Dubliners in his house. With old film clips shown of some of the events. Makem recalls singing the Four Green Fields and his impression of the event. Paddy Doherty then recalls contacts with the army who offered some training to members of the DCDA in the use of weapons but Leo Coyle recalls shy he didn't go. Then D. McClenaghan recalls gun training in Derry itself. As weeks passed the barricades became a divisive issue. A compromise was needed. Paddy Doherty recalls the DCDA's discussions on the matter. They took the barricades down replacing it with a white line. Frank Doran comments on the white line idea. Richard Doherty military historian explains why the army went along with the idea. Then DUP's G. Campbell recalls unionist anger at this. Welsh soldier Kevin recalls the white line. Then on 24th Sept. '69 William King a protestant was killed in sectarian fighting at the Fountain Estate. Alasitair Simpson recalls Protestants. built barricades around their Fountain Estate. They wouldn't let John Hume in to see the family. Eventually the DCDA agreed to let the military police into the Bogside with a DCDA escort. Film clip shows MP's in Bogside. Jon McCourt recalls. Then Kevin McCallion on beginning of the end of Free Derry. On 10/10/69 the Hunt Report was published. It promised to reform the RUC under an English chief/con and disband the B. Specials. In Derry the purpose of Free Derry was questioned. The DCDA announced its intention to stand down. Paddy Doherty recalls why. On 11-10-69 James Callaghan returned to Bogside area bringing with him Sir. Arthur Young the new RUC chief/con. Film clip shown. The symbolism of the visit was clear. Westminster was back in control. R. Doherty comments, then D. McClenaghan views, then John McCourt all comment on the Free Derry months. | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9107 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Reg Empey (UUP) controversial link up with David Ervine (PUP) at Stormont is ruled out of order by the speaker Eileen Bell. Film report from political editor Mark Davenport also includes a visit to Stormont today by Welsh Executives First Minister R. Morgan who spoke on the benefits of devolution. Then PUP's D. Ervine gives his reaction to the speakers ruling by saying 'when a reasonable scumbag like me can't be in the mainstream who do you think the others will feel' but DUP's P. Robinson was delighted. Then UUP's Reg Empey says the winners today are Sinn Fein. Reporter Mark Davenport then gives his analysis of today's ruling and on NI sec Peter Hain comments today on the Nov 24th deadline in Dundalk. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9108 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 13th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In London DUP's I. Paisley Snr has met PM Tony Blair and afterwards Paisley says he can't see any deal here by Nov 24th deadline. Film report form Ken Reid in which Paisley says can we have people in government who don't support the police. Then Ken Reid comments on the slim chance of Nov 24th deal. The British government has said today it will not abandon its proposed changes to the rating system here. Film report includes last night's protest meeting in Belfast by the Fair Rates Campaign with views of UKUP's MLA Bob McCartney. Then views of Anne Monaghan of the Fair Rates Campaign. Then vox pop of people who attended the meeting followed by journalist Jamie Delargey opinions on the likely government reactions followed by NIO Finance Minister David Hanson's comments on why he's making no concessions. The PSNI federation chairman Irving Montgomery has attacked Nuala O'Loan and the Police Ombudsman Office in a speech to the police federation. Film report carries I. Montgomery's criticisms which include his views a judge should be in the post. He accuses N. O'Loan of courting publicity and says policemen have no confidence in her. Nuala O'Loan replies. In 6 years she has had 4 news conferences. She wonders what is it the federation is afraid of. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9109 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 15th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then story about a new play opening tonight about the 1981 hunger strike written by former hunger striker Lawrence McKeown. Film report on play called 'The Official Version' with L. McKeown's comments on it. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9110 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A PSNI woman officer Diana Northcote (40) has been charged with shooting a PSNI colleague inside a police station. Film report on shooting of Lawrence Smith in Newtownabbey. The NI sec Peter Hain has said the forthcoming police ombudsman report on the murder of Raymond McCord Jnr is likely to prove uncomfortable for the government film report from Ken Reid at Stormont where Peter Hain was grilled on law and order by local MLAS hears Hain call the report findings an appalling stain on the history of N. Ireland. He also answered nationalist's questions on the role of NI5 and NI and said failure to meet the Nov 24th deadline would have long running consequences. Then in a separate interview Raymond McCord Snr gives his reaction to Peter Hain's remarks and says again the UVF were in collusion with the security forces in his sons killing. The NIO is giving £100,000 to loyalist area of Belfast based on an idea by the UDA linked UPRG. The money will pay for project workers to transform loyalist areas. Film report on 6 months scheme with NI sec Peter Hain comments rejecting the idea he is paying off loyalists. Then the reaction of SF's G. Kelly and the SDLP's A. Magennis and UUP's D. Kennedy. Followed by UPRG's Frankie Gallagher on the scheme. In the studio Ken Reid gives his analysis on this scheme and P. Hain's comments on the Raymond McCord case and Nuala O'Loan's independence. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9111 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 19th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
13 mins 13 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
NIO Security Minister Paul Goggins says the new PSNI training college may not now be built in Cookstown. Film report on the story so far from its announcement by Des Rea on 18-2-2004. Then Paul Goggins remarks he is looking at all the options. Then DUP's I. Paisley Jnr reactions followed by views of SDLP's A. Attwood. In Stormont debate DUP's I. Paisley Snr says Sinn Fein must support the police here and give up their multimillion pound crime empire. Film report from Ken Reid. Later Paisley met the IMC as did the PUP's Dawn Purvis. Afterwards she said it was a positive meeting. Meanwhile NI Sec Peter Hain says he believes politicians here are waking up to the reality of the Nov 24th deadline for Stormont agreement. Back at the assembly debate the SDLP's A. Attwood says on law and order and justice he's on the same page as elements of the DUP. Then the UUP's Alan McFarland says William McCrea invited M. McGuiness to call him William during a committee meeting. Outside the debate SF's Conor Murphy says it will take action from the government to move policing issue forward. The Parades Commission is to meet tomorrow to review its decision not to place any restrictions on an orange march at Drumcree on Saturday evening. Film report with Brendan McKenna of Garvaghy Rd. Residents Assoc. views. Then the SDLP's Dolores Kelly's comments. Followed by Portadown Orangeman David Jones views. Then DUP's Stephen Mourtray's comments. The integrated education movement here has been celebrating its 25th birthday since the opening of Lagan College in 1981. Film report on NI Sec Peter Hain visit today with original principle Sheila Greenfields comments. Then Peter Hain's speech supports the integrated movement but Deborah Girvan of the NI Council for integrated educ. calls for more government help than current principal. Helen McHugh comments on founding principles. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9112 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 20th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 34 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then an Irish diplomat working in Belfast has returned to Dublin after a death threat from maverick loyalists. Film report on threat to Aine de Baroid from UDA breakaway faction last August. The UPRG's F. Gallagher comments and ask her to return to work. IN Ballymena a woman's body was found in a car park. The PSNI are treating the Mount St. find as suspicious. Film report. The court service in Belfast has agreed to open a video link service between Belfast and Omagh when the trial of Omagh bomb accused Sean Howey opens on Monday. Film report. A parades commission review of Saturdays' Orange Parade at Drumcree won't now take place as they are happy with the decision already taken. Film report following yesterdays NIO comment that the PSNI training school at Cookstown might not go ahead. Today SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone has asked the NIO to clarify the situation. Film report from Stormont includes DUP's Wm McCrea comments that SF aren't fit for government. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9113 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 21st Sep 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Northern Ireland Secretary, Peter Hain is interviewed on direct rule and the government's attitude to devolution; since its November 24 deadline with Sinn Fein and the DUP. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
354 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5673 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 21st Sep 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins 6 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
New series introduced by Noel Thompson. With the time running out on the government's deadline of Nov 24th for a Stormont deal and NIO ministers threatening dire consequences if progress isn't achieved. Does anyone really believe we in the last chance saloon. In the studio NI Sec Peter Hain outlines the British government's position on why they think it's local politicians who should run NI and not him but if people don't want that he will continue to do what he need on rates charges, water charges etc. He repeats if we don't succeed by Nov 24th we won't get back to this issue for many years. That means devolution is dead. He rejects the DUP and SF can sort this out themselves without the two governments' involvement. He says the government will know after the St. Andrews talks if there is any prospect of a deal by Nov 24th. If not he'll dissolve the 2003 assembly. He repeats this deadline is for. Really what's the point he says in keeping going an assembly that hasn't met for 4 years. Noel Thompson hells Hain things are moving here just not at your speed. Hain gives his view. The IRA war is over. The politicians have to make their minds up he says. All the parties except the DUP have told him they want a deal by Nov 24th. Hain hopes the DUP makes up their minds in Scotland but he also says SF have hurdles to jump also like on policing. He feels Scotland will show who's serious about getting a deal. It's all about politicians now showing courage and leadership and taking tough decisions. Until now Hain says they haven't taken these rough decisions. It's easy to say no says Hain. Hain repeats the government is serious about the St. Andrews talks. Hain then comments on the IMC report on current IRA activity and current DUP demands about the IRA's criminality. He explains his problem is getting in foreign investors without political stability. He then praises Tony Blair's unique efforts for NI's peace process and B. Ahern and says it's an illusion. G. Brown will be a soft touch for the DUP. He also denies this Nov 24th push is just Blair legacy building before he goes next year. He repeats the time has come to put up the shutters if politicians can't agree. In the if you ask me spot journalist Fionola Meredith talks about politicians who try to impress us with contemporary issues or get down with the kids like Tory David Cameron's devotion to the Smiths or G. Brown listening to the Arctic Monkeys, however, our own politicians here haven't bothered much. What you see is what you get. She comments on Rag Empey's comb over or Wm McCreas gospel singing. Get people here to trust their politicians least in the whole of the UK. Next report deals with the growing Eastern European presence in our midst, most from Poland where an average wage is £4,000 a year but what price is Poland paying for the loss of so many of its people. The programme introduces a film report from Poland's city of Wroclaw to examine this point. EU membership has helped bring in investment into this city which was German before WWII. The Mayor of Wroclaw Rafal Dutkiewicz outlines his plan to create 100,000 new jobs and his other plans to raise the standard of life. The high levels of Polish immigration are causing concern in the country. Noel Thompson shows the papers headlines. 5% of the work force have left Poland. 30,000 of them are in N. Ireland and local builder Roman Rucinski explains his shortage of tradesmen. It's workers from Romania or Bulgaria who are filling the gaps but the Polish government is making it difficult to employ illegal workers. Agnieszka Beganowska of Dach Bud construction explains the employer's problems. Also in the health field 300 doctors from one region have applied to work abroad. Thompson profiles the effect of this in one local children's hospital with Dr. Marzena Zielinskas comments. Anaesthetists in Poland earn £300 a month, abroad they can earn 10 times that. (Programme ends here as tape ran out.) (Thur) | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
354 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9114 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 25th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 25 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) First story the opening today in Belfast High Court of the trial of Sean Howey on charges of causing the Omagh bomb blast that killed 29 people and unborn twins in Aug 1998 it being 3 years and 3 weeks since his arrest. Some relatives travelled to Belfast courts, others were able to watch a video linkup to Omagh college. QC Gordon Kitt began by outlining the nature of the bombings before and up to and including the Omagh one. He said SNA and fibre evidence linked Howey to the bombs and a voice expert said it was Howey who phoned in a bomb warning about a Banbridge car bomb 2 weeks before the Omagh blast. Afterwards Michael Gallagher whose son Aidan died at Omagh described his reactions to the opening proceedings. Then SF MLA Michael Ferguson had died today aged 53 of a heart attack although he was also suffering from cancer. Film report on SF's education spokesman's political career with Gerry Adams reaction to his death. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06430 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9115 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 25th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 23 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
War and Peace | ||
Description: |
This week's Insight follows SF President Gerry Adams to the Middle East where he was recently invited. It begins by showing film clips of explosions in both Belfast and Palestine. Then a voiceover from F. McKinney comments on the modern spectacle of terrorism and their international links. In NI he says that explosive voice has been replaced by a political one but slowly. Today terrorist's tomorrow statesmen. In Israel Gerry Adams tells both sides talk to solve your problems. Film clip shown of his saying war is not the only option. Then journalist Brian Feeney comments on why Adams is there in his views. Then speaking to the press at the American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem Adams preaches peace. Also there was Nobel Peace Laurate Mairead Corrigan. The irony is she preached pee to NI's loyalists and republicans decades ago. She recalls Peace Woman in 1976 in an interview and says it was a joy for her to hear Gerry Adams say militarism was not the solution. Sinn Fein and the PLO have a long standing relationship but this is Adams first visit here. He held a breakfast meeting with Arab members of the Israeli parliament. Then in an interview he says he's there to learn. Then Dr. Fad Isaac of the Arabic Resource Centre says Adams is there to compare Ireland's problems and Palestine's. Then Brian Feeney says his visit is largely for photo opportunities like laying a wreath on Arafat's tomb with one eye on the election in the republic next year. Then DUP's Jim Allister says he forwarding the idea of dialogue with terrorists. That's why he says the Hamas mandate must be respected. Israel let him into Palestine but won't talk to him because he met Hamas. David Horowitz editor of the Jerusalem Post explains Israel's position. Before the Hamas meeting and in the Irish embassy car Adams went to the Arab/Israeli border to view the giant wall the Israeli's are building. Adams calls it an illegal wall which even President Bush wasn't happy about. Fearghal McKinney asks him why as a republican he criticises the wall when republicans were part responsible for Belfast's walls. Adams says as an internationalist party they are entitled to comment. The wall is 400 miles long and 25ft high. It went up 15 years after the Berlin Wall came down. F. McKinney explains the Israeli's reasons for it. Palestine President M. Abbas couldn't meet Adams as he was negotiating the release of Israeli soldiers. Adams met government officials afterwards. He spoke of dialogue and peace being an option. Then Rafiq Husseini the Presidents Chief of Staff comments on learning about SF's peace process decisions in Ireland. Brian Feeney says Adams has done nothing to advance anything in the Middle East. DUP's Jim Allister says Adams has a certain standing within that rogue statehood in the Middle East but any influence he'll have is doubtful. Then F. McKinney interviews Adams and asks what is he selling to the Palestine's. Adams replies peace and the peace process is a replacement for conflict. Then Dr. Fad Isaac says Palestinians went to live in peace with Israelis. Then David Horowitz says many Israeli's do not want Palestinians to have a state but it can't come at the expense of the very existence of Israel. He explains the reasons for Israeli paranoia. F. McKinney then visits Bethlehem now largely cut off by the giant wall. A local explains all the land has been confiscated by Israel to build for settlers. She explains the effects of the wall saying it's nothing to do with security but intended to strangle Bethlehem's growth. A local farmer complains the wall is ruining his life. David Horowitz says the wall has probably saved the life of 2000 Israeli's from suicide bombers. Dr. Fad Isaac calls t a wall of shame creating ghettos. F. McKinney shows one shopping street. The wall has already killed off. Once a shop owner Claire Amastas explains the effect it's had on her life. Then film shows Adams meeting Hammas whose representative Ayrian Daraghmeh comments on their attitude to peace process. Then Hamas elected representatives from Bethlehem just out of prison after 41/2 years tells F. McKinney Palestinians aren't against negotiations. Then Adams says he isn't peddling the Irish peace process. He's invited all to these places yet at home SF and the DUP haven't sat down together. DUP's J. Allister says SF won't influence the outcome in the Middle East. Adams is playing to a domestic audience. Then B. Feeney's views. Dr. Fad Isaac says Irish peace process won peace. Then David Horowitz views on Adams comments to Arabs. | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9116 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 28th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 29 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) In Manchester the DUP's I. Paisley Snr attended a Labour Party conference for the first time. Film report from Mark Davenport. During a fringe meeting Paisley criticised the government's Nov 24th deadline saying he won't be bullied by threats from any politician's. Then after taking their seats in the conference hall the Paisley's heard NI Sec Peter Hain repeat his Nov 24th deadline. Then another surprise. The head of the Shankill Rd's Edenbrooke P.S. Betty Orr told delegates about the changes in Belfast since the peace process began and called on NI politicians to never go back to those days. Then Martina Purdy at Stormont covers Peter Hain's meeting this afternoon with local parties and what was said by Peter Hain before the talks. Also DUP's P. Robinson said he was fed up being lectured by secretaries of state. Then SF's John O'Dowd replied that the PIRA had left the scene and violence and criminality were taking place in loyalist areas and Mr. Robinson should be more concerned about that as recently loyalists have murdered 9 people. At the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey a SOCO said some pieces of evidence could have been contaminated. Film report tells of Lisburn car bomb eight years ago and it's similarities to the Omagh bomb 4 months later. The ATO's who defused the bomb at Lisburn admitted it might have been forensically altered in the process. Forensic photos of Lisburn bomb who black tape on the timer but a SOCO today said there was no tape on the box whenever he bagged it at the scene. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9117 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 28th Sep 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the programme begins with local politicians J. Donaldson (DUP), Dean Farren (SDLP), J. O'Dowd (SF) and D. Nesbitt (UUP) in a round table debate on the current political situation around what they expect to happen at the upcoming all party talks at St. Andrews in Scotland. J. Donaldson begins by saying the DUP know the real opportunities of devolution. It could happen tomorrow if the SDLP would come on board, a voluntary coalition. Until that DUP needs all parties in government to support policing and end criminality. Then Sean Farren comments on the SF and DUP conspiring against NI people having devolution. He outlines his views and says Peter Hain agreed with that but SF's John O'Dowd says that's not what he said to them. He said SF would form an executive in the morning and he won't be lectured on criminality by the DUP as presently there are 3 DUP members before the courts. J. Donaldson says he objects and a shouting match starts. J. O'Dowd then says you make peace with your enemies not your friends. Donaldson demands SF support the police. O'Dowd says DUP holds the key to advancing SF support for policing and explains how. The UUP's Darren Nesbitt repeats Betty Orr's message. Then he calls on SF to uphold the rights of democracy. He feels SF has some progress to make. SDLP's S. Farren calls for an end to lecturing each other. St. Andrews is an opportunity to overcome difficulties. J. Donaldson isn't worried by Hain's Nov 24th deadline. It won't close politics down here he says. Donaldson and O'Dowd begin arguing with each other. O'Dowd feels the IRA have now wound up and left conflict behind but loyalist paramilitaries haven't he says. Then D. Nesbitt lambasts SF/IRA. He adds UK government can't walk away on Nov 24th and calls on SF to accept policing. S. Farren rejects this new precondition of an IRA windup statement. This point is debated each claiming they have contributed positively to date in talks. The parties then debate the idea of having an election after the St. Andrews talks. Then in the nth/sth bodies continuing despite what might happen on Nov 24th are discussed. Donaldson wants them to be answerable to the assembly. D. Nesbitt says they already are. Then in the if you ask me spot UUP advisor Alex Kane gives his views on the upcoming St. Andrews talks in Agatha Christie setting in Scotland instead of a more appropriate Faulty Towers one. He then treats the subject with sarcasm pointing fun at all the main parties. In the next section Noel Thompson looks at the possibilities 30,000 Polish immigrants have in N. Ireland. A film report from Siobhan Savage examines the subject. Last year the numbers of Poles arriving here increased. Eva Grosman the editor of a Polish magazine explains why Poles comes here. Then Katrina Kordulla of the Polish Welfare Association comments. Then Eva Grosman explains the subject matter of her next publication of the local monthly magazine Small Voice. It will be politics here and voting rights issues but Katrina says most Poles will avoid our brand of politics Nationalist or Loyalist. Then Eva says because Poles are Catholics it doesn't mean they are republicans as in Poland religion was never an issue. Then a Polish priest Fr. Mariuez Dubrowski says integration into Ireland will take time due to language barrier but in the long run most Poles want to go home. Business man Liam O'Loan says these immigrants are vital to the NI economy and are very reliable people. Katrina comments on some employers now paying proper wages. Then Eva talks about tensions between locals and Poles in some areas. The Polish migrants take about life here. Programme ends with comic taxi driver piece. | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9118 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Loiyalist Murals | ||
Description: |
The programme looks at efforts within Loyalist districts to revamp their murals. (Taped by Rosie) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
355 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5674 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) The UDA's South East Antrim Brigade has today outlines how it intends to move away from paramilitary over the next 5 years. Film report on its 9 point Beyond Conflict implementation plan with Tommy Kirkham's comments on government funding possibility. Then recent ? of this UDA unit are profiled and it's links to the mainstream UDA. Next report speculates on contents of Wed's IMC report and previews the upcoming talks in Scotland. The report from Tory Party Conference at ? Paisley/Robinson views. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06440 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9119 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 2nd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 13 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Splitting Images | ||
Description: |
Presented by Ivan Little this programme examines the government's plans to wipe the paramilitary murals from Belfast's street. As the government and the Arts Council prepare to unveil more of their plans tomorrow and the guidelines on spending the money designed to re-image communities here. The reality is some hardline areas are resisting the changes, so is it a case of no hope here. Ivan Little then shows a video shot of some different loyalist and republican murals which he calls a mirror image of each other, spewing out hatred and history, terror and triumphal and guns. Prof Bill Rolston who's been studying murals for 20 years says loyalists where the first to use murals, in 1908 the Beersbridge Rd in East Belfast it was King Billy on his horse. After the Anglo Irish in 1985 loyalists murals focused less on King Billy and became more paramilitary. Rostion says it was the hunger strikes that started republican murals. He says republicans murals have never been solely paramilitary murals like the loyalist ones. Former IRA prisoner Danny Devenny, is the most prolific republican mural painter explains the republicans communitys early avoidance of painting murals, he cites the 1964 Divis St Riots over the display of a tricolour. Then in an interview he recalls how he became involved in mural painting and the political potential of murals, Roston says after the 1994 ceasefire murals artists had a rethink. Anonymous hooded gunmen stopped appearing, republican ones became memorials to identified IRA personnel. Danny Devenny comments on the change, then Derry SF Cllr Gearoid O'Heara comments on the new politics in a public way on a public wall post Oct 1994 loyalist murals didn't immediately reflect the charges, with internal loyalist feuding meaning paramilitaries felt the need to mark out their territory. But that militarism has ceased in the last 3 years, East Belfast community worker Sammy Douglas comments on the charges in murals in loyalist area now they are more story telling he says. The PUP's William Smith agrees and gives some examples, as does UPRG's David McNicholl with photos of new murals shown. In the lower Falls republicans have developed an international wall of murals, SF's Gerry O'Hara comments. In recent times in East Belfast the UDA allowed some of their war murals to be replaced by sofer images like the one of RUC VC winner James Megennis and G. Best in Cregagh. Bill Rolston comments on George Best murals then Sammy Douglas comments on his talks with the loyalist paramilitaries about removing their murals. Then Jim Welsh from Glentoran Community Trust on his talks with the UVF. In Derry the UPRG's D. McNicholl comments on the lack of funds for murals which leads to them becoming dilapidated, on the other side of the city dozens of tourists visit the Bogside artists murals. Film clip shown then comments of SF's Gerry O'Hara. In Belfast the murals also attract tourists. Film clip shows international rugby player on the Shankill, the Rough Guide to Ireland devotes 5 pages to murals. Bill Rolston comments on tourists, but Tourist Board doesn't promote them. PUP's Wm Smith is planning a big mural on peace wall at Cooper Way, he thinks Tourist Board should be encouraging murals. Tourist Board says he hopes to develop cultural tourism. Film clip shows Belfast bus tour, then owner Joe Lavelle comments on murals as history that should stay, but Arts councils will administer government money to remove troubles murals. SF's G O'Hara is a member o the Arts Council, he comments on the government's spin about murals. Then Bill Rolston's views on this situation, then Conor Shields of the Community Art Initiative comments on their efforts to date to replace troubles murals and their aims. He quotes the case of a mural on the Oldpark Rd as an example. Ivan Little also profiles a Killyleagh mural of David Healey costing £9,000 done by this group. Conor Shields comments on the artist getting £27.50 an hour but Danny Devenny is sceptical about the government's funding. Then Wm Smith explains why all the murals won't be removed, D. McNicholl agrees. Then Bill Roston views on NIO moneys uses, Ivan Little then profiles tomorrows Arts Council rules for murals. | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9120 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 3rd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
No opening titles, the SDLP's MLA Alban Magennis has criticised reports that the South East Antrim Brigade of the UDA, who yesterday announced their Beyond Conflict plan, want £8m of government money to go away and abandon paramilitary activity. Film report with A. Magennis views the DUP's Sammy Wilson's counterview. Security Force witnesses called to the inquiry into the killing of Billy Wright have applied for anonymity. Film report. (6.00 pm Tue) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9121 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 4th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
19 mins 53 |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The latest report from the International Monitoring Commission (IMC has given the PIRA a clean bill of health. Film report also says loyalist paramilitaries don't get a clean bill of health, begins with film report from Vincent Kearney who says many of the IRA structures have been dismantled, and it no longer has the capability to mount a sustained campaign even if it wanted to. Lord Alderdice explains, then V. Kearney Kearney lists the IRA depts that have been stood down and those like intelligence which still exist. Alderdice comments again, on the Dennis Donaldson murder it's not possible to say who done it says the IMC. The a further report takes a look at what the IMC says about loyalist paramilitaries. It says the UVF leadership sanctioned the murder bid on Mark Haddock in May 2006 and within the UVF criminality prevailed, as for the UDA it's a mixed picture with some reduction in its involvement in crime but they are still involved in violence, like the murder of Mark Christie in Bangor in Aug 06. IMC's John Grieve comments on loyalists with local politicians heading to St Andrews next week for talks. The local parties give their reactions to the IMC report. Firstly DUP N Dodds says the IRA's stand-down is due to their pressure but they want it all completed, then NI Sec Peter Hans views on the opportunity now the PM T. Blair says the IRA has done what it was asked to do. Then Irish PM B. Ahern views. Followed by SF's G Adams comments on DUP delays. The UUP MLA Alan McFarland has regretted the fact that the UVF leaders sanctioned the shooting of M. Haddock, as his party had recently made a Stormont alliance with the PUP's D Ervine. Then the SDLP's A. McDonnell calls the report a major step forward. The next report is a vox pop from unionist areas of Ballymena and Portadown to gage opinion on the IMC reports findings. Then in the studio DUP's I. Paisley says he has questions for the IMC that need answering, about the Donaldson murder and is it a total end to IRA crime and violence. Paisley says he takes credit for the move forward to date, he's asked is policing the only obstacle to doing a deal, he avoids a yes or no answer but says he's more optimistic. Then political editor M. Davenport comments on the chances of this IMC report creating a deal at next week's talks in Scotland, before the Nov 24th deadline. At the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey, witness evidence was heard for the first time, while earlier today a police SOCO officer admitted a store were evidence was stored was a complete mess. Film report on SOCO officer Robert Wilkinson's evidence on a Newry July 98 mortar attack exhibits disaster, then eye witness tells of seeing bombers leave their car. (6.30 pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9122 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey today, former RUC officers told of the horrors they faced in the aftermath. Film report names one officer as James Morel, another as Gary McClatchie, then Jeffrey Eakin, as the horrific details of what they seen are reported. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9123 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 5th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson. The first item up for discussion is yesterday's IMC report and the question asked of the DUP's G Campbell and the SDLP's M Durkan is does the report make and account at St Andrews talks next week more likely. N. Thompson begins by asking M. Durkan (SDLP) why they have a problem with recent events and comments when there is lots of optimism about. Durkan says he wasn't saying the whole process was fitted towards the DUP, just the NI Secs Peter Hain remarks yesterday whom he felt had forgot it was the work of all parties who got us here not just the DUP. Thompson reminds him the Hain agenda for St Andrews does include DUP items, like changing voting patterns. Durkan highlights items that didn't please the SDLP, then DUP's G Campbell mentions they want the accountability of ministers changed. Campbell doesn't want parties to be able to opt out of voting for first and deputy first ministers, he explains why. Durkan points out to him the DUP id it, Campbell claims their plan is to make sure all parties are signed up to the rule of law. Durkan rejects his viewpoint as it will affect the SDLP and UUP who are signed up to lawful ways, they argue this point and how to maintain accountability and stability both men disagree on how to do this, with Durkan saying the DUP plan will let to stagnation. N. Thompson then asks G Campbell who speaks for the DUP on accepting the d'hondt mandatory coalition idea or not accepting it as Peter Robinson and MEP Jim Allister differ in their views on it. Campbell explains the DUP 2005 manifesto was when the IRA was involved in terror and criminality, they still prefer a voluntary coalition to mandatory one. Durkan explains why they haven't confidence in a DUP/SF coalition and wouldn't vote for it, then G Campbell is asked about the DUP position on policing and what they want from SF on this issue. He want them to move faster on police, he agrees SF have made steps in this direction. M. Durkan is asked will there be 'Heads of Agreement' before Nov 24th which could say Stormont being dissolved. He replies SF and DUP have shortfalls on what the other needs of them, with the DUP on a pub crawl of preconditions, then G Campbell says unionist feel the process has been skewed towards nationalism and changes need to be made. In the if you ask me spot Newton Emerson talks about the St Andres talks, which he feels will see a report of the 2004 Leeds Castle proposals, which had a deal until the sackcloth reports and the Northern Bank robbery. He mentions this 'comprehensive agreement' hasn't really went away, and he reviews the points made in that agreement between SF and the DUP including a new mechanism to replace the First Minister and the voting for a First and dep/first minister. Emerson explains both SF/DUP want to maintain Stormont's built in sectarian divide. Then N. Thompson introduces the next topic, Integrated Education, speaking at the 25th birthday of Lagan College, Peter Hain said young people had a right and a need to be with young people of other communities. Morally and financially it was the best way forward, to put the maintained sectors view that integrated education is not the only way to deal with sectarianism is Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor Donal McKeown, who begins why calling the word segregation an unfortunate word to use, he claims increasing numbers of Protestant children use Catholic schools, and vice versa, he then explains how he thinks Catholic schools can bring Catholic and Protestant schools together using the bishops "Shaping the Future" document, he maintains it's the community that educates, on a par with schools, and if a community is falling apart often the school is the only refuge in that area. He's looking to see how schools can build academic success and assist communities to be healthy by assisting children to unlearn things they've learnt elsewhere. He then talks about what a Catholic vision of education is, and answers the question about a non religious school can't also achieve those aims. In a pluralist society, bringing communities together is outlined from his point of view, he says schools can work together, and simplistic solutions aren't suitable for complicated situations. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9124 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 9th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 43 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
DUP's I Paisley Snr has met the Catholic Arch Bishop Sean Brady in Stormont for their first ever meeting, in what they called a useful and constructive meeting. Film report from Ken Reid, say Paisley shook Brady's hand off camera. After 90 mins of talks Arch Bishop Brady told the press what they had talked about, in creating a more stable and prosperous future for NI. Where we take account of the needs of the other community. Then Paisley comments, saying it was a political meeting, looking at what concerns the bishop, it repeats it wasn't an ecumenical meeting. Paisley also met the IMC in Belfast and afterwards he said the IMC views on their report where nothing like what the NI see Peter Hain had been selling to the people. He says the IRA is not near to perfection in doing away with its criminal activities. Then a second film report reviews today's Paisley/Brady meeting which is historic, it shows film of Paisley at Belfast City Hall in 1963 protesting at the lowering of the union flat following Pope John 23rd's death. In 1966 he got 3 months in jail, he comments at that time about property and priest craft, although Paisley himself says he was always fair with his Catholic constituents, in an archive interview. In 1988 film shows him in EEC Parliament confronting Pope John Paul II and he protested in Rome when Archbishop Runcie of C of E met the Pope. Meanwhile in Dublin today SF and the ADLP met the Irish government today. Film report with SF's Gerry Adams talking up the prospects of a deal at St Andrews talks, he says it's game on. Then SDLP's M. Durkan said after meeting Ahern, the deal won't work if it's not right. He warns of some of the dangerous changes the DUP are after. Then in the studio political editor Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's Paisley/Sean Brady meeting and his later comments after the IMC meeting and the government hopes for St Andrews talks. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9125 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 11th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
As the parties arrive in St Andrews in Scotland for political talks on NI's future, the programme reviews the government's Nov 24th deadline and what'll happen if there's no deal. The talks boil down to 2 key issues, will SF support the courts and policing and will the DUP go into power sharing with SF. First report from M. Purdy on talks Day 1, as the politicians arrive. Wm Frazier's Love Ulster Group protests as Ahern arrives. Then UUP's R Empey says "Here we go again", then SDLP's S Farren views, then SF's G Adams on the issues, then DUP's I. Paisley on his conditions, then both PMs Blair and Ahern's comments, followed by picture of players around the table. Then SF's M. McGuiness gives an interview on their stance during the talks, and on what the DUP must do, SF's is there to do business he says before Nov 24th. Then political editor Mark Davenport comments on the mood in St Andrews and how things will proceed over the next few days talks, a process which called NI's political groundhog day. (6.30 pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9126 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
355 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5675 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
27 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Description: |
A review of the circumstances around the death of Seamus Ludlow. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
355A | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5676 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
15 mins 55 |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Day 2 in St Andrews talks, the two governments are to bring forward their own proposals to break the deadlock. Film report from Ken Reid. On the downbeat mood, with SF's M. McGuiness comments, then Irish Foreign Minister D. Ahern comments on the government's plans for tonight's talks, but SDLP's M Durkan is nervous about the government's plans. Then DUP's I Paisley's repeats what SF need to do. The US envoy Mitchell Reese was also shown to be present to involve US President G Bush if needed. Then in a live report Ken Reid explains the governments will introduce an implementation plan today, covering all the issues, as their best guess of the way forward. Ken Reid comments again on the government position on their Nov 24th deadline, he also says tomorrow's paper will be important for NI. In the courts 2 men have been charged following an £18m drugs haul, NI's biggest cannabis seizure, the accused are Stephen McGovern (31) from England and Martin Kerfoot (39) from Bangor. Film report on Tues raid in Ards removal company. Next film report covers the Royal Irish Regiment in Afghanistan who have lost 3 men already comments of Capt. Doug Beattie, Capt Jeff Richardson, and film clips of fighting. In Belfast case the Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan and the DUP's I. Paisley Jnr have had a very public row. Film report from Smyth & Gibson Coffee Shop in Bedford St on the basis of the fall-out. At the Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Howey (37) lawyers said 3 days after it the bombers phoned M O'Toole a journalist, with their views on the warning call, denying it was a the courthouse, but a recording of the original call disproved this. Film report. In Strabane Pat Ryan was beaten by 6 men in a robbery at his home. Film report with Maxine Ryan's interview. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06450 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9127 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Death of an Ordinary Man | ||
Description: |
This programme deals with the death of Catholic man Seamus Ludlow in Co. Armagh on 2 May 1976. It begins with a reconstruction of Mr Ludlow accepting a lift from 4 men. Sam Black Carroll a member of the outlawed Red Hand Commando, driving was James Reid Fitzsimmons a corporal in the Ulster Defense Regiment, in the back seat his UDR colleague Richard Long and another man Paul Hoskin someone they met in a bar who claimed he was along for the ride. The names of these suspects were known to police on both sides of the border for 20 years. An inquiry in the Republic concluded the alleged killers were not pursued for political reason. After titles programme revisits the house were Seamus Ludlow (47) once lived with his sister and her 10 children, Ann Sharkey his sister recalls his characteristics, as does Eileen Fox. Newspaper headlines of time of his murder shown then his nephew Jimmy Sharkey recalls seeing his body. The Garda were told by the RUC that Seamus was killed by the IRA as he was a spy, this allegation spilt the family for a generation. Eileen Fox comments, then Jimmy Sharkey on the RUC's agenda. The family's pressure for an inquiry paid off when Irish government launched the Barron Inquiry it revealed important new details on the murder. Loyalists including 2 UDR soldiers were the suspects what was startling was who knew this and when this info was passed by the RUC to the Garda in 1979. Form Garda Det/Sgt Eoin Corrigan who worked on the case recalls travelling to meet the RUC in Belfast. The chief suspect was Sam Black Carroll also known as Mambo, photo shown, a loyalist from Bangor. The Barron Report called him a highly dangerous criminal who committed a number of murders. Spotlight programme traced him to Rugeley in Staffordshire, England where he moved to in the early 90s but he had moved on. Kevin Magee arranged a meeting at Liverpool's Adelphi Hotel but he didn't arrive, he changed the venue to a city bar where he was interviewed. Sam Black Carroll had just been released from prison, for attacking a man who called him an IRA man. His paramilitary career began in the early 1970s. He got 4 years for having a gun and 2 years for robbery here. He was questioned about murders including the killing SF's Maura Drumm, he denies any involvement in it now. He answer no when asked did he kill, but is evasive on the personal responsibility issue. He denies shooing Seamus Ludlow. The Barron Report investigator form Garda Chief/Superintendent John Courtney gives his view on Black-Carroll. The Barron report named also Fitzsimons from Killyleagh in Co Down, Long and Hoskin both from Comber Co Down. This info had been in a Garda file, but it was only in 1997 the Garda asked the RUC to question the suspects. In Feb 98 the 4 were arrested, reconstruction of their interviews is shown using info in the Barron Report. Paul Hoskin said he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. There purely by chance, he said they didn't know they were going to shoot anyone, he saw he saw Mambo shoot him. Sam Black Carroll denies he was there or shot Ludlow. Kevin Magee tried to get Paul Hoskin to talk to him but he refused, film clip shown. In his interview UDR man James Fitzsimons admitting driving the gang south in his car. He too refused to talk to Kevin Magee when asked he said it was a recce, job on a Provo in Omeath. When they picked up Ludlow he blamed Long and Carroll for the murder. 1 month after the Ludlow killing Dick Long go life for a murder in Castlereagh he denied any role in the Ludlow murder. Kevin Magee approached him on the Shankill Rd, Long denied involvement. Also ion Castlereagh Black Carroll denied any involvement in the murder. He does admit being in the Red Hand Commando (RHC). All 4 were released. Barron wanted to know why it took 20 years for the Garda to pursue the case since 1979. Film Clip shows Owen Corrigan extraditing INLA Chief D McGlinchey. He recalls approaching Gardas C3 division for permission to pursue the Ludlow killers, but he didn't get it. Det/Sgt John Courtney also comments on C3's refusal. He says it was political as they didn't want involved in extradition cases with the RUC. Barron report comments on this issue. Saying Det Garda/Comm Lawrence Wren mad the decision, Wren denies this but John Courtney rejects his claims. Justice/Min McMcDowell declines an interview on the Ludlow case. Eoin Corrigan recalls getting RUC's info in 1979, and not in 1977. Kevin Magee revisits Paul Hoskins comments again, and James Fitzsimons comments on his car, on which no forensics were done. The PSNI HET are now conducting another inquiry with the Garda who still haven't interviewed Black-Carroll. Jimmy Sharkey wants to meet Carroll, to get answers and justice. | ||
DVD No. |
D06460 | Tape No. |
355A |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9128 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 12th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the first item is a film report reviewing the journey in NI, since the Sunningdale agreement to get a political settlement here. It shows B. Faulkner, G. Fitt and Wm Whitelaw in 1974. Then film clips from the various attempts since then when our politicians met to discuss a political solution to the music of a song called On the Road Again. The film ends at St Andrews site, where N. Thompson interviews SF's M. McGuiness and DUP's N. Dodds who stand side by side he asks M. McGuiness is there any progress, he replies it's a work in progress and SF are determined to a deal. On policing issue it would be a help if N. Dodds would talk to him but he won't talk to him direct, and that damages prospects for an outcome. The DUP are aware that in the context of a comprehensive agreement SF will deal with the issue of policing. Then DUP's N Dodds complains about the money wasted dragging them all to Scotland. He lists the outstanding issues as he sees it. For SF to do before they're fit for Government, policing, and changes to the institutions, but policing isn't a bargaining chip, he says he wants more then SF words, they must be tested, as they stretch credit with previous words like our SF leaders weren't in the IRA. SF's M McGuiness then calls Dodds answers evasive and that's the current difficulty in the talks, he says it's the DUP who are isolated in the talks, even the British PM believes SF are entitled to be in government McGuiness says the policing issue can be solved, Thompson pushes him on this, asking about timing. McGuiness says Paisley has never said he will go into government with SF as yet. All he gives are demands, he has to recognise he has to deliver the DUP to establishment of power sharing. McGuiness adds in the future, Dodds and he will be in government together, Dodds then repeats all parties in government must be committed to exclusively democratic and peaceful means, and support the law, with no fudging. He claims in Nationalist areas people are supporting the police, he wants SF to catch up with their people on the ground. Dodds then lists other issues the DUP want, like ending D'Hordt. M McGuiness then comments on the rumours the Nov 24th deadline may be fudged, he wants the governments to stick by it. Dodds comment then interview ends and Thompson introduces songwriter Roger Courtney who sings a song about what politicians may be thinking about, as the prospect of losing their jobs approaches on Nov 24th. Then back to Noel Thompson who introduces an interview with former Irish Foreign Minister Liz O'Donnell who recalls the negotiations around the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) in 1998, a subject she recently wrote about. Thompson asks her about deadlines asking are they bad for business, she says deadlines focus people's minds, she recalls G Mitchell's use of it in 1998, but she does understand that because those talks changed every aspect of NI, they were being very ambitious in pushing the limits, to get agreement on all those aspects, implementation period did take 8 years. She comments on her views that NI politicians are one dimensional and explains that view, she says it's sad those who took the risks, in the middle ground are now marginalised she felt uneasy at the time of the GFA that so many unionists were outside the deal. It may be a final settlement has to be between the extremes, the DUP and SF, she recalls two different strands in the development of peace. Firstly the search for a political solution for NI, and secondly a peace process, she feels that after progression the first was slowed by lack of progress on the second, she recalls in 1998 they parked issues of policing and arms and that's were they are at today. She then comments on her hopes that power sharing can help with reconciliation, as hasn't happened to this date. She also laments Nth/Sth co-operation not working properly and comments on her view that those bodies don't threaten the unionist position, that co-operation is a good economic thing. Then she comments on the issue of trust between the parties at St Andrews talks. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the St Andres talks and the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06460 | Tape No. |
355 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9129 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 13th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
65 mins (Total) |
Broadcast Company: |
BBC, UTV,RTE | Channel: |
BBC NI, UTV, RTE |
Type of Programme: |
News | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Coverage of The St Andrews Agreement. | ||
Description: |
Coverage of the St Andrews Agreement throughout the day, with BBC, UTV and RTE news reports. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
356 | |
Country of Origin: |
Ireland | Record No. |
5677 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 13th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
Live from St Andrews Talks | ||
Description: |
The two Prime Ministers of Britain and Ireland give a news conference on the progress made during the political talks about N. Ireland and how to restore devolution to a power sharing executive, the talks end today. First to speak is British PM Tony Blair. He outlines the issues as he saw them, everyone agreeing to power sharing and everyone supporting the rule of law. If we get this then the institutions will be up and running and secure, He says the governments will propose their proposals to achieve that today. Hopefully they'll be agreed by Nov 10th, followed by any necessary legislation, then Blair says we are ready to roll. Then B. Ahern says his objective is to bring Got back to the people of NI. He appreciates the commitment of the parties to the talks, and says the governments have given them their draft agreement to consider over next few weeks, he believes it's a fair and sustainable balance in the papers, he also mentions hoping to have our executive returned by March 07. Then Tony Blair invites questions from journalists. BBC's M. Davenport asks PMs are you confident parties won't unpick your paper by Nov 10th and what date do you want parties signed up to support policing by. T Blair replies he can't say anyone won't unpick it but that's up to the parties. It's a difficult situation, policing issue is essential for an overall agreement to work as is power sharing. Then RTE's T. Gorman asks doesn't the St Andrews Agreement replace or add to the Good Friday Agreement, and is the St Andrews Deal perfect because the DUP has bought into it. B Ahern replies the GFA was basis for a review, it was a historic new beginning, the DUP were involved in the review, both agreements should be read together he says and DUP involvement adds enormously to it, now it's fully inclusive.. T. Blair says we wouldn't be in this position today without the GFA, he agrees with B. Ahern's points on the review of the GFA and DUP involvement. Then UTV's Ken Reid asks about endorsing any St Andrews Agreement will it be by referendum or election and will it be Nth and Sth. Blair says they'll take account of what the parties want over next weeks. Ahern believes on a legal basis it will be a referendum of the whole of Ireland. Then G Morriarity of the Irish Times asks why do you think grassroots DUP/SF people will buy into this deal. Blair says because it gives a shared future in a democratic society, it's a deal about respect for difference using peaceful means of settling disputes, then B. Ahern says the parties are at the centre of leadership making decisions for the people of NI and that's why he never favoured a plan B. Then S. Dempster of the News Letter asks where is the SF Ard Fheis on policing in the timetable. Blair says delivery on policing is up to the party's internal mechanisms, the time gap allows people to see what was stated in theory is delivered in practice. Then Eamon Maillie asks about when will policing and justice be devolved as the agreement today says that's up to the Assembly, should anyone believe that the Assembly will ever take on that role. Blair says the issue of devolution is based on confidence in policing and support for policing being on the ground. Then Sky News asked Blair about Iraq. It's back to N. Thompson who shows the 18 pages of the St Andrews agreement timetable which he shows on screen from 10 Nov 06 to March 26 07 and explains each of the sequenced events. Then Martina Purdy the BBC political corresp. Comments on the fact the timetable doesn't mention SF holding on Ard Comhairle on accepting policing. In setting that date, M. Purdy thinks this is a draft agreement but she feels it's interesting Paisley hasn't run away shouting No. The IMC report in Jan 07 will be important in keeping him on board and he has succeeded in moving the government's 24th Nov deadline. Purdy says there's something in the documentfor everyone. She comments on all Ireland Parliamentary Forum idea. Then back in the studio the BBC Home Affairs corresp. Vincent Kearney comments on the policing issue, explaining what SF have go on policing to make them call a special Ard Fheis, like non political non partisan policing, he explains SF have been working on their grassroots for a year or so, but it is a bitter pill to swallow for grassroots republicans. (4pm) | ||
DVD No. |
D06460 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9130 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 13th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Live from St Andrews talks the two governments have published a timetable outlining their plans to have the power sharing executive up and running here by arch 26th 07. Film report begins by showing the governments timetable of key dates agreed after 3 days of talks. Ken Reid gives his analysis of how the mood changed over 3 days, with extracts of 2 PMs press conference on the St Andrews Agreement and answers to press questions. The next report shows the reaction of the DUP's I. Paisley who says the days of the gunmen in government are over. Then SF's G Adams views that they will consult with party and follow republicans. Then UUP's R Empey says SF and the DUP appear to have moved position, it calls it the Belfast Agreement for slow learners. The SDLP's M. Durkan welcomes the progress made by SF and the DUP. Then Ken Reid gives his analysis of what Blair and Ahern have achieved at St Andrews, and who moved over the last 24 hrs, and the concessions the DUP won over the rates issue, and the 11t. Next report gages public opinion from the streets of Derry's Bogside which is positive. Then from the unionist area at the Fountain which is also positive. Back in the studio a film report profiles the UDA's efforts to change public image, over the last days it's being holding a conference. Film report with UPRG's Frankie Gallagher comments at a workshop, he feels the UPRG should have been invited to St Andrews talks, an Israeli peace worker Dror Kraus comments on the UPRG workshops. Then F. Gallagher says the UDA must defend Ulster through peaceful means. Next report gives the latest news from the Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Howey, then report on protest by diss/repub supporters about conditions in Maghaberry jail. Relatives of loyalist paramilitaries have condemned the release of a song by an American band called the Decembrists about the Shankill Butcher gang. Film report on shocking lyrics from Oregan bank, with old film clips of the gang victims' bodies being found, then Roisin Maguire of Relatives for Justice who brother was killed by the UVF in 1973 comments, then Shankill Pastor Jack McKee's views. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06460 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9131 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 13th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
22 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Begins with report on St Andrews talks where the 2 PMs have brought SF and the DUP to the brink of an agreement but it depends on the parties engaging in a process of sequencing, as set out in a governments timetable. The dates and steps are shown in a timetable, ending with the people getting a vote next march, in election or referendum. Then report from M. Purdy on this St Andrews Agreement begins with comments on Paisley's 5oth wedding anniversary, then early views of G Adams, then a fair and sustainable balance says B Ahern. Then film report after the 2 PMs conference shows I Paisley's (DUP reaction, he tells IRA/SF the days of your terrorism are over, he promises to keep DUP pledges, if IRA/SF keep theirs. Then SF's G Adams appeals to republicans to study and debate the document, he says repubs will keep delivering in a progressive way. Then Andersonstown News editor Martin O'Muilleoir gives a reaction for republicans on the Policing Issue, then a comm/worker in Derry's loyalist area William Houston gives his reaction. Then a business man in Derry Peter McKenzie's reaction. With policing crucial to the deal, from Derry former Policing Board Vice Chairman Denis Bradley gives his views on why it's now acceptable for SF to join the Policing Board, he comments on any hardline internal SF opposition. Then the UPRG's F. Gallagher also welcomes the St Andrews Agreement. Back in Scotland a film report cover the reaction of UUP's Reg Empey who says Paisley has accepted SF as his partners but it's bizarre he won't talk to them. Then the SDLP leader Mark Durkan welcomes the agreement as moving from stand off to lift off. One of the side issues to policing one is the role of MI5 ? With worries over its secrecy. The PSNI have drawn up 5 principles under which MI5 must operate, ACC P. Sheridan explains if adopted that ensures MI5 will have to account for their activities. Film report lists the 5 protocols. Back at St Andrews BBC political editor Mark Davenport puts today's movement at the talks into perspective, and comments on why SF's Ard Fheis meeting isn't mentioned in the government's timetable and the sweeteners offered to the DUP in Education, rate capping and water charges. (6.30pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06460 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9132 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 13th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
RTE News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
St Andrews Agreement presented as a road map by the two governments to restore the Stormont Assembly by March 07. Film report outlines the government's timetable for coming months with comments of British PM Tony Blair and Irish PM B. Ahern. Then a second report covers the comments of DUP's I. Paisley and SF's G Adams on the challenges. Then SDLP's M. Durkan's views. Then RTE's Northern Editor Tommie Gorman gives his analysis of the chances of success of this agreement plan today. (9pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9133 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 15th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Examination of the details of the St Andrews Agreement with G. Kelly (SF), G. Campbell (DUP), A. Mc Farland (UUP) and the Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
356 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5678 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sun 15th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
The Politics Show | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Jim Fitzpatrick he begins with a film report looking at the possibility of DUP's I. Paisley being in power with SF and Paisley being the equivalent of PM here. It begins with a film clip of 9.12.1968 and PM T O'Neill's Ulster is at the crossroads speech, then at St Andrews Paisley uses the crossroads phase on the events in Scotland. Jim Fitzpatrick then outlines the government's timetable for the parties ending with return of devolution on March 26th 07. He then interviews NI Sec Peter Hain who claims the St Andrews Agreement may be more significant than the Good Friday Agreement, it provides for permanent stability with the DUP/SF in government P. Hain rejects a DUP allegation the government spin is designed to make it appear the DUP caved in, he says it all depends on SF accepting policing. Hain is asked how much of this agreement was pre prepared before St Andrews, he says that the governments wasn't sure. He denies he threatened the politicians with a plan but if any party doesn't fulfill its obligations Stormont will be closed down on 24th Nov and Plan B would come in. Hain then comments on what he needs from SF on policing, which he says is an essential platform for the St Andrews Agreement along with a commitment to power sharing, they stand or fall together he says, he then comments on the possibility of an election or referendum to give the people a say, saying the government is relaxed about which it is. Hain then denies he has guaranteed the 11+ will be returned, he says the issue is on academic selection which he hasn't banned but the 11+ isn't coming back. Then Jim Fitzpatrick examines the Scottish experience of devolution, a film report gaged opinion in the Scottish University Town with the views of students, many from NI, like Jayne Hyndman, Ryan Nelson, Jonathan McDowell, then local MSP Michael McMahon (Lab) outlines the benefits of devolution then reporter Rosie Billingham comments on the political prize, followed by a vox pop of the Scottish public in town. Then the local MP in Westminster Menzies Campbell (Liberal) outline his views on devolution, followed again by the students views on returning home. Back in the studio Jim Fitzpatrick has local politicians, G Campbell (DUP) A. McFarland (UUP) A. Attwood (SDLP) and SF's G Kelly, he begins by asking G Campbell what sort of financial package will accompany a deal, he says the economy should be turbo charged by a financial package. A Attwood (SDLP) believes the Chancellor will deliver, he also sees possible Nth/Sth funds for NI. Then Alan McFarland of (UUP) highlights the economic sub groups 2 reports on NI's economy as a basis. SF's G Kelly believes there will be little disagreement on the financial package from local parties. Jim Fitzpatrick then introduces a vox pop of opinion from the streets of NI in East Belfast. Back in the studio Jim Fitzpatrick asks G Campbell what's changed between Good Friday and St Andrews, he lists his complaints about the GFA. SF were in government before decommissioning, and criminality continued. If all that his changed by 07 and his people endorse that things can proceed Alan McFarland says this is the Belfast Agreement with a few tweaks, he wonders what the last 8 years of DUP wailing was all about, St Andrews is the GFA for slow learners. Then Jim Fitzpatrick introduces a vox pop of opinion from the Nationalist West of Belfast, then he asks G Kelly (SF) is he ready now to recommend support for policing to SF. He begins by saying the new institutions are GFA institutions and no different, he says proposals on policing will be discussed within SF and within the community. G Kelly says they'll have an Ard Comhairle meeting soon and they'll decide on a date for an Ard Fheis. A Attwood is then asked about MI5 continuing role here. He begins by praising the fact all 4 parties are in the place and that the biggest difference between the GFA and St Andrews. On MI5 he says there will be consultations on the accountability of MI5 in the North. SF G Kelly says MI5 is a core issue for them, and they want MI5 made accountable and discussions continue. DUP's G Campbell isn't fussed if the deal is put to the people by election or referendum, he also says 50/50 recruiting for policing will end in 3 years. A Attwood then comments on the position now about ministers in the executive compared to before. Alan McFarland comments on the DUP's election u-turn, he says the DUP will be in chaos, the UUP welcomes an election he says. G Kelly (SF) isn't fussed on either referendum or election the party will decide. G Campbell again outlines the DUP position on SF being in government by March 2007. (Sun) | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9134 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Is St Andrews Deal Workable? | ||
Description: |
In the studio, Fearghal McKinney discusses The St. Andrews agreement with J. Donaldson (DUP), Connor Murphy (SF), Alan McFarland (UUP) and A. McDonnell (SDLP). There is also an interview with Peter Hain. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
356 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5679 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
16 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Howey, questions have been raised over the reliability of Crown witnesses. Film report on day 16 of the trial hears doubts expressed by Justice Weir on the evidence of Det Ch/Insp Phillip Marshall and Fiona Cooper, and how prosecution says their evidence should be treated with caution, details given in the report about what caused the court's concern about their evidence. In Breaking News the PSNI have asked key holders in Derry to check their premises following suspicious objects being found in premises there. The NI Sec Peter Hain has said the St. Andrews Agreement may become the pivotal moment in Irish History, but he warns if it unravels the governments will bring in Plan B. Film report on P. Hain's report to Westminster which includes DUP's I Paisley remarks to parliament, that a deal needs to be built on sound foundations. Also in London SF met PM T. Blair afterwards G Adams says the only two people so far to have agreed to the St Andres Agreement are the 2 PMs, he won't' comment on M. McGuiness taking an oath to support policing. A further report looks at the claim from the DUP they've saved grammar schools here. Film report looks back to SF educ/min M. McGuiness abolishing the 11+, then he comments today on what comes next. Then Tim McQuoid of Concerned Parents for Educ comments, the DUP says it's also secured a cap on domestic rates. UKUP's Bob McCartney's comments on this, then PUP's D. Ervine rejects the rate capping plan. Then in Belfast studio, SF's G Adams comments on the rate capping, and education issues, and the great deal of work to be done, on the Nov 24th deadline he's asks can Paisley and McGuiness be First and dep/first minis without political backing for police here. Adams says repubs respect law and order and are against bad law, bad order and bad policing. Then from London the DUP's I Paisley hopes those who says they'll sign up to this agreement on policing do so, Paisley says an oath is needed from M. McGuiness saying he supports policing. Paisley says he'll keep his word. Then also from London Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's events and a possible row over the Oath issue on policing looming. He also says the parades issue is being revisited with a Parades Forum being formed, he also previews tomorrows Stormont meeting of the preparation for government Committee and SF and the DUP's involvement in it. In courts Martin Kerfoot (39) bail hearing on possession of £18m worth of drugs at his Ards haulage firm was adjourned. Film report. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9135 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 16th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 9 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Is St Andrews a Workable Deal? | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Fearghal McKinney this programme raises the question about NI's new political divide between optimists and pessimists on the St Andrews Agreement providing a political solution here. After a short film introduction covers what was said at St Andrews, F McKinney then asks DUP's J. Donaldson, in the studio have the DUP now found yes in the dictionary, he replies they found yes to democracy years ago, he replies but delivery has to come first, he says the DUP said no when it was appropriate to say no. St Andrews now offers the prospect we will the elements missing from previous agreements, Conor Murphy (SF) regrets the fact the DUP won't talk to ? SF was positive during the St Andrews talks he says and they feel they've made some progress on secure democratic policing and now they'll talk to their own party and community. He feels it's positive that rejectionist unionists are willing to share power within the terms of the Good Friday Agreement,. UUP Alan McFarland says it's a deal between SF and the DUP but it's the GFA with a few tweaks. The SDLP's A McDonnell says it doesn't mean the DUP and SF carved things up between them, St Andrews brought the talks back to all party government and they're grateful to see movement and hope. Then in a TV interview done earlier in the day, NI Sec Peter Hain says he believes there is room for hope this time. It'll work as for the first time it's a DUP/SF power sharing executive underpinned by support from all sides for law and order, these principles stand or fall together and all the parties endorsed that. F McKinney raises the fact SF and DUP won't endorse each other which Hain feels isn't a main issue. Back in the studio with the politicians F McKinney asks C Murphy (SF) and J Donaldson (DUP) how come completely contrary to the inclusiveness established each party won't support the others candidates for office by voting for each other at nomination. Donaldson firstly rejects A McFarland's earlier view about this being the GFA with tweaks, he then says his party has difficulty voting for SF until they deliver on policing. When that happens we can believe there's a fresh start being made here, he says. Conor Murphy says they would vote for Paisley and indeed nominate him and don't need voting changes. The OFMDFM is a joint office of equals, that's important he says. A McDonnell (SDLP) says they have managed to prevent exclusion of other parties by SF and the DUP. On voting issue they think change isn't necessary, the UUP's A McFarland the voting change is only to hide DUP embarrassment at voting for M. McGuiness on Nov 24th. Donaldson rejects McFarland's comments. Conor Murphy then explains how they will sell policing to republicans, he says they are still talking to the government on policing and progress has been made but those talks aren't over. A McDonald (SDLP) says they feel changes have been made that's why they went in there. A McFarland says you can't have a proper stable government here without support for policing, then the ex prisoners issue is put to J. Donaldson he says they don't support ex prisoners getting into classrooms, the DUP want roll over on all the issues in the agreement. Then a film report shows a vox pop of people's opinions from East and West Belfast. Back in the studio F McKinney asks A McFarland to sell him the deal, he outlines the UUP credentials in supporting power sharing to date, but says the party will look at it in detail. SDLP's A McDonnell says it's the best formula we've ever had. Conor Murphy highlights the DUP using the All-Ireland Institutions, then J Donaldson views issues on policing will be sorted before power sharing comes about. | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9136 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 17th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
40 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
What Chance Devolution? | ||
Description: |
The programme gives a review of the cancellation of today's planned Paisley/Adams meeting. It shows the reaction from within the Unionism against a DUP/Sinn Fein deal. It also gives a report from Ardayne on grassroots republician views. Finally local journalists give their opinions of the deal. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
356 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5680 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 17th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The historic Paisley/Adams meeting at Stormont is called off by the DUP. Film report hears the DUP wanted SF to promise a pledge on policing by next month but SF disagreed, political reaction from I. Paisley Snr then a relaxed G Adams (SF) says DUP is trying to reshape what they agreed at St Andrews. Then the UUP's Reg Empey bemoans the DUP negotiating skills, then NI Sec Peter Hain says he confident restoration will happen. Meanwhile the DUP's Jim Allister expresses his general opposition to St Andrews Agreement in an interview. Then in the studio political editor Ken Reid says today has disappointed the two governments and moves are being made behind the scenes to get over this hiccup today. He highlights the parties positions on the issue. The Omagh Bomb relatives want the Policing Board to send an observer to the trial of Sean Howey in Belfast. Film report on today's meeting between Policing Board Chairman Des Reg, his deputy Barry Gilligen and the Omagh Families with D Reas comments on the trial request, then Michael Gallagher's opinion in which he also calls for a public inquiry and a meeting with head of MI5. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9137 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 17th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
39 mins 23 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
What Chance Devolution? | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Carruthers he begins by proposing the about question, then reviews today's drama at Stormont when the Paisley/Adams meeting was called off over a row over pledge of office of future ministers. Then a film report from Mandy McAuley reviews the week Paisley met the Catholic Primate Sean Brady and 2 PMs, and when the man who pledged to smash SF spoke of reconciliation and peace. Clip of never, never remark, the reporter then asks how will unionist community in Sth Armagh see the DUP's move. The spokesman for FAIR, Willie Frazier says if the DUP goes for the same agreement as the UUP, people will turn on the DUP he says. Frasier goes to visit former UDR man Barry Halliday says if the DUP sign up to the St Andrews Agreement it's an act of betrayal, he explains his views. W. Frasier talks to a new party being formed, the UUP's D. Kennedy says many DUP voters say Paisley has caved in to SF demands. W. Frasier says he can see the day where the DUP and SF share power, but he feels Paisley won't have any involvement in it. Then D. Kennedy (UUP) says he's shocked at how quickly the DUP have moved, without any of sackcloth and ashes. The DUP MEP Jim Allister expresses his concerns about DUP policy. Reporter then looks at D. Trimble's fall from favour after supporting the GFA, till his humiliation at the general election seat of Upper Bann where the DUP beat him, then she asks members of the public in Banbridge today what they think will happen to the DUP if they sign up to St Andres, the response is largely positive. Then earlier M. Carruthers interviewed J. Donaldson about what happened at Stormont today, he says they understood the government pledge of officer would include support for the Police for Nov 21st but the government is now pulling back from this he says, clarity is need on this before other deliberations begin. He rejects it's an irrelevant issue as they're only shadow ministers. He won't accept SF excuse they can't have an Ard Fheis before 24th Nov and he rejects they're trying to reclaim lost ground. He comments on the views of Jim Allister and his doubts, saying St Andrews is only an outline, issues will be addressed. In a next film report Stephen Walker tests the opinion in republican Ardoyne of SF joining the Policing Board. It begins with a film clip of recent riots there in 2005, yet this year major confrontation was prevented after talks, PSNI Superintendent Nigel Grimshaw comments. Then locals give their opinions on whether policing has changed or not, opinion is mixed. Then SDLP's A. Magennis says he believes already know the consequences of joining policing, it's their calculate risk. Then Ardoyne man Brendan Loughlin who father was shot by the police and whose nephew was killed by loyalists in 1993 says people talk about a police service not a force, that accountable. A Magennis says he's certain SF leadership will get it through an Ard Fheis, then South Down man Martin Cunningham who left SF in 2004 says SF on the Policing Board is a betrayal of republican ideals. But Brendan Loughlin sees it as a chance to start again. The mark Caruthers asks SF's G Kelly what happened at Stormont today. He says ask Paisley as a minister can't' take pledges till he's a minister and there are no ministers yet or by Nov 24th, plus SF must hold a special Ard Fheis before they take such pledges. G Kelly then says the St Andres agreement is only an agreement between the two governments, SF will discuss it with its support base and talks continue on policing up to the 10th Nov, he won't say if SF will support policing as yet, although he admits advances have been made in policing, he denies SF use policing as a bargaining chip only. Ten in the studio 4 journalists Suzanne Breen (Irish Tribune) Noel Doran (Irish News) David Adams (Irish Times) and Newton Emerson (The Mirror) all give their views on today's events at Stormont and the chances of a successful outcome for the St Andrews Agreement and its side deals and they comment on who done best out of the deal, if anybody and will the DUP be able to sell its grassroots and how will SF leaders manage this process and so diss/repubs pose a threat to this process. | ||
DVD No. |
D06470 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9138 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 18th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Inside The US Consulate | ||
Description: |
This documentary looks at the history of the United States Consulate in Northern Ireland and also the work it does. Dean Pittman the Consulate General gives an interview with members of his staff: Laura McConaghy, Cathy Hurst and Nick Popper and they comment on the United States role in Northern Ireland. Also, local people and politicians also give their views. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
357 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5681 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 18th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then an inquest in Derry has been told that alleged drug dealer Christopher O'Kane was shot dead on his birthday in April 2001 by the PIRA during a time it was supposed to be on ceasefire. Film report with PSNI Insp Robert Paul's remarks. The Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey (37) has heard that within hours of the explosion a finger tip search had found parts of the device. Film report. The row over the postponed Paisley/Adams Stormont meeting rumbled on today with the UUP's Reg Empey calling on the DUP to publish its written proof of a deal with T Blair on the oath about policing. Film report from Ken Reid with R Empey's comments and also coverage of PM T. Blair's remarks in Westminster about funding for victims groups and his praise for Victims Commissioner Bertha McDougall. Back in Belfast SF's G Kelly has questioned the need for another election or referendum on restoring devolution. Then in the studio Ken Reid explains what's behind the current row on the policing oath and the parties positions on it. In Ballymena a house rented by 2 Czech workers was petrol bombed but no one was hurt. Film report with eye witness Mia Clarke's comments then DUP Cllr Martin Clarke thinks it wasn't a racist attack, then SDLP Cllr Declan O'Loan's view. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06480 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9139 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 18th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
58 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Inside the US Consulate | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
This programme looks at the history of the US Consulate in Belfast and the work it does, with interviews with Consulate officials. It begins with some short opening remarks of staff, then with film of Danesford House at Stranmillis, the home of the Consulate shown the current US Consul General Dean Pittman explains the USA is the only country with a consul in N. Ireland, they're attached to the London Embassy, but the Belfast Consul is in a special position having its own US government Special Envoy from Washington travelling back and forward. The Consul used to be in Queen St Belfast which was more accessible to the general public. Lorna McCaugherty PS to the US Consul General explains the new rules of contact, and her jobs within the Consul over 14 years. Dean Pittman then describes how the Consul has grown in recent years. Lorna comments on the level of invitations the Consul gets to functions, then a film clip shows him at one. Then D Pittman explains how being single he enjoys all the parties. Then the narrator switches to preparations for Thanksgiving which began in 1621, he explains the history behind it. The Public Relations Officers Cathy and Nick Hurst explain their work in Belfast. The film clip shows them preparing a Thanksgiving meal for friends in their home. One of the guests Jaz Mooney comments. The next item shows D Pittman's boss ambassador Robert Tuttell from London being invited to Belfast City Hall by the Lord Mayor and Dean himself, then Robert Tuttle explains the importance of the NI Consul with 45m citizens in the US claiming Irish ancestors and the US playing a role in the peace process here. Then D Pittman comments on exchange programmes they run, cultural, political and business types. Film clip shows Tuttle speaking in City Hall. I. Paisley Jnr, Martin Lynch, in the audience, then afterwards he praises Dean Pittman's work. Then Historian Billy Kennedy sheds some light on why Belfast has always had its own consulate. Since Sept 1796, James Holmes was the first Consul General, Kennedy then recalls how important a port Belfast was then and the level of emigration to the USA then. Next film shows D Pittman at a playing for peace event, a basketball game, part of the Consul's good works programme. Pittman comments on how it works. Then one of the US volunteers Kris Cates-Bristol explains his role, and how he hopes to end segregation in N. Ireland. Then journalist Eamon McCann says he feels the role of the US Consul in NI can be vastly exaggerated. The peace process came from NI's streets not Bill Clinton he says. Film clip shows Clinton in Derry, then DUP's S Wilson criticises Clinton's role here for his image, and in a high profile and quiet way. Then Peter Citric a PR specialist explains his job as he prepares for an upcoming Congressional visit he says the States is n honest, neutral, broker here. Film clip then shows local politicians and reporters arriving at the Europa Hotel to meet the Congressman with Peter's comments on getting coverage, then film of him at the congressman's press Q & A session and he comments on our media's attitudes in NI, as kind to the USA. But DUP's S Wilson says they haven't found the US congress or Americans to be honest brokers, he says they side with republicans. Then Eamon McCann says NI will be fixed by NI people, or it won't be fixed at all and it won't be fixed I the Us Consulate. Before his NI post Dean Pittman worked in Baghdad, Iraq, before that Bosnia, Mozambique, Angola and Shara. He talks about wanting the NI job and he feels NI is flexible and it's improving. Then BBC NI Political Editor M. Davenport explains the perception here that the US government is the final court of appeal for local parties in Peace Process log jams, he highlights G. Mitchell role and the US Special Envoys, the DUP's S Wilson criticises the US role saying they are more concerned about the attitude of the Irish American lobby back home. Then Mark Davenport again on US involvement changes between Clinton and Bush eras. Then he's filmed interviewing US envoy Mitchell Reisse about the DUPs attitude to a deal here. Davenport comments on the US role in Iraq and some here object to the USA claiming moral high ground here because of the Iraq war. Dean Pittson says people here aren't hesitant to tell him what they think. He's then filmed being interview about 9/11 events in the Whitehouse, which he witnessed and he talks of his reaction and the war that followed in Iraq. Then he filmed on Cave Hill at a ceremony to remember 10 US airmen in WWII who died there in a plane crash at which he speaks on the NI/USA ties. Then back at the Consul, Rebecca Pasini a Consular officer recalls her Kuwait stint but she really enjoys living here in NI. But US citizen Karen Young-O'Neill who lives here feels she'd have had an easier time here under Clinton's presidency than Bush's, she misses the unity of the US cause people here follow 2 flags and have no unity. Then Rebecca Pasini gives a different view on being an American here. Another US citizen Sally Taylor who came here 30 years ago to work with children, met her husband here and worked for the peace people and had children here, living in Co Down talks about the good heart of the people here, and the beauty of the place. She recalls the care she receive when her husband died in 1997. Back at the Consulate Lisa Henson head of the Muppets Corporation is entertained. Cathy Hurst comments and then Lisa Henson jokes about how the phrase, muppet is used here. It's now March and on St Pat's Day Belfast goes to Washington. D Pittman is filmed at Capitol Hill party, he explains the aims of the NI Bureau Party as film shows some leading US politicians are there and Catherine McCartney. Pittman also gets to meet his two new staff members, Henry Bisharat a political and economic officer and Bob Hommowun a management officer. Henry's filmed talking to I Paisley Jnr, then he talks about 9/11 he heard the plane hit the Pentagon. He talks about the challenges of his job, then at this home Bob Hommowun talks about getting passports for his pets to go with them to Belfast and he shows the books he's been reading about Ireland. Then back in Belfast Consul Management Officer Leah Pease is filming packing up to go as Bob replaces her. She comments on leaving Belfast, Americans can learn from here she feels, but in integrated Educ. The Consul feels we can learn from them for Cathy Hurst this means visiting schools, film clip shops he's tell primary school about Davy Crockett. Then she talks about winning hearts and minds as well as being a bureaucrat. She says that by 3 NI children are picking up segregation issues, she favours inclusivity in educ. Then DUP's S. Wilson calls the American attitude patronising. At his London home Ambassador Tuttle holds a function to extol the virtues of integrated education. Film clip of invited guests arriving, then Cathy Hurst comments on the guests present with Film clip of Tuttle's remarks on Ni's current education policy. Then DUP's S. Wilson rejects the idea integrated schools remove political tensions as they all exist in middleclass integrated area anyway. But Cathy Hurst highlights how integrated schooling in the USA moved their society out of division towards a multi cultural society, and as she says she grew up in the Southern States. Then film shows Leah showing her replacement Bob around the Consulate and to meet the other staff. Bob then comments on the legal rituals of getting established here. Then cameras go to Ardnavalley Dean official Belfast residence, he calls it his safe place even during the Troubles, he repeats the US is an honest broker here, a friend and ally. Then film clip show the 4th July party at his home. John Hume and Reg Empey on film. Then D Pittman's comments with more film of quests like Fr Aiden Troy, I Paisley Snr, then Bob Hommowun comments on the party. Followed by views of Henry Bisharat who's now also in Belfast. Then Cathy Hurst's comments as the film clip shows ore of the guests in attendance. | ||
DVD No. |
D06480 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9140 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A debate between Arlene Foster(DUP) and D. McNarry(UUP) from a Unionist perspective on the St Andrews Agreement. Also, the programme has a report on Sinn Fein's appointment of Martina Anderson as their Unionist Outreach Worker. It shows her republician background and it gives her debate with DUP's N. McCausland. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
357 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5682 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 31 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then at Nutts Corner in Co Antrim this morning shots were fired during an armed robbery of a Securicor van. Film report with SDLP MLA Thomas Burns reaction. In Ballymurphy the PSNI were attacked last night by a crowd, as they searched cars in the area for a man abducted in the nearby Rockdale St. Film report on the arrests and riot with SDLP's Alex Attwood's views, then Fr Aidan Troy comments on a diss/republican death list. Also in Craigavon's Drumbeg area a man was shot in the leg and again the PSNI were attacked by a mob when they arrived at the scene. The DUP's I Paisley Jnr comments on these incidents in republican areas and questions SF's ability to deliver on the streets support for the rule of law and policing. In Derry a migrant worker support centre has been opened in Magazine St. Film report with comments of Marie Donaghy of the centre then views of Katrina Kordula of the Polish Welfare Association. At the Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Howey (37) in Belfast forensic scientist Dennis McAuley told the court 10 bombs planted by the RIRA in 1998 where all made by the same person. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06480 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9141 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 19th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, it begins with the DUP/SF row that Thompson says has stopped the St Andrews Agreement in its tracks. As the DUP say Tony Blair guaranteed that M. McGuiness would support policing at his shadow nomination on 24th Nov, even though it was clear SF wouldn't have held its special conference on policing by that date. In the studio the DUP's A Foster and UUP's David McNarry discuss this issue. Thompson says the DUP have some nerve in telling the UUP to stop sniping from the sidelines and her especially who sniped while in the UUP and when she left it. A Foster says the UUP left the traditional unionist voters not her, she reminds the UUP of how she sees their betrayal by supporting the GFA in 1998, she denies T Blair sold them a pup over the oath of office for ministers but she won't say if it's a note or a letter from Blair that Paisley says he has. Then UUP's D McNarry says if they had been the ones returning from Scotland with the St Andrews Agreement they've been hounded. Paisley is saying take me on trust says McNarry, he says the DUP will take SF into government, but A Foster says that's only gone to happen when SF sign up to policing. Both argue back and forth about who done what years ago, between 1998-2003 with SF. A Foster says this is not the GFA, it's a new agreement with more than tweaks. McNarry alleges the DUP is in internal dispute over St Andrews. Noel Thompson asks A Foster was the St Andrews Agreement worth the destruction of the UUP. A Foster says the UUP was destroyed by unionist grassroots, the DUP will bring the grassroots with them. McNarry wants to see the DUP guarantee they says they have to save academic selection and asks what academic selection will be put in place. She says on Nov 21st legislation will be put to Westminster and then the UUP can eat its words. Thompson asks Foster when will the DUP talk of SF directly, she replies when they have signed up to Policing and Justice. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist Fionula O'Connor comments on two out of character poses from I. Paisley Snr last week. Firstly when he met Archbishop Sean Brady then in Scotland he talked about a peaceful future ahead for all the children of NI, but on Tuesday the First Minister containing SF and DUP didn't happen and more familiar Paisley (?) filled the air, he would be teaching the British government a lesson. The surprise says F O'Connor is not the disappearance of St Andrew's statements so much as the apparition in the first place. Noel Thompson then introduces the next point for discussion, in these day of reapproachment SF have appointed an outreach worker to build bridges with unionism, she's former IRA activist and convicted bomber Martina Anderson, a film report profiles Martina's family background, she was only 7 in 1969, she recalls raids on her family home. She was arrested at 16 for screening, at this time she joined the Republican Movement. She explains why she did. At 18 she was in court and jumped bail to Buncrana, she was eventually arrested in England aged 23 and charged with conspiracy to cause explosions with Patrick Magee and she became known as one of the Brighton Bombers. She spent 10 years in Durham. While in jail she married Paul Kavanagh a convicted IRA bomber, in 1994 whom she had known before his arrest, in Nov 1998 she was released, film clip shown, she became a SF research in the Assembly. She found Stormont a challenge, she believes with the armed struggle there would have been no peace process, her role now is to make peace with her opponents. Thompson then says it's time to put her theory into practice as he introduces the DUP's Nelson McCausland to the discussion. Martina begins by saying all parties here have a learning curve to climb over issues of terminology. She says she's not trying to turn unionists into republicans but to find meaningful common ground issues, she says the NI status quo will change. Then N Thompson asks N. McCausland (DUP) why he's not talking to republicans, he replies republicans have forgotten the harm word and are relying on offensive words. He quotes words used by M. Anderson, and reminds her there are people on this island who do not see themselves as Irish, he says many RCs believe the union is a good thing, up to a quarter of RCs he claims. She then comments on her talks with unionists and what she wants them to accept about her. The British establishment has failed on this island, she says, she feels many unionists have an appetite for more dialogue, she lists events she has spoke at. N. McCausland says he spoke to people who were at events Martina spoke at, and they were more convinced of the rightness of unionism. McCausland then highlights the sectarianism in the Irish Republic as well as in NI, but republicans deny they ever discriminated. Those who ran a murder campaign for 20 years can't say they are non sectarian. M. Anderson accepts his comments on the 26 counties but says she's after a new Ireland, Nelson replies he's no desire or interest in being Irish. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06480 | Tape No. |
357 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9142 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 20th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Paedophile Paul Redpath has jumped his probation conditions and fled to Dublin. Film report on his crimes against a 13 year old in Downpatrick, then reaction from DUP's I. Paisley Jnr who says the Republic is reaping what it sowed. In his attitude down the years to extradition, now he can't be touched. The NSPCC's Colin Reid outlines his views on the case, followed by Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern's views on the case during a visit today to Ballymena's St Louis Grammar School. SF's Conor Murphy says SF is to begin its consultation with its members on the St Andrews Agreement, film report. The RIRA firebomb attacks in August in Newry will cost £7m in compensation. Film report. Former MI5 agent Kevin Fulton has been ordered by the High Court in Belfast to give evidence at the Omagh Bomb trial of Sean Howey. Film report. An inquest into the killing of a suspected drug dealer Paul Daly (38) has heard he received death threats from republicans and loyalists, but police believe he was one of 14 drug dealers killed by republicans, he was shot in Belfast in May 2001. Author Lawrence Kirkpatrick has written a book which charts the history of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. In an interview he claims the church needs to change if it is too survive, and appeal to young people. Film report with interview with the author, and Dr Gordon Gray a retired minister who took the photos for the book. | ||
DVD No. |
D06480 | Tape No. |
356 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9143 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 23rd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Ulster Generals in World War 2 | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
358 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5683 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 23rd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Do we need a Victims Commissioner | ||
Description: |
Do we need a Victims Commissioner - Bertha McDouglas Case. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
358 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5684 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 23rd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
22 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Chosen Few | ||
Description: |
In this programme reporter Sharon O'Neill examines the controversial appointment of Bertha McDougal as an interim Victims Commissioner, she introduces the programme by saying it will reveal why the other candidates never stood a chance, and she asks where the needs of families sacrificed for political expediency. Bertha is the widow of an RUC officer killed by the INLA in Jan 1981, photo shown, her ability to emphasise with Troubles victims isn't in question. Peter Hain then outlines for the press it's not a party political appointment but he welcomes the fact the DUP has welcomed it, he says he appointed Bertha as she's not a member of any political party and was the best person for the job. Film clip then shows bombs going off in Belfast, then reporter says over 3000 people were killed and over 40,000 injured, more film of acts of violence shown, with much talk of getting a commissioner to represent all victims Sharon O'Neill asks abut have shortcomings in the appointment added to the pain of some. Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice says the row isn't about Bertha McDougal but about the government's faulty appointment regime in this case. Community worker May Blood says Peter Hain took this decision on his won and that taints the whole process, then Alan McBride says he would have preferred a more open appointment process. Sharon O'Neill says documents should Bertha McDougall was an odds on winner it not surprising then Bertha's appointment is being challenged in the High Court by the widow of Sean Downes killed by an RUC plastic bullet. The Head of the Civil Service Nigel Hamilton in a sworn statement says Peter Hain was aware the issue was important to raise the confidence of unionists in the political process. NIO Permanent Sec Jonathan Phillips said parties lobbied the government on confidence building measures with the DUP asking for a Victims Commission, film clip shows Bertha comments on her appointment in Oct 05. Behind closed doors NIO officials dew up a list of 16 candidates, Bertha got a letter of endorsement from DUP's I. Paisley Snr. DUP's J Donaldson comments on why the DUP supported Bertha, who was then short listed with one other candidate with experience in trauma counselling, Bertha was picked by Peter Hain and began work on Dec 5th 2005. The government was aware cross community support wouldn't be forthcoming. On Oct 13th 05 Nigel Hamilton told Peter Hain this, then Mark Thompson says he disappointed and against political appointments to any parties, no matter who. May Blood says it looks like a sop to somebody. Ann Boal of the Disabled Police Association and a DUP voter also expresses concerns about Hain's appointment, Brenda Downes' husband Sean was killed by the RUC 22 years ago in West Belfast. Film clip of his death shown, then Brenda recalls that day, and then outlines her objection to Bertha's appointment. Mark Thompson calls it a political appointment that's wrong, John Clark Head of the NIO Victims Unit told Peter Hain his announcement would require defensive lines, by taking the line the post was temporary. Film clip shows that's what Peter Hain did. Then B Downes, A Boal, comments. On Oct 4th B McDougall met N. Hamilton and Jonathan Phillips. Oct 15th N Hamilton told Peter Hain that Bertha indicated that she would find it difficult to regard those convicted of terrorism in the same category as the broad range of victims, he also was aware she had to be circumspect in what she said while meeting a broad range of interests in her new role. Alan McBride who wife and father-in-law where killed in the 1993 Shankill bomb talks about the hierarchy of victims that does exist, he asks is his wife and the bomber Thomas Begley who died the same, both equally innocent and equally guilty. No, he says but T. Begley's mother lost a son and he feels for her pain, but he'd rather be himself than her. Brenda Downes doesn't want anyone in jail for killing Sean, but someone has to tell her what happened Sean was wrong, instead of making him out as a rioter, or terrorist. Sharon O'Neill then turns to those disabled in the Troubles, many can't move on, Ann Boal talks of the injuries of her members and their frustrations, May Blood says some people never recover, she has friends hurt in the La Mon bomb who were in depression ever since. Bertha's job involves her reviewing services, and how best to set up a victims and survivors forum. She will deliver a report shortly then step down, but who will fill her shoes. Alan McBride then talks about the financial compensation issue as related to Shankill bomb victims, and the complexities of it all, then Mark Thompson outlines the needs of V & S as he sees it, then Brenda Downes wants truth and justice on the list for a V & S commissioner. That would help her to heal she feels. Ann Boal says no matter what side of the spectrum you come from, the needs of all are the same, she says they have injured part time RUC men who received no pension what so ever and live on the breadline, May Blood takes about the shortage of funds for victims groups, Bertha declined to take part in the programme. In a statement she said the appointment process lies with the Sec of State, but she is committed to fulfilling her remit. Besides court action who can stop government Interfering in public appointments. Felicity Huston the Commissioner for public appointments, who had no control over Bertha's appointment explains the limitations of her job. Sharon O'Neill then refers to the government's appointment of two Orangemen onto the Parades Commission which was also contested in the courts. May Blood says appointments panel must be clear of government Ann Boal criticises Hain's give and take attitude to posts, then Alan McBride says an independent body should control the interviews, the NIO or the DUP refused to take part in the programme. B. Downes says she feels the government have made a mess of things to date and been very political, Alan McBride wants the political appointments of SF or DUP or anybody. | ||
DVD No. |
D06490 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9144 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 23rd Oct 2006 | Duration: |
48 mins 54 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
The Ulster Generals | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 1: Triumph and Disaster | ||
Description: |
This programme is presented by Tim Collins a former RIR Colonel, in it he profiles the contribution made by Ulster born generals to saving Britain from defeat in WWII. He begins by highlighting the dangerous situation facing British Forces in 1942, especially in N. Africa and it's there the war turned not at Stalingrad he claims, where he says the 8th Army led by soldiers from Ulster guided the allies to victory. By summer of 1941 British/troops in N. Africa where under attack. Film clip shows (?) attack on tanks, German forces under Erwin Rommel where pushing towards Egypt in their way stood the vital city of Tobruk, a sea port into which supplies could land. It was Churchill's line in the sand to Hitler says Collins, the gateway to Egypt and 400 miles east of that the oil fields of Iraq and Iran. Britain's CO in the Middle East was Sir Archibald Wavell but in June 1941, Churchill replaced him, a reading from Churchill's memoirs recalls his decision, his replacement was Claude John Auchinleck, an Enniskillen man. Tim Collins in Fermanagh recalls Auchinleck was col-in-chief of the Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers, serving there in 1912, he came from an impoverished family and in 1904 he joined the British Indian Army. Author Correlli Barnett profiles Auchinleck's characteristics, as does author Dr Niall Barr, both highlight the problem he faced by having been in the Indian Army first. Facing Auchinleck was Erwin Rommel, Dr Niall Birr profiles Rommel's abilities at fast reaction using armour, a true opportunist he says, these tactics suited the desert. But Auchinleck's dealings with Winston Churchill took up as much time as his dealings with Rommel says Collins. Niall Barr profiles Churchill's drive and energy, but C Barnett says Churchill's judgement was often impulsive and not good. The man at Churchill's side was General Alanbrooke, Chief of the Imperial Staff. From Colebrook in Co Fermanagh, every day for 4 years he had the job of keeping Churchill's wilder impulses under control. Churchill called him a "stiff necked Ulsterman". Churchill sent armour and re-enforcements for Auchinleck then harassed him over not attacking, the general's view was the men needed to acclimatise and train in desert first, this delay came close to destroying his career as it angered Churchill. Auchinleck chose Dublin born general Alan Cunningham as the CO of the 8th Army in the Desert, their first offensive was Operation Crusader. Tim Collins explains the dangers of an army over extending its lines of supply and communication which makes it vulnerable to counter attack. Cunningham wanted to engage Rommel at Gabrsaleh in a decisive tank battle, then relieve Tobruk. Niall Barr comments on his plan. Churchill's notes show he was glad to have the battle plan, a blow for final victory he called it. On 18 Nov 1941 the British/Army began its move. 600 tanks and 100,000 men, but at Gabrsaleh there were no German troops. Niall Barr comments, Cunningham then sends armoured Brigades off in different directions to find the Germans, which Dissipates their strength,. On 22nd Nov Rommel sensed this weakness and moved to attack. Collins explains Rommel's reaction then Niall Barr comments. Cunningham thought the Germans were retreating and in Cairo the British announced Rommel was defeated, but what happened was completely different. 2 Panzer divisions destroyed the British 7th Armoured Division and surrounded it remnants. Collins explains Auchinleck's dilemma. On 23 Nov he visited Cunningham, his notes are read about the meeting. Cunningham wanted retreat, Auchinleck said no C. Barnett comments on their viewpoints. The offence continued, it was to be the right decision. C Barnett explains. Rommel meanwhile charges directly at Cunningham's HQ as a bluff. Auchinleck refused to retreat again and stands firm. N. Barr comments, on this then on Auchinleck's decision to sack Cunningham who'd lost his nerve, the replacement was Major General Neil Ritchie, a Scot. C Barnett on his strengths, the 8th Army took the fight to Rommel who decided to retreat, the 8th Army had won its first victory. Collins praises Auchinleck's courage and vision, he was the first British General to defeat a German general in WWII. As 1942 dawned Auchinleck decided to launch a quick attack on Rommel, but Dec 1941 Japan entered the war and Churchill sent some of the 8th Armies armour and aircraft cover to the Far East. On 21st Jan 1942 Rommel made a move pushing the British lines back, it was Richie's first one to one test against Rommel, it was a mismatch, Collin explains, Rommel took Benhazi and 8th Army storage port, a disaster for the British. C Barnett comments on Ritchie's performance. Auchinleck sent fellow Ulsterman Eric Smith to access Ritchie, N. Barr profiles the "intense Smith" who was filled with military zeal, then C Barnett comments on him. Followed by the views of Eric Dorman Smith's son Christopher Dorman O'Gowan. Dorman Smith was born into a Catholic family in Co. Cavan in 1895, N Barr says he made enemies throughout his career by his frank comments about people, the author Lavinia Greacen says he didn't butter people up or have political friends. Dorman Smith reported back to Auchinleck on Ritchie, that he should be replaced, Greacen and O'Gowan recall his remarks on Ritchie, But Auchinleck left Ritchie in command for now. Ritchie organised his command into boxes, which Collins explains, outside a Libyan town called Gizala, but as N Barr says this again reduced his mobility, and left him open to being surrounded by mobile enemies. On 26th May 1942 Rommel attacked catching the British again by surprise, Rommel defeated British forces in a battle then turned north to Tobruk, but his road was blocked by 4 British divisions, and his supply lines were stretched. C Barnett describes their problem with petrol supplies, Ritchie didn't know what was happening back at his HQ, on 30th May Rommel led a supply train through the British lines at Gazala and resupplied his forces, at Tobruk, he was ready to fight on. Eric Dorman Smith was furious with Ritchie's inactivity, Ritchie thought he'd Rommel on the run, Collins comments. On 5th June the 8th Army charged Rommel, a mistake, the British defeat left the way clear for Rommel to advance on Tobruk. Collins profiles Tobruk in 1942 it was last town before Egypt and full of British supplies. On 14 June, Churchill told Auchinleck Tobruk must be held, against his wishes he had to stay and fight. On 18th June Auchinleck met Ritchie and Dorman Smith to discuss the crisis. Ritchie's relaxed mood on Tobruk disturbed Auchinleck, 2 days later Rommel went in on Tobruk, the 8th Army retreated into Egypt. The Sth African defenders in Tobruk, burned the supplies to prevent capture. On 20th June Tobruk fell, 33000 troops were captured, Rommel was made a Field Marshall, Churchill was devastated, his memoirs recall what he called a disgrace. Auchinleck offered his resignation but Churchill refused. C Barnett recalls why. Then N. Barr on the damage to British reputation over the fall, Auchinleck then removed N. Ritchie's command and took personal charge of what was left of the 8th Army and decided to avoid life and death battles, Collins says if the 8th Army was defeated WWII was lost. C. Barnett agrees and explains why. Auchinleck retreated East towards Cairo, as Rommel follows, on 30 Jun Auchinleck watches his troops head to El Alamein, here he and Dorman Smith decided to make their stand. | ||
DVD No. |
D06490 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9145 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Irish Language Act. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
358 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5685 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Lets Talk | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A discussion from G. Kelly, G. Campbell. Denis Bradley and Darwin Templeton. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
358 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northen Ireland | Record No. |
5686 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by interviewing n Dublin, the Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahearn, he begins by asking him for his opinion on the "glitch" at Stormont over the ministerial code oath, and asks him is the St Andrews Agreement dangerously stalled, Ahern says it's an issue which has to be got over and they're working on it, he says he doesn't know anything about Paisley's claim to have a Blair promise or the oath in writing, but the contents of having a pledge was discussed, he says as far as the Irish government is concerned there are no side deals, he thinks the pledge should be an issue when the ministers "go live" in March 07 and not in shadow form he's surprised this has become an issue and explains why, he hopes the parties will agree on the principles involved. DUP will support power sharing and SF will support policing, the impasse is a predicament they have to get over. Thompson puts a form of words to him that McGuiness could say on Nov 24th which he accepts. Then Thompson asks him about why Fianna Fail want an referendum and not an election to endorse the St Andrews Agreement, he replies the Irish government will make a decision on the legal situation as directed by their Attorney-General, he explains the pros and cons for the agreement, he rejects the DUP view this as a new deal saying it's the GFA with some amendments and it's too important to play party politics with. Ahern says they wouldn't be holding any referendum on the same day as an Irish General election. On the issue of an all Ireland economy, he doesn't think this plan is waving a red rag to Unionists, he says even the DUP accept a need for closer cross border co operation, which is right in a globalised world says Ahern, he explains the situation as he sees it and says the border is irrelevant in economic terms, not the constitutional issue is parked, he lists, electricity, mobile phones charges, pensioner travel, as logical all Ireland areas, he also highlights employment advantages. The Republic's National Development Plan will spend £700m in the North whether or not St Andrews is ratified says Ahern, but then it will be done under the two governments' Plan B. In the If You Ask Me Spot has Malachi O'Doherty's comments on T Blair's recent comments in Iraq that they would build a stable democracy, he says it's 34 years now they have centering to do that in NI, and will that job be done next March, but it's not in the bag yet. He then criticises Blair's decision to go to war in Iraq and his role as a follower of Bush's decisions, and the so called special relationship. Blair's assurances to Iraq aren't worth anything he says. It's the USA who call the shots. One of the paragraphs at the back of the St Andrews Agreement deals with the Irish language, proposing an Irish Language Act to enhance and protect it. In the studio the UUP's M. Gimpsey, who called the Act a Pandora's box letting out all sorts of evils into the world, explains his position and debates the matter with SF MLA Catriona Ruane, McGimpsey feels language was already dealt with under the GFA, this Act will be a Westminster law not a cross community Stormont one, he doesn't want Irish language to be treated as it is in the South having primacy over English. In Wales the languages are equal, C Ruane then says Irish language speakers need their rights protected and nobody should fear the Irish language, she says Irish language needs legislation to protect and enhance the language, she's asked how far will she push the language in street signs etc, she says Wales and Scotland haven't collapsed because of their language Acts. McGimpey defends his role in dealing with Irish too date, but rejects mandatory legislation like exists in Wales. Both parties argue the points back and forth. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. (Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06490 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9146 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 26th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Let's Talk | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Mark Carruthers, this programme involves members of the audience asking questions from a panel. This week the panel is Gerry Kelly (SF) Darwin Templeton the editor of the News Letter, G Campbell (DUP) and finally Dennis Bradley the former Vice Chairman of the Policing Board. Donald Walker a retired army officer from Lisburn asks the panel, can Ulster forgive Ian Paisley if he says No on 10th Nov. G Campbell says the question should be posed to SF/IRA as Paisley isn't the hurdle to progress DUP will do business when the IRA goes out of business and progress has been made. SF's G Kelly begins by recalling Paisley leading a mob into the Lower Falls in 1964, but Paisley has been forgiven for many things, being positive Kelly then recalls Paisley talk of the future welfare of our children in Scotland, and he says SF is ready to talk to anybody, he denies SF is a problem party. Then Denis Bradley says he thinks Paisley will say yes this time, and he lists all the people who will be angry with Paisley if he again says no. Then Darwin Templeton says within Unionism a debate is going on, with many concerns about the nature of the deal. He feels Paisley himself doesn't know whether to say yes or no, his readers are divided on the issue of St Andrews. Then questioner Donald hopes he'll say yes. Then supplementary questions from unnamed people in the audience, including young people, who comment on the negativity here in politics, including the fact that G Campbell refused to sit beside G Kelly on tonight's panel. Campbell rejects the allegation that the DUP is an extreme party, he explains his outlook, there isn't sufficient progress yet to sit beside G Kelly, he wants delivery first from SF. G Kelly says he sat beside DUP members at the committee for government meeting in Stormont. Campbell won't sit beside him because cameras are her says Kelly and they sit together in Councils, Campbell won't even say hello on the way in. Campbell says he does his job in a way that doesn't give legitimacy to crime. He says he won't talk to someone who has blown up the Old Bailey or broken out of jail, if they become democrats he'll talk. Denis Bradley says it about 2 ways of viewed a conflict, SF say we're all guilty, and all not to engage with enemies, the DUP feel they have to clear up the other side before engaging, but he feels politicians will get past this, he also criticises the role of the News Letter in the current debate. D Templeton replies all they do is reflect Unionism on the ground, at the minute they haven't said yes or no to St Andrews like everybody else, he denies they're waiting on seeing the DUP position first. Next question from Peter Hughes is how does the panel think the £700m investment from the Republic will benefit the Irish government SF's G Kelly says its purpose is benefit the whole island, as an all Ireland party they support this. It will help infra structure west of the Bann which has lagged behind the rest of NI. Then G Campbell (DUP) says an all Ireland economy is nonsense, why would NI abandon a British economy of 60m people to lower our focus to 5.5 m, he does welcome practical co-operation, but he wants to build up East/West contacts and reduce the Nth/Sth elements. Then Darwin Templeton feels his readers will largely accept the £700m but many will ask why now, then Denis Bradley comments on the Irish American fund of 15 years ago, which for a year Unionists boycotted, but now they're first in the door. He says economics have their own dynamics no matter how many ribbons it has around it. Then questioner says it a good investment by the South, one woman object to taking the money at all, a Southerner rejects her idea the Republic is an economic basket case, he says that Eire has contributed 2 Euros for every 1 euro it received from the EEC. A young person wants some of the money spent on youth. Then student Richard Main asks what should be the rateable value on the new MI5 building in Hollywood. Denis Bradley says as long as British government remains in NI they will have a security presence, but it's the wrong building in the wrong place at the wrong time but the PSNI are primary here over MI5. Then Gerry Kelly says the building shouldn't be there, he doesn't want MI5 here but the core issue is accountability he says, it's another force within a force, he says MI5 will be in charge of more than international terrorism, he repeats we need accountability. G Campbell accepts MI5 is here for a justifiable reason. D. Templeton hopes MI5 can keep its secrets, he's happy to see MI5 here. Then questioner says it's ironic at a time of demilitarisation that this building is being built, a trade unionist also doubts spending £20m on the building, another person blames MI5 for the 35 years of Troubles here, he calls them terrorists themselves. Another asks who's the real bad guys when you look at what Bush and Blair are doing in Iraq. Another says the £20m should have been spent on the troops in Iraq. Denis Bradley says Stormont should have a scrutiny role over MI5. The next question from Lynn Moffat asks who would panelists like to see on NI bank notes, M Caruthers shows a bank note with George Best on it. Then SF's G Kelly says Seamus Heaney, then G Campbell says more money from G Brown. D Bradley says Seamus Heaney or poets, Darwin Templeton says G Brown, the audience then suggests David Healey, Joey Dunlop, Princess Diana, Van Morrison. Then Michael Clarke asks can Madonna not support baby David but leave him in Malawi, D Templeton initially he appalled, but he now feels Madonna has a case, if proper procedures were gone through. Then G Campbell says it's all unsettling, and he has doubts about the whole process. Denis Bradley says the media obsession with celebrities is sickening, the real response should be helping the countries who are in need. G Kelly (SF) says will the child be better off or not, should we make that judgement, should wealthy celebrities not be using their influence and wealth to help a lot of charities who help kids in those poor countries, questioner is skeptical about Madonna's true motives. | ||
DVD No. |
D06500 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9147 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 30th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
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Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Ulster's Generals | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
358 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5687 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 30th Oct 2006 | Duration: |
49 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
The Ulster Generals | ||
Programme Title: |
Part 2: The Spirit of the Warrior | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Tim Collins, he begins by reading part of a speech he made to troops in his RIR regiment as they invaded Iraq, he says a good commander can unite his troops on the eve of battle, making sure they know what they're fighting for. In Aug 1942 he says an Ulsterman Bernard Law Montgomery game a master class in this type of leadership in the Egyptian desert, he then names the other Ulstermen who fought in the desert who he details in Part 1, Auchinleck, Dorman-Smith, and Alanbrooke. By July 1942 Cairo was in panic says Collis, it only seemed a matter of time before Rommel entered the city, Collins reviews the Rommel victories against the 8th Army that year. All across the globe WW2 was going badly for the British, Auchinleck was in charge of the retreating 8th Army. Collins describes what the loss of Egypt would mean to the British war effort, the loss of Iran and Iraq oil supplies. Auchinleck and Major General Eric Dorman Smith devised a plan, Dr Niall Barr an author profiles Dorman-Smith's attributes, another author Correlli Barnet points out other officers didn't like him and explains why. The two generals set about breaking the 8th Army down into smaller mobile units called brigade groups. Dr N. Barr explains the make-up of these groups, they also gathered their artillery firepower together to concentrate it on Rommel's weaker Italian allies. Christopher Dorman O'Gowan, son of Dorman Smith explains his father's idea. It was at El Alamein, 200 miles from Cairo that Auchinleck decided to fight. Collins explains why it was geographically a good place to defend, it was a bottleneck the German Panzers must pass to get to El Alamein. He was at the end of his supply chain and his fuel was low, Niall Barr and Collins explain the military significance of Rommel's situation, but he decides to attack anyway, he noticed before 8th Army commanders panicked if he got behind their lines but this time Auchinleck was in charge and he was ready for Rommel's tactics. 1 July 1942 Rommel moves East to outflank the 8th Army but he ran into Indian and Sth African troops who held him back, by mid afternoon their advance had halted and Rommel himself was pinned down. C. Barnett says Rommel approached despair. In London Churchill complained to Alanbrooke the Army Chief of Staff. Alanbrooke's memoirs recall the meeting. Collins then profiles Alanbrooke and is filmed at the family home, they had a long military history fighting for Britain, from Fermanagh. Collins recalls how bleak the global situation was for Britain in 1942, Alanbrook's notes explain how he felt about the war effort, he was head of a ship heading for the rocks. On 10th July, Auchinleck's Australian division attacked Rommel's Italians at El Alamein, and Rommel had to move Germans to help the Italians. On 13-7-42 Auchinleck ordered a further attack on the Italians, and the Italians were captured. Rommel now had to prevent a rout of his army. N. Barr says it marks the end of British disasters. Collins explains Auchinleck won the first battle of El Alamein in July 42 but it was the forgotten battle of El Alamein, the reason being because at Stalingrad 1 million Germans were surrounding the city, and Churchill wanted Rommel defeated in Africa, to free up the 8th Army, he ordered Auchinleck to attack, C Barnett explains Auchinleck's position as he told Churchill it would Sept before he could attack. N. Barr explains why Churchill sacked Auchinleck and Dorman-Smith, the latter given most of the blame unfairly in army circles for defeats, as Collins says when the army drops you, it really drops you. Christopher Dorman O'Gowan recalls his father's reactions he was disappointed and felt insulted, Lavinia Greacen also comments on Dorman-Smith's reactions, Alanbrooke persuaded Churchill to settle on another Ulsterman, Bernard Law Montgomery to replace Auchinleck. Collins profiles Montgomery, his family were from Donegal, Nigel Hamilton, author, says his family went back 100s of years in Ireland, and says as a young man he was always in trouble, bullying people. As a soldier he was abrasive and self confident and Churchill didn't like him, it was felt Monty was too big for his boots says N. Barr. Collins explains during WWI as a young officer he never saw his generals, he resolved to link the commander with his troops as never before, a reading is done from some of Monty's writings about gaining the men's trust, he called it the projection of personality. Collins says he was copying Monty in the Iraq war when he made his speech to his men. Then he says Monty roll in 1942 in the desert, as the saviour is undeserved, he claims it was Auchinleck who was the architect of Rommel's downfall. Monty took all the credit for himself, erasing Auchinleck's roll from history. Dr N Barr says after the war British historians felt uncomfortable with Monty's egotism, C Barnett says Monty was claiming credit for Auchinleck's achievements. A reading from Monty's writings exaggerated the alleged mess in the 8th Army. Collins recalls Monty relocating the 8th Army HQ, while N Barr explains the 8th Army needed a rest, Monty also claimed Auchinleck wanted to retreat across the Suez, which was wrong, although the plans for retreat were always part of preparation, Auchinleck wasn't intending on doing it unless forced. The historians comment on this argument, then Collins views, is while planning for victory he was covering his back, just in case. On 14th Aug Monty addressed his staff, conveying his confidence of victory, a few days later Churchill visited and was impressed by Montgomery plans for his battles, Collins recalls the Churchill visit, film clip shown. Collins says the plans Monty showed to Churchill were largely the plans of Auchinleck and Dorman-Smith, C Barnett on one false claim. Monty's memoirs make about a defensive ridge he spotted but Auchinleck had previously had it mined. But Monty did change Auchinleck's battle plan Alim Halpha (the ridge) would be a static battle plan in defensive mode. Collins says on 19th Aug Monty revealed he wouldn't attack Rommel until September, the same time scale as Auchinleck had proposed to Churchill, for which he was sacked. Collins then summarises Monty's position. Rommel had been denied re enforcements by Hitler and was low on fuel, on 30 Aug Rommel attacked with 200 tanks, Monty had 800 tanks, but Monty ordered the army to dig in, the minefields slowed down the Panzers. Dr N Barr says the static defence meant Monty made no mistakes which Rommel could punish, and the battle went in his favour. Collins sums up Rommel's escape by 6th Sept, and Monty's reaction was he had Rommel were he wanted him. Monty was preparing for the 2nd battle of El Alamein, readings from Monty writings on motivating his troops are read. Monty had 220,000 men at his disposal, Rommel had 96,000 he had 1,100 tanks to Rommel's 200, and Rommel was low on fuel and ammo, Collins describes Monty's El Alamein battle plan as First World War like, it was called Operation Lightfoot. It began on Oct 23, film clip shown, but it took 9 days to get through the minefield, and commanders even objected to Monty's plan but Monty didn't panic he refocused his attack northwards, on 1st Nov it began. It was Rommel's last battle as he retreated, giving a British victory, Collins comments on its importance as a turning point in WW2, the historians agree. Churchill's comments quoted, the historians comment on how even after El Alamein Monty denigrated Auchinleck and Dorman Smith still, giving them no credit, historians comment on his motivation, Collins summarises ... | ||
DVD No. |
C06500 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9148 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 31st Oct 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 39 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, the DUP and SF are involved in a bitter war of words over the devolution of Policing and Justice, the DUP's N Dodds says it'll never happen in his political lifetime. Film report from Ken Reid, with N. Dodds comments. He also warned the two governments about their general timetable being unrealistic. Meanwhile SF's G Kelly says N. Dodds is trying to put republicans off making any moves, he calls on British to call a preparing for government committee meeting. Then Ken Reid's analysis on the nervousness within the DUP and the upcoming key dates. Tomorrow the politicians will meet Chancellor Gordon Brown about a financial package to ease the restoration of Stormont, if it happens. Report Jamie Delargey comments on what the local parties want from Brown. A report from a reconciliation group here called Healing through remembering has offered 5 models towards obtaining truth and justice in NI. Film report reports from Rwanda's process and the governments involvement there. The local groups 5 models are listed in the report then report author Prof. Tiernan McEvoy comments on its contents, then former army officer who served her and was involved in the report, Andrew Rawding comments, on his views. Then Alan Wardle of the Shankill Stress and Trauma Group gives his reaction, followed by Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice, on the transition needed. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06500 (Continued) | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9149 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
359 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5688 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 46 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Today SF's G Adams said the DUP's I. Paisley's refusal to meet him was a serious setback and the DUP's N. Dodds says the Devolution timetable is looking unrealistic. Film report from Martina Purdy, with G Adams remarks after he met B Ahern who also gives his opinions, the report then lists the various deadline dates up to Nov 24ths ministerial nominations, with the Oct 13th and 17th ones already missed, then DUP's N. Dodds blames SF for the hold-ups. Then Paisley statement repeats SF must deliver on policing or there's no deal. The Chancellor G Brown's package for NI if there's agreement with an increase by £5 billion over the next 10 years, which is less than the parties wanted, and there's been no progress on cutting Corporation Tax here. The NI Sec Peter Hain is asked in an interview is the financial package still up for negotiation, he says the details are and further meetings will happen, he calls it a fantastic package better the one Wales gets, the Corporation Tax issue is difficult to give because of EEC laws he says, commenting on Dodds remarks about the deadlines. Peter Hain says if the Nov 24th one isn't met the British government will plug the plug on it all, he says there's no question of more time, on Nov 24th it's dissolution or devolution. Next report examines the attendance of the NIO Arts Minister Maria Eagle at no shows in NI to date even though she has a £30m Arts budget, she been invited to 41 shows and attended none. The figures for the previous ministers attendance areas also given. Actor Dan Gordan comments, the Belfast Cllr Bernie Kelly, Chair of the Arts Committee comments. (6.30pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
358 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9150 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 2nd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 12 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he begins by saying it hasn't been a good week for the St Andrews Agreement as the struggle to restore devolution continues with SF and DUP clashes over devolving policing. The DUP saying it could be a political lifetime before Policing and Justice is devolved to a NI government with SF ministers. In the studio he has DUP's N. Dodds and SF's G Kelly. He asks Dodds are the DUP playing hardball now because there's opposition in their grassroots, Dodds says no their party position is consistent with statements months before St Andrews. He says they rejected previous government attempts like in Dec 04, to introduce this and it won't happen until there's confidence in the community for it, he refers also to this being mentioned in Parliament and says the DUP secured a triple lock on preventing its devolution, which puts the time frame for P + J devolution in the DUP's hands. Thompson then asks G Kelly did everyone agree P + J would be devolved over a 2yr period, Kelly replies Dodds boasting about having vetoes is no way to move forward, he says it's illogical for Dodds to tell nationalists/republicans to sign up to policing, but then tell them you'll have no influence on it for a political lifetime, he replies you can't let people who were directly or indirectly involved in murder + violence be involved in the administration of policing and justice, but he won't put a figure on how many years the building of community confidence will take. He also says SF signing up to P + J won't be taken at face value but will have to be tried and tested. Thompson asks Kelly why don't SF call Ard Comhairle and Ard Fheis meetings on policing quickly and move things along, he replies if the DUP talked to them we might get to that point quicker, he says the DUP's current attitude is similar to Unionism in the 1960s when they said support the government but you haven't got a vote, he again lambasts N. Dodds and the DUP for not having direct talks with SF on the issues, he accused the DUP of constantly raising obstacles to prevent any deals. Dodds tells Kelly "he may have a mandate but having a mandate doesn't make not supporting the police legitimate", he says the obstacles are SF not calling its Ard Fheis on policing. Dodds says the government plan is to get unionists to sign up to this and that without SF actually having its Ard Fheis on policing support, but the DUP wants up front delivery before it moves. G Kelly replies when Dodds was Minister of Social Development, he was vice-chair of that committee, and they talked about issues effecting people's lives, yet he won't sit down face to face and talk about this issue. Dodds dismisses that as an old argument and they begin to talk then about the programme for government meetings which haven't happened as yet, with Dodds saying it was Peter Hain who cancelled the Oct 13 meeting. In the If You Ask Me Spot has journalist Lindsay Allen talking about the problems facing political leaders like Blair and Paisley, he then talks about N. Dodds current comments on not devolving policing and justice for a political lifetime, he also talks about the idea for a Conflict Transformation Centre in the H Blocks prison hospital and the reaction of unionists, he then talks about unemployment here and G Brown's reaction in the new financial deal he offered. Next Thompson introduces the proposals of the Healing Thought Remembering Group on how to deal with the past here, they have 5 possible models in making peace with the past. The projects co-ordinator Kate Turner and Alan McBride who lost his wife and father-in-law in the Shankill bomb discuss the proposals. Thompson asks Kate to explain the phrase "truth recovery" the problem being everyone has their own truth. It's about finding a process to make peace with the past she says. Thompson asks her can you ever reconcile the different forms of history you'll find here, she feels positive about building a shared narrative. Thompson wonders how loyalists and republicans could ever agree a shared narrative, he then asks Alan is truth the most important thing for victims or is it reconciliation. He feels it's reconciliation but for some that's not possible without an understanding of the truth. He's fortunate because his wife's killers were caught and jailed, other families don't have that luxury. Alan feels an apology would mean a lot to him, if all apologised for their part in the Troubles that would be better than accusation and counter accusation. Kate then comments on paramilitaries holding their own inquiries into exposing the reality of what went on, she denies that would be unrealistic, as the basis of it have worked in other conflicts, and it might be the best method of getting answers she says. Alan says he's undecided on this truth recovery issue and if paramilitaries just hide behind terminology that we were just fighting a war this process wouldn't work, the individuals must acknowledge what they did even if they don't regret it, says Alan. On the proposal to do nothing special, Alan says that's not an option for him, he explains why. Kate says we shouldn't import somebody's process, we should find one that works here, Alan says if we don't find a collective way forward we'll just perpetuate the pain and hurt of the past. Although looking unlikely, devolution next year would bring together a pair of unlikely bed fellows. N. Thompson introduces a film report about DUP's I. Paisley and SF's M McGuiness, with old film clips of these two men's changing positions down the years, as Thompson says you couldn't make it up could you. Programme ends with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news ... | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9151 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 3rd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
3 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In West Belfast, police opened fire on a lorry they were chasing, a man was arrested, it's thought the truck was carrying illegal fuel. Film report with Chris Mehaffey of the Police Ombudsman's office appealing for witnesses. In Belfast courts Martin Rafferty (39) of Newtownabbey was charged with diss/repub firebomb attacks last March in Forestside Belfast and the Ards Shopping Centre. Film report. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9152 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 6th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 35 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Belfast court James Miller (33) of North Belfast was charged with the attempted murder of a policeman following Friday PSNI chase of a lorry in West Belfast. Film report. SF's G Adams says the St Andrews Agreement represents the best way forward and he's expected to tell the two governments they will support it. Meanwhile the US government has lifted in fund raising ban on SF President G Adams. Film report on Ard Comhairle meeting in Dublin from Ken Reid with G Adams remarks on policing issue. He also calls on republicans to remain united. A Human Rights panel of international experts has found that the RUC British/Army were involved in collusion in 74 sectarian murders here in the 1970s. They say senior RUC officers were aware off and approved off collusion while officials in London had enough information to have intervened. Film report on 25 cases in which 76 people were murdered, including the Dublin/Monaghan bombings. The attack on the Miami Showband, and the gun and bomb attack at Donnelly's Bar in March 1975, the report author Prof. Douglas Cassell comments on his evidence, then victim's son Alan Bracknell gives his reaction. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9153 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 7th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
1 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Begins with Ken Reid comments on speculation on what the parties here will be telling the governments this Friday the 10th Nov on their reaction to St Andrews timeframe, he says he sees no possibility of Nov 24th deadline for shadow devolution being met, he lists the problem issues and likely governments' responses. The loyalist Shoukri brothers have been moved off the loyalist wing at Maghaberry Jail to a special supervisory unit in the interest of prisoner safety. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9154 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED) | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
359 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5689 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
2 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) In Omagh a row has erupted over the wording on a memorial to the victims of the Omagh bomb which is to sit at the bomb scene, another memorial exists in a nearby memorial garden and it says diss/repubs planted the bomb, but there is disagreement over the wording on the new stone. Film report with victims spokesman M. Gallagher comments, then SF MLA Barry McIlduff's views on the wording. The NIO Victims Minister David Hanson's comments followed by council Chief Executive Danny McSorley, but Unionist Cllr Ross Hussey wants same words. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9155 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 9th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 16 |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson he says this week's programme is devoted to the first comprehensive survey of public opinion here since the St Andrews Agreement. It involved 1100 people over 18 constituencies and is fully representative in terms of age, gender, religion etc. N. Thompson goes through all the questions asked to voters and gives the breakdown of stats. On their answers with political comment from the BBC's political editor Mark Davenport, these questions include devolution, Plan B, policing issues, Paisley's successor, and a question on N. Ireland's status by 2020. Following this piece Noel Thompson discusses the figures with politicians in the studio, including UUP's Alan McFarland, SDLP's A. McDonnell, Alliance's N. Long, DUP's G. Campbell and SF's Michelle Gildernew each putting his own party's spin on the figures, with a clash between A. McDonnell and M. Gildernew on the policing issue and Alan McFarland criticises the introduction of an Irish Language Act, blaming it on the DUP, who den they had anything to do with it. And DUP says they will oppose it. N. Thompson asks the parties what is their attitude to the extension of the Nov 24th deadline, SF want no extensions, DUP's G Campbell won't comment on the figures regarding the next DUP leader after Paisley. Programme ends as usual with comic taxi driver routine on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
359 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9156 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Law and The Order | ||
Description: |
A profile of the convicted criminals who have been allowed to remain within the Orange Order. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
360 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5690 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Preview of tonight's Insight programme called Law and the Order which previews links between loyalist paramilitaries and the Orange Order, the programme is presented by journalist Sharon O'Neill and includes an interview with Grandmaster Robert Salters. SF's G Adams says diss/repubs threats to senior SF members are real and worrying but they won't be persuaded by such threats. Film report with G Adams interview, then comments of NI Sec Peter Hain on the threats. Omagh man David Graham (44) has appeared in court on charges relating to the death of Tom O'Hare in an arson attack at Tassa near Keady. Film report. A new type of PSNI officer known as Police Community Support Officers are to be introduced here. They won't have arrest powers and are basically civilians in uniform. Film report on the rights of the new officers with interview with similar officers from England on their role there, and the views of PSNI Acc Paul Leighton. In Ballymena courts Erin Wallace (18) was granted bail on a charge relating to the murder of Catholic teenager Michael McIlveen on 7th May. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9157 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 13th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Law and The Order | ||
Description: |
Presented by Sharon O'Neill this programme is an examination of some criminals who are members of the Orange Order, and the Order's consistent failure to expel them. It begins with a film clip of the Order at Drumcree marking 3000 days of protest there with a clip of DUP MP David Simpson's speech, then former Grand Lodge member Tom Reid recalls how he became disillusioned with the direction the Order has being going and fellow former Orangeman John Allen agrees, the current Grand Master saying looking back maybe we could have done things better, maybe not. Then Billy Logan Sovereign Grand Master of the Black Perceptory recalls a time when those in trouble with the law would resign. Film clip then shows violence at the Whiterock Orange March in Sept 05, where the Orange Order was vilified but remained defiant, R Salters comments at the time, blames the authorities for appeasing nationalists. 14 months on in an interview R Salters says he doesn't know if any brethren where thrown out for the violence at Whiterock, he again blames policing for the violence. Then Gary Blair a former prisoner opposes expulsions for defending civil liberties. Tom Reid then recalls the changes over the years in the make-up of the Orange Order since he joined, and Brian Kennaway says by and large new brethren are non practicing Christians, then R Salters says if they aren't church attenders they shouldn't be in the Order. The rules state Orangemen convicted of crimes should be expelled, R Salters says 7 members have been expelled over recent years, but those with a criminal past aren't banned from joining, Salters says, nowadays criminals are accepted into government once their price to society is paid. John Allen whose son John was murdered by the UVF in 2003 quit the Order because the leader of the killers is still an Orangeman, he comments on paramilitaries in the Order. Then Tom Reid says discipline in the Order is a joke, problems are just passed around. R Salters says they are tightening up laws at present. Sharon O'Neill says Orangemen today commemorate Orangemen Brian Robinson killed by undercover soldiers after he killed and Catholic man, and Eddie McIlwaine a member of the Shankill Butcher gang carried a banner dedicated to Robinson. R Salters says he isn't going to answer questions on the like of that, ex RUC man Billy McCaughey was an Orangeman when convicted of killing an Catholic man in 1977, he stayed in the Order up until his death, R Salters says he paid his price to society. A Ballymoney loyalist Gary Blair was an Orangeman when he killed a former SF candidate in 1992 and still is, in an interview Blair says some crimes are unacceptable but others do allow membership of the Order. He explains why he wasn't expelled. Last Dec Melville Matthews had his assets frozen by the Assets Recovery Agency, his business was racketeering for the RHC/UVF, he's an Orangeman and a Master in the Royal Black, Sharon O'Neill filmed trying to doorstep Matthews, then she phones him, he hangs up. His case is put to Billy Logan who says it will be dealt with. Then R Salters says ARA has been known to be wrong. B Kennaway comments on the lack of leadership, R Salters criticises outspoken Orangemen, Tom Reid recalls verbal abuse against critics in lodges,. At Drumcree, Billy Wright, LVF leader is filmed amongst protesting Orangemen. S. O'Neill says he killed 12 people, UDA's J. Adair was also there. Tom Reid talks about the paramilitary influence at Drumcree, and the Orange Oranges call for protest which contributed to violence, R Salters rejects this, and Dawson Baillie's and H Gracey's calls are fobbed off by Salters, he does agree paramilitaries do police some Orange marches. John Allen say they turn a blind eye. Tom Reid says he regrets the decision not to talk to the Parades Commission. John Allen fears for Orangeism as does B. Kennaway and Tom Reid, but Billy Logan rejects this and R. Salters is optimistic although he says he might step down soon. The Love Ulster campaign also had UDA connections, Tom Reid says Salters going isn't the solution. | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9158 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 14th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
6 mins 43 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then in the courts bail has been granted to David graham (43) on charges relating to the death of fireball victim Tom O'Hare. Film report. Almost 50 PSNI men have been arrested here for drink driving over the last 2 years, film report with ACC Paul Leighton's reaction then the views of SDLP's A. Attwood, and DUP's A. Foster, then Brendan Duddy of the Police Board's views. Rhonda Paisley's sex discrimination case against the DUP has been delayed. Film report. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06510 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9159 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 15th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 2 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Keady firebomb victim Lisa McClatchy (21) has died of her injuries in hospital. Film report on the Tassa attack with profile of the girl's background and PSNI Ch/Insp David McConville's comments on the case. Police confirm they want to talk to 4 brothers admitted to hospital in the republic with severe burns, then Lisa's minister Rev Colin Meneely recalls Lisa was in his girls brigade, then the mayor Craigavon Kenneth Twyble (UUP) expresses his regrets. UTV says the government is to publish legislation tomorrow allowing for academic selection to remain in some schools here if devolution is restored by March 26th this follows the DUP claims it won this as a concession at St Andrews. Film report with reactions from Michelle Marken, principal of St Joseph's College in Belfast and principal of Larne Grammar John Wilson, both disagree with each other. Then political editor Ken Reid gives his analysis of the government's decision and how it all depends on devolution by March 26th 07. Ken Reid then profiles what else will be in tomorrow government bill following their 2 days of talks with SF and DUP in London, which includes an Irish Language Act. The Alliance Party deputy leader S. Close has announced he won't be standing in the coming election, film report on his reasons, and interview with Seamus Close who was 33 years in politics. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9160 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Northern Ireland Secretary, Peter Hain is interviewed and he defines the governments, Noverber 24 St Andrew's deadline, and comments on a judges comments of his appointment as Victims Commissioner. (MISSING) J. Donaldson (DUP) and A. Maskey (SF) gives their reaction. Finally, a report covers the pros and cons of making The Mournes, a National Park. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
360 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5691 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Inch by inch politicians appear to move towards a March deal, as the government lays its plans before parliament, they include a March 7th election plan. Film report on the details, from F McKinney in which he details the words in the new pledge of officer ministers will have to take. It also has new rules for ministers to prevent any of them doing a solo run, and the assembly must report by March 2008 on progress towards devolving Police and Justice dept. SF can also join District Policing Partnerships before the next election. End the 11+ will be left to local administration as will and Irish Language Act. The Peter Hain deadline of Nov 24th is lifted but he can bring it all down if there's no progress. A second report from Ken Reid gets the reaction of SF's G Adams, who concerned about the ministers pledge, then the DUP's I. Paisley Jnr talks about SF/IRA delivering on policing, the UUP's R Empey says we may have a fudge on Friday week, while the SDLP's M. Durkan says the game isn't over yet. Then in a studio interview NI. Sec Peter Hain says it'll be clear next Friday who the parties expect to be first + deputy ministers on March 26th that's necessary to trigger the Transitional Assembly and the election to follow, followed by full devolved government No pledges will be taken til March 26th. This is followed by analysis from Ken Reid who highlights possible difficulties ahead and the parties attitudes, towards Nov 24th. The Omagh bomb digital archive (www.omagharchive.co.uk) was opened today by Terry Waite, the website has been put together by 10.5 thousand newspaper articles, 818 books of condolence, 52 videos, and 3000 floral tributes. Film report with Chief Librarian Helen Osborn's comments, then Terry Waite's views. Followed by M. Gallagher's reaction. (6pm Thurs) |
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DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9161 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 16th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 51 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, he begins by commenting on the British government's main points in Westminster Bill today on NI. Then he begins interviewing NI Sec. Peter Hain who denies today's plan is St Andrews Agreement MKIII, he says the legislation is called the NI St Andrews Agreement Bill. It's about implementation of St Andres, by March 26th with the parties coming together on Nov 24th and an election on March 7th, P Hain says everything is on track. Thompson asks him to explain the rule regarding the pledge of office on Nov 24th, it's clear in the Bill parties must indicate who will be first and dep/first ministers on March 26th, but they won't become ministers until March 26th so no pledge office is needed until March 26th when they formally assume office, not on Nov 24th. Peter Hain is then asked why he chose the election option and not referendum which appears to suit the DUP, Hain says SF and the DUP wanted an election with UUP, SDLP and All. Preferring a referendum, he rejects the idea an election will just (?) a sectarian head count, he doesn't think a referendum would give the parties a mandate to proceed, with a referendum there would have to be an election within a year anyway causing instability. Hain is asked about the accusation he ponders to the 2 big parties even the courts are involved say Thompson over the Victims Commissioners appointment, he asks Hain will he be holding an inquiry into B. McDougall's appointment. Hain says he's studying the judges' comments, but he makes no apology for introducing preparatory work on the victims issue, he says B McDougall has done outstanding work. Hain avoids Thompson's questions about misleading the courts which he pushes on Hain who keeps returning to B. McDougall's work and not on her appointment. Hain ends by saying I have said what I am going to say on that Noel. Thompson then asks him by moving the pledge of office to March 26th has he removed the last obstacle to restoring devolution, Hain says the pledge was always due when ministers sign up to office, but all obstacles are removed now he says. Back in the studio N. Thompson then talks to J. Donaldson (DUP) and Alex Maskey (SF), he asks Donaldson was today's legislation St Andrews MKII, who says the DUP has delivered on changes to St Andrews that were needed. On Nov 24th the DUP won't be designating I Paisley as First Minister, for SF A. Maskey expects there will be a Nov 24th meeting and they certainly will be nominating Martin McGuiness, and he expects other parties to do likewise, and then prepare for government The DUP's J Donaldson they will decide over coming days about attending the preparation for government/committee after Nov 24th but it's essential SF deliver on supporting policing, Donaldson says they will work this new agreement which he says now includes ministers being accountable to the assembly, and the Nth/Sth bodies will also be accountable. Thompson asks Maskey will SF endorse Policing by March 26th. Maskey says no pledge is applicable to any party until March 26th 07. Donaldson is asked about the D'Handt system and will its abolition be in their next manifesto like the last one. Maskey says at no time did SF ask Hain for an election despite what Hain says. In the If You Ask Me Spot has John Coulter talk about the cold war between SF and DUP, telling them the people want Stormont back, he adopts a James Bond theme for his comments, calling Iris Robinson the delightful "pussy galore" and J Donaldson is James Bond with Jim Allister the Dr No of Unionism. Next piece from Thompson is about the plan to make the Mourne Mountains a National Park, it begins with a film report from Julia Paul on the debate. Tony Gates, Chief Executive of Northumberland National Parks outlines why he believes National Park status is best way to manage the Mournes, but Hilltown farmer Murtagh Walls then gives the opposite viewpoint, then DUP's Jim Wells says the concerns of the landowners must be satisfied. Harvey Bicker the ind/chair of the Mourne National Park Working Party then comments on the continued consultation. Then 2002 Environment Minister Dermot Nesbitt says the process has gone on too long, but the DOE's Graham Seymour denies they have stalling as the issue. Programme then ends with comic taxi driver piece on the weeks news. | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9162 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 17th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 55 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Former DUP mayor of Coleraine Dessie Stewart (37) is given 4 months for electoral fraud. Film report on postal vote fraud and hw he was caught. In Portadown a jeweller Margaret Forbes was robbed of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from her home. Film report with PSNI Ch/Insp Pauline Shields comments, and appeals for information. At his retirement function last night Ch of Ireland Primate Robin Eames was awarded the Archbishop of Canterbury's award for his contribution to the world wide Anglican communion by A'Bishop R Williams. Film report with profile of Robin Eames primacy since 1986, and R. Williams comments on his abilities, then R Eames comments on mood in NI now. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9163 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 20th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
11 mins 30 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
A house fire in Shankill's Edenbrook Terrace has killed 3 generations of the same family. Film report on accidental fire with neighbour William McKibben's comments, then PSNI Superintendent Gary White's opinion. Former Mount Vernon UVF leader Mark Haddock has been jailed for 10 years for brutal assault on Trevor Gowdy, 4 years ago. Film report with reaction from Raymond McCourt whose son was killed on the orders of M. Haddock. The Attorney-General has been asked to investigate if N.I Sec. Peter Hain perverted the course of justice by appointing B. McDougall as Victims Commissioner. Film report on Justice Girvan's request, reviews the case to date, then Mark Thompson of Relatives of Justice welcomes the Judge's move. The couple killed after their home was doused in petrol at Tassa, near Keady were buried today in separate funerals. Film report on funerals of Tom O'Hare (33) in St Patrick's Catholic Church Keady had been a convicted sex offender, then funeral of Lisa McClatchey (21) his girlfriend in Portadown's Methodist Church. A month late and with I. Paisley missing the programme for government/Comm met at Stormont, film report from Ken Reid with G Adams comments, the DUP's Peter Robinson says the devolution of Policing and Justice could take several political lifetimes. The SDLP's M. Durkan felt progress was being made, but the UUP's Reg Empey wonders about the status of the committee. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9164 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Nov 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Peter Hain | ||
Description: |
This programme examines the previous week in the life of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain, and explores his political background with contemporary films. He comments on his own views and also other politicians give their views on him. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
360 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5692 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Nov 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Journalists Dan McGinn (PA), Mark Davenport (BBC), and Owen Bowcott(Guardian) discuss Hains chances of getting both Sinn Fein and DUP to nominate first minister and deputy first minister by tomorrow's deadline. This is followed by a report on a Conference on Culture and views on Northern Ireland's Wall Murals. Finally Chris Ryder and Professor R. English discuss the significants of Gerry Fitt. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
360 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5693 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 21st Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 44 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Spotlight | ||
Programme Title: |
Peter Hain: | ||
Description: |
Presented by Darragh McIntyre, he begins by saying the High Court says he played politics with a high public job to win favour with the DUP, and he's now being investigated to see if he tried to pervert the course of justice. McIntyre asks do the ends justice the means. The programme follows NI Sec. P Hain in a week when the pressures start to build up. Programme proper begins with Hain in his Stormont Castle office preparing to meet the local politicians, the Spotlight team is there fly on the wall style to watch Hain's engineering of his devolution project, and his horse trading. The UUP delegation led by Reg Empey is first then Empey says he doesn't know Hain well enough to trust him, he's sceptical about all NI Secs. Hain then summarises the meeting as good and lists the UUP worries about the current situation, then Hain leave Stormont to take what he calls his "unseen campaign" to Newry, where he meets the local press and impresses his mantra of devolution, devolution, on then, a receptive audience. Lab MP Paul Flynn calls him a constant campaigner in his remarks, saying he's been campaigning since his anti-apartheid days in 1969. Darragh McIntyre then reviews Hain's life in England since he arrived in 1966, by 1970 he was an unpopular face in Middle Britain over his campaign against sporting links with S/Africa. TV clip shows him in 1970 interview, Human Rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC recalls the Hain Stops Play protests and the charges against Hain from those protects, which were organised by Sth African right wing people, he was only found guilty of one minor charge. SDLP's Mark Durkan says Hain is motivated by a concern for social justice, old film of Hain shown in which he supports his protest tactics. In 1975 Hain was back in court for allegedly robbing a bank, TV news clip shown of him taking a live lie detector test to prove his innocence, Hain won his case, but he always said the case had the smell of dirty tricks about it. Hain now in an interview says it made him sceptical of the police, and the establishment, now he is the establishment. Hain comment on how he likes our politicians as he reads a briefing on "the on the runs", but SF wouldn't comment on him when asked, although Hain and SF relations are strained now, in the past they had been in one voice, a TV clip shows him speaking in favour of a United Ireland in 1987. UUP's Reg Empey recalls Hain's earlier days as being hostile to Unionism, Hain in reply says all the NI politicians were entirely different 25 years ago, what matters is now. Days into his new job, P Hain met his first challenge over the re-arrest of Shankill bomber Sean Kelly, then his release. Spotlight reviews the case with DUP MP J Donaldson remarks, then SF's G Kelly views. F O'Connor says Hain's tactics are to do whatever serves his strategy at that time. 30 years ago he was chairman of the Young Liberals then he left to join Labour, David Steel recalls Hain. Then Hain says his natural home as a socialist was Labour. Then news clip shows Hain winning Neath by-election for Labour in 1991. 6 years later he triumphed when his campaign for devolution in Wales was successful, film clips shown, but devolution in NI is more difficult. Hain says he gets on well with Paisley, who's polite and courteous in private. Spotlight shows Hain and his advisers preparing to meet Paisley, but the DUP wouldn't comment on what they thought of Hain. UUP's Reg Empey says his criticism of Hain is that he has too many side deals and they cause trouble. M Durkan laughs when he's asked is Hain a principled man. The former NI Sec Peter Mayhew 1992-97 talks about criticisms or NI Sec's by local parties. Darragh McIntyre says Hain has form for side deals, 7 years ago in Wales he was at the heart of a bitter row over manipulating Trade Union votes to get Alan Michaels voted in head of the Welsh Assembly, film clip shown. Lab MP Paul Flynn comments, but within a year Michaels was replaced by R. Morgan anyway. Peter Hain says he did it out of loyalty at the time. Lab MP Paul Flynn says Hain believed the ends justifies the means, but Hain rejects that allegation. Hain become Sec of State for Wales, and guided Welsh government Act through parliament Tory MP David Jones praises his efforts as a master stroke. Hain says it was a political success, film clip shows him hand in hand with R. Morgan his one time opponent, he's still Welsh Sec. now despite having the NI job also. P Mayhew is critical of double jobbing, Hain defends his work rate. He's then seen in Sullivan Upper School getting questioned about academic selection, which he's against, yet the DUP got a deal from him to keep it after devolution. Ian Paisley Snr comments. Then SDLP's views. Hain comments on the view he's deliberately making Direct Rule unpleasant by saying you have to know which buttons to press,. In an interview with D McIntyre, he admits giving people blunt choices, but UUP's R Empey isn't happy with it, D McIntyre then looks at his appointment of 2 Orangemen to the Pdes/Comm and it's still the subject of legal action. But his biggest hit yet was over the appointment of B McDougall as a victims commissioner. A Judge accuses Hain of improper motives. M Durken (SDLP) comments but in an interview Peter Hain is unrepentant about B McDougall's appointment, he rejects the Judges comments and explains his views, criticisms go with his job. Hain says he does what's in the best interest of the people of NI, and he doesn't bend the rules. Journalist F O'Connor, UUP's R Empey and SDLP's Mark Durkan all comment on Hain's way of governing. Programme ends with his comic remark in Newry last week, and D McIntyre's closing comments. | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9165 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 22nd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In Commons impending crisis and tension surfaced over the government's warning to the DUP that the political process will come to an end if Friday's assembly deadline is not met. Film report from Ken Reid, with DUP's N Dodds comments to Hain about them not jumping first and Hain's veiled threat in his reply. David Hanson NIO Finance Minister also warned any deals he made on rates etc would also be stopped. Then Ken Reid's analysis of the serious situation at present, and he reviews SF's G Adams meeting this morning with Presbyterian Moderator David Clarke. Film report on MI5's new purpose built HQ in NI at Hollywood, with profile of MI5's job adverts and reaction from SDLP's A Attwood on MI5 accountability. Meanwhile MI5's Chief Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller has met Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan, the Ombudsman released a statement. A man has been arrested in Antrim's Rathmore Gdns after 2 viable explosive devices were found. In courts Ronald Bowe (29) had a charge of trying to kill UVF informer Mark Haddock withdrawn. Film report. The Royal Agricultural Society wants to buy 40 acres of land at the site of the former Maze Prison. (Grainy picture throughout report) (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06520 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9166 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 23rd Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 8 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson with the politicians due to assemble at Stormont tomorrow and for the DUP and SF supposed to nominate first and dep/first ministers. Thompson joins with BBC political editor Mark Davenport. Owen Bowcott of the Guardian and Dan McGinn of the Press Assoc to try and unravel what exactly the parties will do tomorrow morning. Dan McGinn begins by saying deadline has become a dirty word in this process. Mark Davenport comments on the parties reply to date being "Vicky Pollard like" i.e. yes but no, but, whatever happens tomorrow won't be to the letter of the St Andrews Agreement he says, but Peter Hain will go with whatever he gets. Thompson asks Owen Bowcott is Hain damaged at Westminster by the 2 court rulings against him, he says no probably because he didn't personally profit from any wrong doing and London is disengaged for here at moment, he talks about the general lack of interest in NI in the London media and explains why. Mark Davenport thinks tomorrow the parties will give vague indications they want to move forward between now and 26th March. The DUP don't want the trappings of office given to M McGuiness, Dan McGinn mentions there is a big problem between the DUP/SF over the devolution of Policing and Justice also, he says the government legislation this week mentions March 2008 for the devolution of Policing and Justice as a target date. Davenport says the committee for government has to work as a model for the justice minister to calm DUP fears, Owen Bowcott comments on SF's Ard Comhairle happening before an election, and Dan McGinn says the tone between politicians has deteriorated this week. Owen Bowcott comments on the Free Presbyterian Church today saying it doesn't like the St Andrews Agreement saying that will make the DUP leadership even more cautious about any executive with SF. Dan McGinn says the Free P's intervention isn't all that unexpected. M Davenport highlights the significance of the Free P's for all the size of the church which only has 12,000 members. In the If You Ask Me Spot journalist, Newton Emerson give his views on government side deals during negotiations and NIO civil servants accused by a Judge of perverting the course of justice, and asks how is this the framework for a creditable deal, this deviousness is tearing up the contract between citizen and state he says, he then lists a number of government decisions about turns at a later date, like on the 11+, and he highlights next April's introduction of water charges and the problems that will cause for a government that can't government and a political class that couldn't care less. N. Thompson's next piece is about a conference this weekend on Culture and Conflict with one key theme being the role of the mural in political expression. A film report from Julia Paul investigates murals for years a symbol of conflict, but now they're the new must see NI for tourists. She also looks at the current re-imaging of communities, with example shown by Conor Shields of the Belfast Arts Initiative who explains their project and how they consult the local communities. Then mural painter Marty Lyons recalls original murals to support the prison dirty protest he recalls the Army/RUC would destroy the murals, the irony is now the State pays for them. Then East/Bel/com/worker Sammy Douglas comments on the peoples identity in these murals, with most wanting rid of hooded gunmen murals. A new biography of Gerry Fitt hails him as one of the pivotal figures in modern Irish history, another book launched is a new history of Nationalism in Ireland, Noel Thompson brings the authors together, they are Chris Ryder and Prof. Richard English, Thompson asks R. English why G Fitt doesn't get many mentions in his book, although R. English says G Fitt's type of nationalism did win the day over more violent nationalism. Fitt's politics are vindicated and he's an important part of what is the winning strand of Northern nationalism. Chris Ryder says Fitt wasn't really a nationalist in the pure sense, he recalls the Irish dimension at Sunningdale annoyed Fitt, as power sharing was the prize, and in later years he regretted the greening of the SDLP and that caused the rift. Ryder says he was power sharing socialist first and a nationalist second, then R English points out the long list of nationalists who were primarily interested in class, like James Connolly. But R English points out most nationalists don't endorse their politics, the politics of class isn't as deeply rooted as politics of community nationalism as in SF or SDLP and that frustrated G Fitt. C Ryder lists Fitt constituency work as his basis of success and he got Protestant support. R English says communal violence drowned out the voices of class based politicians, he comments on republican violence against Fitt and the SDLP. C Ryder says Fitt was annoyed nationalists voted for SF. Programme ends with taxi driver comic routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9167 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
25 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
Live from Stormont | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles) Programme begins with SF's G Adams speech to MLAs at Stormont on nomination day, he begins by saying he is aware of the hurt felt by Protestant and Unionist people, and of suffering of Catholic and Republican people. Adams tells Unionists no one has a monopoly on suffering, he rejects the idea of a hierarchy of victims and those in this chamber must build a shared future for all our people, we all have a responsibility for what has occurred with goodwill he says all issues can be dealt with, he confident in McGuiness will be a champion for equality, fairness and justice (Unionists laugh loudly). The speaker Eileen Bell (all) deals with Unionist hecklers on points of order. She calls on M McGuiness (SF) to speak, he accepts nomination as dep/first minister and promises to promote the common good at all times. Then Eileen Bell says Paisley and McGuiness have indicated subject to the election that they'll take first and dep/first posts but Unionists object, E Bell says she's going on the direction of NI Sec. Peter Hain, she calls on UUP's Reg Empey to make a statement he says the question is whether or not Paisley has made an nomination. Eileen Bell calls for order as Unionists banter each other, she says what the speeches contained is a matter for Peter Hain not the speaker. Empey continues he calls for a debate on what happened today, but he predicts SF and DUP will do power sharing deal, he criticises P Hain's dissolving deadlines, the DUP protests he says are expressions of embarrassment, as they are now doing what they said they'd never do, Empey supports progress he says he says parties need clarity on what the timeline is too be now. Eileen Bell calls on SDLP's M Durkan who says this morning had as much hollow force as historic significance in what we've witnessed this morning, a simple test for parties was set and we've failed the test he says, it's not just Peter Hain's fault he says it's the sloppiness of 2 parties who are deadlocking this process yet again. It's a tired boring soap opera of tittering on the brink, he then outlines the slippage in movement since St Andrews Agreement, blaming SF and the DUP, he talks about all the vetoes the DUP got and SF didn't object to, like devolution of Policing and Justice, he also accused the DUP of giving SF a veto over policing. They rely on each other and none of us can rely on them, say Durkan. In March election people should remember these 2 parties have given us the worst of our past. Then Eileen Bell calls on Alliance's David Ford, he says this morning was the longest maybe in history, the great pretenders are continuing the great pretence and another line in the sand by PM and NI Sec has been washed away by mistrust and bitterness. Paisley's statement cannot be interpreted as an intention to nominate, he then criticises the leadership of the 2 main parties, SF and DUP, he calls on the PM's to close this place down, he calls the St Andrews bill a fig leaf. The significant SF/DUP differences have not been addressed, the blockage is only pushed further down the pipe, Alliance didn't support the St Andrews Agreement he says, today was the simple part of the process and we couldn't get that right he says, how can we then eve deal with the difficult issues. Speaker Eileen Bell interrupts Ford to tell him she has just received instructions to evacuate the chamber. Back in the studio Jim Fitzpatrick says the assembly has been evacuated due to a fire alarm, he asks BBC political editor Mark Davenport did Ian Paisley indicate his intention to nominate. Davenport says yes did he or didn't he, he says E Bell remarks seem to suggest the British government will accept it as a for nomination speech, he also notes the DUP didn't rise to clarify their position for the other parties, nor did SF criticise the DUP's vagueness, he believes Adams and Hain will accept it as for nomination, Davenport praises M Durkan's election mode speech attack on SF, then the alarm goes off in their studio also, and Jim Fitzpatrick says he's been told a man has walked into the building with a bag and been arrested. | ||
DVD No. |
D065030 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9168 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 45 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Milltown killer Michael Stone causes panic at Stormont, talks are suspended, loyalist Stone held after he claims he'd thrown a bomb into the Parliament Buildings, film report shows Stone being overpowered at door by security staff. He's shouting "no surrender and no sell out Paisley". Then film of his 1988 attack on Milltown mourners, UUP's Reg Empey gives his reaction, then SF's Conor Murphy's views. Then PM Tony Blair's comments on consigning that type of activity to the past. Then reporter Denis Murray on this extraordinary event. (1pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D065030 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9169 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 50 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
At Stormont the political drams has been overshadowed by loyalist M Stone's attempted bomb and gun attack. Film report on the sequence of today's events, it begins with Stone's arrest at the front door then film of MLAs reaction inside the chambers as Alliance D. Ford spoke, film then shows the scene outside as Stone is dragged out. With eye witness Sara Smith's comments, film clip shows Stone shouting No Surrender and No Sellout Paisley, then Ian Paisley Jnr telling what he saw, then SDLP's E McGrady's comments. M. Stone has scrawled graffiti on the building before going inside. Both governments say the incident won't derail the peace process. PM T. Blair comments on film, then after a brief report on a firebomb found at Homebase in Newtownabbey. A studio interview with reporter Gareth Gordon on today's political proceedings at Stormont with doubt expressed over whether Paisley nominated himself as First Minster or not, and is that enough for NI Sec. Peter Hain to accept. Then report from political editor Mark Davenport on what will happen this afternoon in the assembly if anything. (1.30pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9170 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(Picture grainy, sound good) Inquiry ordered into Michael Stone's attack on Stormont. He had a gun and 6 pipe bombs says report. Film shows Stone being overpowered in the Stormont Hall, in slow motion. Inside the Chamber film clip shows MLAs being told to evacuate by the speaker, then Chief Constable Hugh Orde praises the security staff and confirms Stone was carrying explosives, although amateurish in design, then reaction from politicians like the SDLP's M Durkan, UUP's Reg Empey. Stone painted graffiti on the walls attacking SF but G Adams said if Stone has his way a look of people would have been killed, or injured, he says politicians need to match the bravery of staff members. The UPRG statement shown distancing itself from Stone's actions, it calls his actions a gimmick. Then film report shows M Stone's last TV interview a few weeks ago in the grounds of Stormont, when he says at Milltown he regrets not killing Adams and McGuiness, and Ken Livingstone the Mayor of London. Film clip shows grenade and gun attack in Milltown in 1988. Then Robert McClenaghan of Relatives for Justice comments on the effects of Stone's action today on the Milltown families, then further comment from Stone on his disappointment of not killing Ken Livingstone whom he refers to as a fellow Englishmen, who sided with his enemy. Then in the studio Ken Reid gives his analysis of today's events at Stormont as surreal. He then introduces a film report on what happened politically at Stormont, it begins with speaker calling on DUP's I. Paisley to nominate for first minister, in which he won't commit the DUP to power sharing in advance of SF accepting policing. Then Adams nominated M. McGuiness and dep/first minister. Then speaker ruled both parties had nominated, then Empey, Durkan, and Ford all commented, followed by T. Blair's views on DUP statement. In a short statement later Paisley said if policing was settled he would accept the First Mins nomination, but 12 DUP MLAs signed another statement saying today's process didn't indicate I. Paisley was first/min designate. In the studio SF's Conor Murphy says in the chamber you couldn't tell if Paisley was nominated or not. SF want the governments to reconvene today's meeting to obtain clarity, he comments on issue of devolving police and justice, he also comments on M. Stone's attack and praises the security staff. Next Ken Reid summarises the politics of the day, and the confusion over Paisley's position on his nomination speech, and the position of the 12 DUP MLAs. In West Belfast2 teenagers have been arrested for a petrol bomb attack on a house that left Ryan Doyle (14) in a coma in the RVH. Film report. In Downpatrick a security van was robbed outside an Ulster Bank, and a pipe bomb was defused outside a Homebase store in Newtownabbey. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9171 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 24th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 10 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
ITN UK |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
ITN UK News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then coverage of M. Stone's attack at Stormont today. Film report reviews today's events at the Stormont door and the 1988 Milltown cemetery attack by Stone, then repeat of his interview outside Stormont. (6.30pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
360 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9172 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Peter Hain | ||
Description: |
This film report reviews P. Hains Time here as Northern Ireland Secretary. He answers questions on the B.McDougall (Victims Commission) case and why the government moved its 'absolute' November 24 deadline on nominations. Finally, journalist Newton Emerson gives his views on P. Hain | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
361 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5694 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
9 mins 36 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Armed police are back on duty at Stormont. Film report on their return after 4 years absence. It's a response to Stone's attack yesterday. His early release under the GFA has been suspended and on Saturday he was charged with attempted murder of Adams and McGuiness. In the assembly speaker Eileen Bell commented on the attack. In his comments SF's G Kelly gives his views, UUP's Reg Empey calls for police presence at all times, at this point the picture continues but the sound stops, it's a technical fault at UTV. Paul Clark apologises, then continues with Ken Reid report on political business at Stormont where Ford got to finish his interrupted speech from Friday, then Unionist Bob McCartney asked Paisley to repeat his acceptance of nomination within the chamber. Peter Hain said SF must hold its planned Ard Fheis before the March election, in his reaction, but SF's G Adams said Hain is playing politics with policing in his comments. Then in an earlier interview Ken Reid asks I. Paisley Snr is there a split in the DUP, he denies it saying there is compete unity, he saw the 12 MLAs statement on Friday and called it an odd squabble, amongst individuals. He says if G Adams can get trust of Protestants, well and good, but the DUP have a triple lock on policing and they're not throwing it away. (Picture grainy) (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9173 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
13 mins 21 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
PSNI raid a house in Dundonald in a follow up to the M. Stone attack, live report from the scene, followed by the film report reviewing Stone attacks and in the assembly speaker Eileen Bell praises the security guards. One of the guards Susan Posters comments to the Sunday Life about disarming Stone, then the report reviews the absence of a police presence at Stormont and the history behind that, with UUP MLAs Robert Coulter calling for their return, then reporter Tara Mills discusses the security lapses that enabled Stone to get so close to success. Then Mark Davenport report comments on the politics of the day at Stormont with questions still being asked about Paisley's nomination comments and the apparent split in the DUP, in the Chamber. In an interview DUP's I. Paisley denies a split and the 12 MLAs statement isn't a challenge to his leadership. Then Davenport gives his analysis of Paisley's response and his position now, and profiles what will happen now in politics over the coming weeks. Next report looks at Crystal Alliance the firm set up by the government to deal with collecting debts when water charges are introduced, and its treatment strategy for different social levels here, its ch/exe Katherine Byran comments on the labels they put on people. (6.30pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9174 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
23 mins 42 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
Peter Hain | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Fearghal McKinney this programmes review is of the NI Sec Peter Hain's recent attempt to restore devolution and how those efforts ended up having him censored in court. Its begins with a film report reviewing his comments on the Nov 24th deadline that the British government claimed was definite, then Hain's appointment of two Orangemen to the Parades Commission, which the High Court found as a flawed selection process then Hain's bully tactics continued on the Water Rates issue with the Consumers Council winning a High Court decision that the NIO had failed to consult the public, then another sweetener for Unionism. Bertha McDougall as interim Victims Commissioner but the High Court says her appointment had abused process and that the NIO had attempted to cover it up by perverting the course of justice. All of this was part of Hain's devolution or bust efforts by Nov 24th which was set in statute and won't be alerted he claimed. But the original optimism of St Andrews talks quickly faded away, with rows over the pledge of office, and no policing backing from SF or power sharing commitment from the DUP. The deadline was gone despite Hain's effort but the journey continues. Then in an earlier interview F McKinney talked to Peter Hain firstly asking him how can we trust a government who perverted the course of justice. Hain denies they deliberately made no attempt to pervert justice he points out B McDougall was the right person for the job, and then denies McKinney's comment, the saying that was just a red herring, by talking about how important the victims issue was for him. On the courts judgement he says the government is studying it and an inquiry has been set up into that, he then asks McKinney to look at the results of how he's done his job over the last months, best marching season in years. IRA finally decommissioning and successful IMC reports on that. Hain says he doesn't bend the rules, but takes rough decisions like putting an Orangemen on the Pdes/Comm on the whole he claims NI has moved forward on his watch, on his Nov 24th deadline back down claim, he says a deal was made at St Andrews but he didn't necessarily expect a full blown return to devolution by that deadline, both men then discuss whether Paisley actually did nominate in Stormont. Hain claims we are still on track, but if we run out of track then he's dissolve. Then back in the studio F McKinney asks commentator Brian Feeney about the abuse of power issue. Feeney lists other examples under Mo Mowlam and John Reid, he says the government deadline puts the government' hopes for a quicker devolution in the hands of the parties. Then David Adams says the NO is in trouble this time because the judges declared their moves illegal, both men then comment on how the man in the street will view NIO's use of the rule of law. It seems it doesn't matter what happens in NI says D Adams. They both worry further governments here will do the same things because of the lack of public uproar on these issues. Then F McKinney asks the DUP's I. Paisley Jnr about their lack of complaint over Hain's recent decisions. Paisley says the government was helping itself not the DUP he says he issued a statement on it all but the media didn't pick it up, he rejects the efforts of others to undermine the role of a Victims Commissioner, he does say the end doesn't justify the means. Then SF's C Murphy says the answer to all of this is not to dismiss Peter Hain, he recalls taking Peter Mandelson to task over a flags and emblems side deal with the UUP, but the judge ruled that the game of politics, he says the solution is remove the NIO completely by restoring devolution. Paisley doesn't think that'll change anything unless politicians take decisions for the greater good and not themselves. He feels B McDougall's appointment was for the greater good, and he says the DUP could have got someone on benefit to object to Nuala O'Loan's appointment. C Murphy rejects Brenda Downes was picked because she was on benefit and supports the Relatives for Justice move, the panel then argue about rules and process, the strengths and faults and how to stop future abuses. Then finally journalist Newton Emerson gives his views on the Hain situation recalls a 1986 statement he made which should have ruled him out of the getting the NI job, he also claims Hain has an ambiguous attitude to paramilitary's. Hain has no bottom line he claims and gives examples to date as he see it. | ||
DVD No. |
D06530 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9175 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 27th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
Stormont Live | ||
Description: |
(No opening titles, and these notes are one day out of sequence, but this is the rerun of the Stormont session on 24.11.06 which was stopped by the Michael Stone attack.) The first speaker is Alliance's David Ford whose speech on the 24th was halted by the alert. He begins by criticising the DUP's I. Paisley statement on the 24th and Sinn Fein's failure to move towards supporting the police. He then criticises PM Blair and Sec of State P Hain for falling over themselves to accept the parties had agreed to accept the St Andrews Agreement, he accuses SF and DUP of playing games with the Assembly and the people of N. Ireland. The speaker then calls Robert McCartney to speak, he begins by saying he's not the enemy of the DUP, he voted for them but now he feels a sense of impending betrayal, he claims that since Paisley accepted denomination verbally outside the chamber its invalid, and should be repeated the chamber. McCartney claims St Andrews is just a sugared version of the GFA with an enforced coalition with SF, he claims the DUP is now a born again pro-agreement party. He then criticises SF/IRA as murderers etc. T Blair and Peter Hain are indifferent to the mess they will leave behind here, he predicts the DUP will endure the plague of internal dissent, he says DUP has dishonoured the Unionists who died at the hands of the IRA. The Speaker then deals with a point of order from UUP Darren Nesbitt about Friday's meeting, which she call spurious, she then adjourns the meeting. In the BBC studio Jim Fitzpatrick then talks with BBC political editor Mark Davenport about the Speakers acceptance of Paisley's Friday's works as acceptance of a nomination and Peter Hain's involvement in her decision. They then comment on Bob McCartney's speech, and the sceptics in the DUP who don't want Paisley to share power with SF. They also discuss SF's next move on Policing issue. |
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DVD No. |
D06540 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9178 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 28th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | Channel: |
CH 5 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
Mc Intyres Underworld | ||
Programme Title: |
Jonny Maddow Adair | ||
Description: |
A profile of ex UDA Chief Jonny Adair, who now lives in exile in Scotland. Journalist D. McIntyre follows Adair as he meets (MISSING), his friend like Mark'Scarface'Morrison, Michael Carroll and a jailed German Nazi. The programme also films a secret visit back to Belfast by Adair. |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
361 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5695 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 28th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
(Picture quality grainy) This report is about loyalist Michael Stone who is being held in solitary confinement in prison, for his own safety. Film report on a court ruling TV footage should be given to the police, with journalist Alan Murray's comments. Then SDLP's Alban Magennis' views. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06540 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9176 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 28th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
46 mins 56 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | Channel: |
Channel 5 |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
McIntyre's Underworld | ||
Programme Title: |
Johnny "Mad dog" Adair | ||
Description: |
Programme begins with Adair describing the charge of directing terrorism of which he was convicted, then form RUC Sgt Jaunty Brown says Adair decided who lived and who died, film clip shows UFF gunmen on the Shankill and J Brown says Adair was responsiblefor30 murders. Adair won't say he killed people he calls it engaging the enemy. He says 'C' Company under his direction engaged in many, many professional operations. After the titles Adair is shown on the beach at Troon in Scotland, with D. McIntyre saying Adair directed more than 40 killings, and 100s of attempted murders, now with this son, Jonathan have teamed up with Scottish gangster Scarface mark Morrison, then a Ch4 news clip shows coverage of Adair living in Troon with 30 others from his 'C' Company who were on the run from the mainstream UDA, now he's in Troon where he is nominated by the security services. Adair comments that he's barred in quite a few bars in the town because of the stories about his past. When asked what he does all day he replies bits and pieces, business interests and he trains, but he won't talk about his business interests he says he survives on benefits and the goodwill of loyal friends, he denies being a major drugs dealer, but he does admit to taking body building steroids, he recalls head injuries he received while fighting Catholic youths when younger. He then shows scars from two murder bids by the PIRA on him, plus two stab wound scars. Adair claims those day are behind him but many believe he's now working under the direction of Scottish underworlds gangster. Then a film clip shows a tourist bus on the Shankill Road with the driver mentioning this area was controlled by loyalist John Adair. Then D McIntyre recalls 3 years earlier when loyalist factions feuded, and Adair's men fled, news clip played. Then back in Scotland Adair talks to McIntyre as he gets a 'C' Company UFF tattoo on his back, then son Jonathan gets his tattoo, Jonathan then describes a UFF punishment attack on him for anti social behaviour, he was shot in both legs and shows the scars. John Adair says he didn't get special treatment because he was his father, but Donal reveals Jonathan became a drug dealer, a news clip reveals him and Jeanna Adair where charged with supplying heroin and cocaine, in a cafe Adair admits his organisation financed itself by extortion, rackets and drugs, he says so did republicans. Adair denies he sold drugs, he says he's no wealth, he was a soldier, a freedom fighter. He adds Jonathan is clear of drugs now and won't go down that road again. D McIntyre then turns to Adair's friend Mark Morrison whom police call an ODC, an ordinary decent criminal not a terrorist. He has 64 convictions including assault and fraud, he's an underworld fixer who calls himself a consultant, a man of the streets. He recalls he got his scar during an attack on his life by 3 men, 2 of whom are now dead. Although Morrison denies killing them, within days Morrison was arrested for assaulting a young woman. Adair says it was nothing serious. D McIntyre reveals Adair received a conviction for assaulting his wife Jeanna "mad bitch" Adair, photo of her with a rifle is shown. Film clip of court case shown. Adair has also lost his Alsatian dog, Rebel, he's filmed on the phone to a paramilitary rival who now has the dogs demanding them back, both men threaten each other. Then Adair goes to a dog pound and selects a new dog. Another of Adair's friends lottery millionaire Michael Carroll has invited him to his home for the weekend. Carroll had wrote to Adair in prison, they are filmed talking in Carroll's house, about a £28,000 party Carroll held, and money. D McIntyre comments on their mutual respect. Adair says Carroll will start a new UDA brigade in Norfolk with Carroll as Chief. Then they go upstairs to a room in Carroll's house which is a shrine to the UDA. Adair poses for photos with him. Days later Carroll was jailed for assault. Then D McIntyre switches to the former East Germany where a group of Nazis have found a new spiritual leader, Adair. One of the Nazis has a shrine to him, she explains why she likes Adair. They have invited Adair to Dresden, to meet their leader Nick Gregore who's in jail for bomb making. Film shows the men greeting each other in the prison. Nick tells Adair he has all the posters of him, and he tells Donal they need someone like Adair to lead them in Germany he also says they'll revenge any UDA attack on Adair, he says he was taught how to make booby traps in South Africa when training there. Both men show their tattoos to the camera. The German's see themselves as a German division of Adair's private army. Nick is banned from the UK, they all go to a party then in a flat with Adair photos everywhere, Adair basks in his international support. Then back in the UK former RUC Sgt J Brown says Adair is a threat wherever he lives, he's a gangster wrapped in a Union Jack. D McIntyre shows film of armed loyalists and says in his heyday, Adair's passion was violence, Adair comments "I loved it", it was my life. Film of C Company roadblock shown, J Brown comments. Then film clip shows Adair interview after he was shot at a UB40 concert in Belfast. J Brown recalls telling Adair he would put him in jail, he built a case against Adair. Film clip shows Jeanna interview at time of his arrest, now 12 years later Adair is free and Brown is in nervous retirement, both men come face to face and Adair pretends to shoot Brown in the head. Adair denies bombing Brown's house. Both men argue over who hurt who the most, Brown tells Adair the UDA will kill him if he goes home, Adair doesn't like being told where he can't go, he vows to return home to humiliate those in the UDA. D McIntyre outlines his detailed roundabout route to Belfast and the film crew accompany him on the journey to Wales, over to Dublin and up to N Ireland. He's filmed walking in O'Connell Street where he cracks a joke about getting out of it. Back in Belfast Adair guides McIntyre through Belfast's streets, he comments across as very nervous. Then Police stop the car, but let them go on, in a Belfast safe house Adair comments on being bugged by MI5, he wonders will the PSNI tell the UDA, but goes out again into the lower Shankill, he walks about the area saying at one time I was God in this community, now it's controlled by drug dealers and rapists he says, and they've ruined the community. Next with Donal he visit's the Maze Prison and recalls how they smuggled in what they needed. They film clip shows him with M. Stone in the Maze. D McIntyre profiles Stone's crimes at Milltown Cemetery. Adair says Stone had a cell full of porn movies, all smuggled in, he recalls prison raves in the 90s, he recalls visiting loyalist paramilitaries in the Maze in the 80s and how proud he was, Adair then poses for photos, then Adair says if he'd been born a Catholic he'd probably have joined the IRA and been on the Army Council. Then he's filmed back in Scotland, he says on the mainland he's had the best times of his life but it's not home. He's then filmed at a local bar called McIntyre's which refused to serve him. He then sits in a cafe with D McIntyre talking about what'll happen to those who kicked him out, and what'll be on his tombstone, Adair - Vol to Brigadier, Simply the Best. Adair says one day he'll return to his homeland, then McIntyre adds he must always remain vigilant for the assassin's bullet. | ||
DVD No. |
D06540 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
England | Record No. |
9177 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 29th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
M. Stone sent a confession about this Stormont attack to journalist Linda McDowell. Film report on his letter confirms he plans to kill Adams and McGuiness, Lindy McDowell comments on the letter and Stone's remarks, it's basically a signed confession she says. At the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey the Judge will decide tomorrow if the 58 charges against him should be dismissed. Film report. Christopher Ward accused of the Northern Bank robbery has won a hearing in the House of Lords about his extended period of questioning by the PSNI. Film report. Darren Moore (36) from Mount Vernon in North Belfast has had the charge of attempting to murder UVF/RUC agent Mark Haddock dropped. Film report mentions charges also dropped against Ronald Bowe last week. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06540 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9179 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
60 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Question Time From Belfast | ||
Programme Title: |
Question Time From Belast | ||
Description: |
David Dombleby chairs a panel which includes Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain, M. McGuiness (SF), J. Donaldson (DUP), M. Durkan (SDLP) and D. Trimble (UUP), who answer questions on local and international issues. (I. Paisley would not take part because of M. McGuiness being there.) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
361 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5696 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The programme shows an interview with Jim Allister (DUP MEP), who is against the St Andrews Agreement. Followed by journalist F. O'Connor looks at Unionist dissent in the UUP in 1998; the DUP's role then and its position now. This is followed by a report on the new electoral register and the missing 100,000 voters. Finally Attwood (SDLP) and G. Kelly (SF) debate on the future of MI5 here. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
361 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5697 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
12 mins 53 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
DUP's I. Paisley has met the mother of Colombia McVeigh (17) one of the disappeared, after the meeting he called on those who knew anything to come forward. Film report with Paisley and Vera McVeigh comments on the case. An audit report office report has said millions of pound were wasted when the Springvale Education Institute was abandoned. Film report on criticisms of University of Ulster with Institute's Brian Turtles remarks. At Coleraine's court house a bomb was found in the undergrowth. Film report, with SDLP's J Dallat blaming dissidents/republicans. In Derry also a suspicious object was dealt with. SF's G Adams is to meet PM T. Blair tomorrow in an attempt to deal with problems over the policing issue. G Adams also say he'll step up contacts with Chief Constable Hugh Orde. Film report with Adams comments, meanwhile the DUP leadership tomorrow is to plan an election strategy. Then Ken Reid comments. West Belfast UDA man William 'Mo' Courtney has been freed on bail following his acquittal of killing J Adair's ally Alan McCullough. Film report hears his case will be appealed in the High Courts of Appeal. In the Omagh bomb trial of Sean Howey, the Judge has attacked 2 police officers for giving false evidence, but he refused to drop the main charges against Sean Howey. Film report. The former deputy Chief Constable of the RUC Colin Cramphorn has died. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06540 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9180 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
59 mins 37 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Question Time from Belfast | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
On the panel are NI Sec. Peter Hain, SF's M. McGuiness, DUP's J Donaldson, UUP's D. Trimble and SDLP's M. Durkan. The question panel chairman is David Dimbleby. The first question relates to the poisoning of a Russian dissident recently in England, in it Kevin Folis asks can Russia be trusted as a superpower again. SF's M McGuiness says no, and is concerned about the poisoning. He's also concerned about Russia's role in Chechnya and its Human Rights violations, Peter Hain again mentions Human Rights violations but points out Putin saved Russia from economic disaster and has a lot of support, he won't say anything on the journalists murders until the police issue their report or the latest case in Dublin. Then D. Trimble says Putin is trying to gain more power and influence by putting his old KGB colleagues into jobs, he's trying to rebuilt the Soviet empire, Trimble then questions Europe's response, he wants Russia drawn into the European family. A questioner in the audience draws comparisons between Russia and how NI is being governed, with the NIO forcing through rates and water charges again the NIO peoples wishes, another questions if Britain could stand up to Russia, as they are with the USA in an illegal war in Iraq, another thinks it hypocritical of M. McGuiness to be talking about Human Rights. J. Donaldson says Putin and Russia are trying to snuff out dissent and spread their influence, as they are concerned about the spread eastwards of NATO. SF's M McGuiness says he has a mandate to say what he wants, and he comes from the community that endured the most oppression, the woman says McGuiness has quashed dissident in West Belfast and other nationalist areas, McGuiness says 27,000 people voted for G Adams. SDLP's M. Durkan also criticises Putin and the born again KGB. Peter Hain then repeats it's important Britain works with the Russian government to move it down the democratic road. The next question from Wm Anderson asks should a Bed and Breakfast owner, under the new sexual orientation law be forced to rent rooms to gay couples. The DUP's J. Donaldson says Christians are being labelled intolerant, he objects to the law, but accepts all Christians aren't anti-gay, NI shouldn't be a test bed for this bad law. M. Durkan (SDLP) says if it's registered it should have no discrimination in goods or service. Peter Hain speaks on racism issue in the1950s in England, he rejected that and now he rejects all discrimination of all types. He explains the exceptions under the laws. A questioner accuses the Labour Party of discriminating against men in martial split up cases. A woman criticises J. Donaldson's views on the B & B laws. D. Trimble agrees with equality issue, but asks why it's happening her and not everywhere else in the UK. Hain replies NI anti-discrimination laws are because of NI's bigoted and discriminatory past, Trimble refutes him. Hain denies the UK cabinet is divided on this issue and will introduce it eventually. Donaldson then agrees the Christian view, SF's M. Guinness says people have rights or don't have rights and he doesn't want to live in a society without human rights. A questioner asks what about the rights of religious people, Hain replies. Then Jonathan Lavery asks is the process of peace being rushed due to T. Blair's imminent departure and last ditch attempt at apolitical legacy. David Trimble thinks the government's efforts are quite legitimate with the assembly suspended since 2002, he then accuses SF and the DUP of dragging the current situation out for their own benefit. DUP's J Donaldson regrets it's taking time but there are so many issues to deal with, the major problem at the moment is, if we are too have a democratic government here everyone in it must support the police and rule of law. SF are dragging their feet on this issue he claims. SF's M McGuiness says only Blair knows his motivation for pressing on, he accepts the process is moving slowly he recalls last Friday's farce inside and outside of Stormont, but he encouraged with the programme for government bringing SF engagement with the DUP to work out the issues, he says the DUP says to SF even if you do sign up to Policing you will have no say in policing for a political lifetime. If a devolution time frame is agreed SF will move quickly. Dimbeby says Paisley wouldn't come on the panel tonight because McGuiness was there, he asks McGuiness how are you both going to sit in government together, McGuiness says it's also difficult for his community to accept Paisley in government but overwhelmingly people support the process and want it to work and SF are up for it. A questioner asks McGuiness/Donaldson to consider NI's financial problems while they're squabbling, Peter Hain says his constituents pay more than NI people. If NI parties restore devolution he'll let them handle water charges and rates, he outlines what the talk barriers are. A questioner points out NI has 2 nationalist and2 unionists parties all on the panel but no one from those who want a shared community, he doubts these parties will be able to solve NI problems, another questions says Trimble moved to fast to accept the GFA, he praises the DUP taking it's time. Trimble asks why did the DUP waste the last 8 years when they're going to do exactly what he did. SDLP's M. Durkan comments on the current go slow and parties preconditions and false deadlines by the government he says each has a veto over the other. He calls on the governments to stop playing hostage games. Peter Hain says the choice is devolution or dissolution, but he's optimistic a deal can be achieved. Ross Williamson asks is it right to T. Blair to apologise for slavery but not the Iraq war. M McGuiness says the Iraq war has been a disaster for T. Blair and he told Bush and Powell just that, and T. Blair whom he told it would be another Vietnam. McGuiness says he should apologise. D. Trimble says it was stupid to apologise for slavery as Britain he says stopped the slave trade using its Royal Navy. In Belfast there was no slave trading. On Iraq Trimble says getting rid of Saddam was a good thing, a questioner asks him was it worth killing 655,000 people to remove Saddam. J. Donaldson says most of those killed were by fellow Iraqis. The questioners refutes this, Donaldson then accuses Saddam of killing 1m Arabs before the invasion, he says his brother is in Basra at the moment, and he objects to any Blair apology. Another questioner says soldiers shouldn't have invaded in the first place and alleges the British government put Saddam into power in the first place. Another says Saddam wasn't removed for terrorism but for having weapons of mass destruction. A Scotsman claims soldiers war against terrorism here, helped them win in Iraq and although 650,000 died many more would be grateful to get rid of Saddam. Mark Durkan says this was a war fought on a false promise and the warnings were there, but the answer is not to cut and run, he agrees Blair was right on slavery apology and should apologise for Iraq. A questioner asks should McGuiness not apologise then for the Troubles, then questioner (Robert McClenaghan) says he doesn't see the British Army here as a peace keeping force, they were killing citizens, colonialism is wrong. Peter Hain says slavery apology was correct. On Iraq he says we need to engage the surrounding powers to help make democracy flourish. Next question is Charles Clarke (Lab MP) justified in describing Trident's replacement as an expensive new weapon for the last war. Mark Durkan agrees, Trident has no deterrent in the modern world, it's a cold war weapon, he says Trident has life in it yet. Audience members then comment on what else the £25 billion could be spent on, then D. Trimble feels some unstable countries have nuclear weapons, and Britain needs a nuclear weapon for the future. J. Donaldson agrees it's not the time to go non-nuclear, as Britain still faces a threat, audience comments on this a man says like Saddam let's pretend we have them. Peter Hain says he wants proper period of consultation in Parliament and with the public for this critical decision. M McGuiness says it's wrong to spend £25 billion on a weapon of mass destruction with UK poverty levels, he rejects Donaldson's defence of the British/Army saying in NI they were involved in terrorism and there isn't a word about it. Last question if the panel could paint a slogan on Stormont what would it be, Peter Hain says get back to work and get back soon. M. Durkan says open for real business, J. Donaldson says support the Police and rule of law, M McGuiness, it's time to work together, live together and share power, D. Trimble says "open for business". | ||
DVD No. |
D06550 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9181 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 30th Nov 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 16 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson the programme begins with an interview with DUP's Jim Allister MEP, who's believed to be against his party accepting the St Andrews Agreement as a way forward. Allister says the party's position is clearly stated in an Executive statement of 3 weeks ago that before any deal with SF there has to be upfront delivery from SF and the government on the outstanding issues, and that delivery by SF on Policing must be tested and proved over a creditable period, he adds until that is done, the DUP has no decision to make, he then comments on Paisley's statement in Stormont last Friday including his later clarification statement. If there's confusion he says it's over the delivery issue and its testing period he adds there cannot be an election on March 26th as delivery and testing period won't be established by then, one of the tests he want is to see active encouragement of RCs to join the PSNI, the St Andrews Agreement is only between the two governments he says, another of his tests would be to see if SF allow Short Strand residents to give evidence in the Robert McCartney case. Allister says the St Andrews Agreement is undoubtedly a supplement to the GFA, it does add improvements on the accountability of ministers he admits, then he lists the faults he sees in the current Act in Parliament, like default, d'hondt, and the "absurdity" of having a SF first minister even though there's a Unionist majority in the assembly. Allister says the 9 Nov executive decision and not tomorrow's decisions that bind him, and he will continue to voice very deep seated concerns of Unionists, largely round the testing period issue. He says Ian Paisley's leadership is not the issue. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist F O'Connor looks at Unionist dissent within the UUP in 1998 and the role of the DUP back then and compares it to the DUP position now in 2006. With tomorrow bringing the publication of the new electoral list, Noel Thompson introduces a film report from Julia Paul that shows voters may be considering not voting and are fed up with politics, the film clip compares the panto Pinocchio with events at Stormont's last week, and Paisley's comments on his nomination, then M. Stone's farcical attack attempt, the NI Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to get people to register to vote. Its Chief Seamus Magee comments on declining voter turnouts at elections, down 12% over the years. Followed by vox pop of the views of the public on voting. The QUB politics Prof. Rick Wilford voices his concerns. Then back in the studio N. Thompson introduces a debate on policing and MI5's role between SDLP's A. Attwood and SF's G Kelly. Attwood begins by outlining the work they have done on bringing accountability and complaints to MI5's role here and he says SF slept in on the issue. Kelly rejects this, denying they gave a veto to the DUP on devolving Police and Justice (P & J), he accused Attwood of joining the Policing Board too soon, before MI5 was an issue here and that the SDLP accept MI5 has a role in Ireland, SF do not accept that he says and he also rejects the force within a force operations of MI5 and SB. Kelly says accountability issues are not yet sorted and transfer of police and justice powers is essential. Attwood then says Kelly said 5 weeks ago there had been unprecedented changes in policing, he accepts devolution of P & J is important but repeats in Dec 04 SF gave the DUP a veto, Attwood denies most nationalists won't support policing, he says 85% support policing. Kelly is then questioned about issues like giving info on the murder of Garda McCabe in the republic. Kelly replies justice has been done in this case, he accuses the SDLP of voting in 28 day detention. Attwood wonders if SF and DUP will be able to deliver a deal. | ||
DVD No. |
D06550 | Tape No. |
361 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9182 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 1st Dec 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then Church of Ireland A/Bishop Robin Eames has said there should be no quick fix on policing here. When they met today the DUP's Ian Paisley and MLAs had a clear the air meeting in the Templepatrick Hilton, following the 12 MLAs statement last week, film report with I/ Paisley Jnr's comments, then R Eames comments on trust and policing after he met the DUP. The High Court has been told that P Hain should sack interim victims/comm B McDougall, the call was made by a lawyer for Relatives for Justice during a hearing on the appointment process. The new NI electoral register published today is 7% or 83,000 lower than before. Film report says biggest drop is in West Belfast which has a 15% decrease. From now on registration will be every 10 years. A new survey has revealed that RCs and Protestants are equally supportive of the Police Ombudsman's Office. Film report. All the Ulster Bank £5 notes (1 million in total) which went on sale on Monday are sold. Then latest on murder of Grace Moore (38) in West Belfast as police search continues. The marching season ends tomorrow with the Apprentice Boys Lundy Day parade in Derry. Film report on the low key run up this year with comments of PSNI's Ch/Superintendent Richard Russell, then Apprentice Boys spokesman William Allen's views, followed by Doncha MacNellis of Bogside Residents. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06550 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9183 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Man With Conviction | ||
Description: |
Examination of the case of Belfast man Christy Walsh, convicted in 1991 of having a bomb. His conviction was based on the word of a British soldier. It shows his battle to date, to clear his name in the courts. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
362 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5698 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC |
Type of Programme: |
Documentry | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
1606: Dawn Of The Ulster Scots. | ||
Description: |
Fiona Montgomery traces 400 years of her family's history back to plantation immigration of lowland Scots. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
362 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5699 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then film report from Stormont on the exchange between SF's G Adams and DUP's I Paisley's in the assembly on republican Presbyterians in 1798, with Paisley claiming they weren't Presbyterians but Unitarians, a claim Adams denies. Then DUP Chairman Maurice Morrison attacks SF on the policing issue saying a bland statement won't be enough. Meanwhile the government has announced today the MLAs here can have more money for staff and advisers, UUP's Reg Empey comments on this issue. In Co Tyrone a road at Newtownstewart has been closed due to a security alert and in Craigavon an improvised rocket launcher was found in Craigavon, and a suspect device was found near a pub in Strabane. In Belfast the last barriers in the city, around the High Court are being dismantled. Film reports. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06550 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9184 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
24 mins 7 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Insight | ||
Programme Title: |
A Man with Conviction | ||
Description: |
This programme presented by Chris Moore looks at the case of Christy Walsh who was convicted in 1991 of possessing a coffee jar bomb solely on the word of a British soldier. Moore begins by reminding us in 1991 the high profile cases of the Birmingham 6 and the Maguire 7 were sorted, film clips shown, but another unheralded miscarriage was beginning at an alleyway in Suffolk says Moore. Jane Winters of British/Irish Rights Watch comments, then Moore reviews the arrest of C. Walsh on June 5th 1991, with C. Walsh describing exactly what happened, his fingerprints weren't on the bomb, but he was convicted on the word of 2 British, even though fibres on the bomb didn't match his clothing. The Appeal Court has twice upheld the conviction. Jane Winters battles on for justice. With C Moore, Walsh revisits the Suffolk area and retraces his steps that day, and answers questions from Moore, then at Falcarragh Drive in Lenadoon he describes choices he made. Moore then reviews Walsh's days living in Cork where he met his wife Tara, and began efforts to clear his name. She had travelled from New York where she was a civil liberties intern to visit him in jail. Tara recalls she was doing an analysis of anti-terrorist laws. Both became obsessed with Christy's case for justice, their lives were taken over she recalls. In 1993 the first appeal failed, Christy recalls the hostile police tactics during his interrogation, physical abuse and psychological abuse, he explains why he went into the republican wings. Jane Winter recalls getting his letter looking for help, and her advice to him, get eye witnesses. Newspaper stories shown, then Conor Bradley recalls coming forward, using a map he details what he saw that day. The CCRC was asked to review the case by Jane Winters, they decided there was a possibility the conviction would be quashed. The Para soldiers Cpl Blacklock and Pte Boyce's statement were examined by Moore, the CCRC Investigator found lack of veracity in the soldiers evidence. Jane Winters recalls the Met/Police re-interviewed the soldiers and one retracted his evidence and admitted he'd been coached on his evidence. Walsh recalls his joy at that time, even though it took 3 years. Moore reviews the new evidence prepared, and reveals the Appeal Court upheld the conviction, Jane Winters says it was the worst judgement she had ever seen from a Diplock Court. Tara recalls her feelings then C. Walsh recalls his reactions. Jane Winters recalls Lord Justice Carswell's comments on the eye witness. Moore reads out his comments on Conor Bradley, who then gives his reactions, he has no convictions. June Winters then outlines other faults in Carswell's judgement, it was a partial judgement she says, he even refused to consider the new statements given by the 2 Paras when interviewed by the CCRC, Carswell's statement on this is shown. Jane Winters comments on CCRC's independence from the defendant. Tara comments on their lives now living in Cork, then Christy recalls he continued with working on his case and outlines his plans, Moore comments then Jane Winters on his choices of success in the future. | ||
DVD No. |
D06550 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9185 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 4th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
38 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
1606: Dawn of The Ulster Scots | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Fiona Montgomery this programme traces 400 years of her family's history, since they first arrived with the new planters at Donaghdee in 1606., led by James Hamilton and Hugh Montgomery. She begins with a profile of Scots lowlander James Hamilton the son of a Protestant minister, and Hugh Montgomery whose family were powerful in the Scots lowlands in Ayrshire. Scotland then was ruled by King James VI who would later became James I of England and Montgomery and Hamilton had influence on him. The decade before their arrival saw a decade of war in Ireland between Gaelic Irish chiefs and the army of Elizabeth I, many of the chiefs were in jails and their lands taken by the Crown. In 1602 Con O'Neill was imprisoned in Carrickfergus Castle, by Sir Arthur Chichester, but then James I succeeded Elizabeth, O'Neill wife made a deal with James I. Fiona explains how it would work, the escape plan worked Thomas Montgomery freed Con O'Neill who went to Scotland and Braidstone Castle. Fiona visits the site of Braidstone Castle and talks to Archie Graham, who lives on the site now. Con O'Neill and Hugh Montgomery made a deal and both went to London to get the ok of James I, but James Hamilton was also showing and interest in getting a foothold in Ireland, Fiona profiles him, with views of Prof Jane Ohlmeyer of UCD where Hamilton was one of the first fellows in 1592. Historian/author Dr John McCavitt comments on how he ended up in Dublin, Hamilton was a very close ally of James I and Montgomery didn't know this. Fiona details how Hamilton had spied on Elizabeth I for James. He suggested to James split the Con O'Neill estate 3 ways, O'Neill, Montgomery and Hamilton. The King agreed and from then on Montgomery and Hamilton became rivals even though Montgomery was given a knighthood, but then in November 1605, Guy Fawkes plan to blow up Parliament failed. Fiona explains how if it had of been successful, history would have been changed forever. Dr John McCavitt explains the conditions in Ireland at that time, with plague everywhere, he says Montgomery/Hamilton were speculators who took a chance. Montgomery settled in Donaghadee and Hamilton chose Bangor, by May 1606 the first wave of settlers arrived. Dr Wm Roulston of the Ulster Historical Foundation details the environment these early settlers would have found in 1605 in East Ulster. Then views of Billy Martin of the Ulster Farmers on the work needed by settlers to clear the land, and the tools used, then Prof Jane Ohlmeyer comments on the wide range of trades that came making the settlements a success by the end of the first year, and James was so pleased he sanctioned similar settlements in May 1607 in Virginia. In 1608 he awarded Hamilton a knighthood, Dr Wm Roulston comments on what happened to the native Irish who lived in the settlement areas as does Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, both agree they lost their identity and were dispossessed, but many stayed to work for the new landowners. Dr M McCavitt the 7000 Scots who arrived outnumbered the native Irish, who'd been ravished by the 9 yr war beforehand. Meanwhile in mid Ulster in 1607 the Gaelic chiefs fled in the Flight of the Earls as Prof Ohlmeyer says this opened new opportunities for Hamilton and Montgomery and James planned a wider plantation of Ulster. Dr M McCavitt comments on the King's plans for 1610 and the growing resentments amongst the native Irish as more and more land was confiscated, but as Wm Roulston says the new landowners given lands in mid Ulster weren't granted large estates, so they could be easier to control, with a 2000 acre maximum, whereas Montgomery and Hamilton had got 10s of thousands of aces, over this 20 years the migration to Ulster of planters became an unstoppable flow, with 80,000 here by time Hugh Montgomery died. Dr M McCavitt comments on his funeral in 1636. Fiona says on 4th September 1636 the Eagles Wing left Ulster with Ulster Scots going to America. James Hamilton lived until 1644. Fiona visit their family home at Rosemount in Greyabbey, the Montgomery home for 400 years. She interviews her father Wm Montgomery about events after Hugh's death in 1636, over the centuries their lands shrunk form 100,000 acres to 8,000 acres, they talk about family records and William shows the oldest Montgomery possession a silver box. Fiona visits Greyabbey Monastery which in 1626 Hugh Montgomery restored and installed Rev David McGill as the first minister, the grounds are still a final resting place for many Montgomery's, including one Hamilton. Fiona explains how this happened despite the rivalries. Fiona then visits Killyleagh Castle, the home of the Hamilton's since 1625 where she talks to Lt Col Rowan Hamilton, they look at a 1628 painting of James Hamilton, they discuss the bitter row between the two original planters and its origins, they talk about the 1636 marriage of a Jane Montgomery to a Hamilton, Rowan Hamilton explains how this happened. Fiona then visits a tenant family of the Montgomery's Willie McEvoy who talks "Ulster Scots" language. The film clip of Rosemount event in July 2006 to mark 400th anniversary of the plantation with folk musician Willie Drennan on the details of Ulster Scots music. Fiona then summaries what she's discovered in this programme. Dr M McCavitt says it seems only now after 400 years are the planter and the gael arriving at a political settlement. | ||
DVD No. |
D06560 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9186 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
50 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Profile Of Eoin O'Duffy | ||
Description: |
This documentary examines the life and times of Ireland's Blueshirt/Fascist leader and examines why he was the contraversial figure. It shows contemporary film clips and is commented on by local historians. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
362 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5700 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then the British government has removed automatic 50% remission for prisoners here convicted of violence or sex crimes, also today NIO Min David Hansen has apologised to the family of murder victim Attracta Harron for a failure in the system leading to her death. Film report with David Hanson's remarks, then Margaret McAlorum, the mother of Megan McAlorum (16) killed by a sex attacker comments. Then PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde's reactions. In London Paisley and the DUP met PM Tony Blair. Film report from Ken Reid covers last night's meeting between T. Blair and Irish PM B. Ahern with DUP's N Dodds comments after their meeting, and Maurice Morrow's views. Then Paisley says time is of the essence, SF must put their money where their mouth is. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06560 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9187 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 5th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
52 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Eoin O'Duffy An Irish Fascist | ||
Description: |
This programme is about Eoin O'Duffy the leader of Ireland's Blueshirt Fascist Movement in the 1930s, it explores what drove him to become the controversial figure he was, his younger days in Monaghan and his IRA involvement. Programme begins with old film clips of O'Duffy talking about the National Guard of Ireland, as following the role of Collins and O'Higgins, he was more than Ireland's fascist, he was a ruthless IRA leader, a Garda commissioner and the first President of Fine Gael, a complex and contradictory character who was a key figure in the building of the Free State. O'Duffy used to portrait his childhood as an ideal rural one but in reality he was born in 1890 into a world different from the one he liked to remember, it was dominated by poverty. On a 15 acre farm, Terence Dooley describes his background, then author Diarmuid Ferriter comments on the ever present sectarian tensions, in border areas. Brian Henley author The IRA 1926-36 explains how those tensions shaped his view of the North. Fearghal McGarry author of Eoin O'Duffy says he was youngest son very attached to his mother, distant from his father, his mother died in 1902, he wore her ring for the rest of his life. Politically he was moulded by the sectarian tensions of his youth in Monaghan, by 1914 he was local leader in the GAA. Fearghal McGarry explains his views on the GAA, as opposition to British values, it helped awaken the consciousness of a more militant nationalism, but it was the executions f 1916 that transformed O'Duffy's politics and his life. QUB's Richard English explains 1916's effect on Irish Nationalists, O'Duffy joined the Irish Vols in Monaghan, by 1918 he was jailed in Belfast for drilling Irish volunteers. D Ferriter comments on the "prison martyrs" role and its results, during the War of Independence he rose through the ranks of the IRA, his commander called him the best man in Ulster, he met M. Collins in 1917. F McGarry says O'Duffy's IRA men in Monaghan killed over 20 people, only 3 or 4 were Crown forces, half of the dead were non combatants, he adds because on 1/3 of Monaghan's population were republicans it came a dirty war with a ruthless O'Duffy sanctioning executions of civilians deemed to be working against the IRA. F McGarry details the shooting of informers including Patrick Larimour, an IRA man who turned informer. After the war Duffy emerged as a great organiser, a man who got his men's obedience, and a doer. Brian Hanley comments on his qualities. It was a time of meritocracy within the revolution, sons of lowly farmers ended up in positions of authority in the IRA. By 1921 he had to decide to accept or reject the Treaty. D Ferriter comments that people very quickly took sides on the matter. Brian Henley comments on O'Duffy's speech and how pro treaty leaders wanted action men like him on their side. In private Henley says O'Duffy told Monaghan IRA men this is a tactical manuoevre, we'll rearm and "blow the shit out of the Treaty". In 1922 after choosing the pro treaty side he was appointment IRA chief of staff. Film clip shown after Michael Collins assassination 8 months later, he took charge of the new Civic Guard, the police, an enormous task, Richard English (QUB) comments on this period as O'Duffy's most positive, then author Conor Brady comments on the importance of the police to the pro treaty movement. O'Duffy's praise for his unarmed police is read from his writings, he put effort into getting recruits who resembled his views of the morals of Irishmen. D. Ferriter comments on this aspect, saying O'Duffy seen the Garda as an extension of him and his values. B Henley says he celebrated the values of those from the countryside and a Catholic force was created, in the post civil war period B Henley says O'Duffy was a successful commissioner, D Ferriter comments, then a reading from O'Duffy's writings lays out his rules against drink and drunken policemen, were a menace to their comrades he says. Yes in private O'Duffy was starting to drink heavily, he was also upset by what he saw as decadence in society, he saw this as a problem he had a duty to address. F McGarry explains O'Duffy's philosophical views on law and order and he felt his job was also to make Ireland a better nation, he was infuriated by the democratic process that refused him permission to take on the old civil war enemies whose star was rising politically. F McGarry comments on these tensions then author Mike Cronin outlines O'Duffy's concerns beyond his remit of law and order, he's looking at political enemies. In July 1927 the Minister of Justice Kevin O'Higgins was shot dead by the IRA, the government needed a hard man like O'Duffy but were alarmed by his letters them calling for extermination of republicans. Brian Henley comments on O'Duffy's views of the IRA then. The government began to doubt his judgement but O'Duffy's hostility against Fianna Fail and particularly De Valera grew. Richard English (QUB) comments on the Fine Gael anxieties at this time, O'Duffy felt insecure. Film of De Valera speaking. Brian Henley says O'Duffy felt the Irish public was "rotten" for not showing gratitude to pro treaty parties. Then in Feb 1932 the Irish voted Fianna Fail into office, Brian Henley comments on O'Duffy's view of this. Then D Ferriter says O'Duffy know De Valera would sack him. All the commentators agree, Fianna Fail knew O'Duffy would try to undermine them. De Valera released republican prisoners. Film of Dublin rallies, with De Valera's speech, O'Duffy survived 1 year as Garda Chief under a Fianna Fail government then on 22.2.33 De Valera sacked him. O'Duffy lost his job, his status and home, he never recovered from the shock. In his writings he calls De Valera a sham patriot. His sacking caused a political controversy. F McGarry outlines the various political reactions, elements within the pro treaty blue shirt movement turn to O'Duffy to lead them in opposition to De Valera, a new political force called Fine Gael is formed and O'Duffy becomes President. O'Duffy is now the main political figure of the opposition. The blue shirts took much of their inspiration from the fascist movements that were growing across Europe. R English comments on their politics, liberalism and democracy had failed. D Ferriter agrees, O'Duffy became very pro Nazi, he was a fascist, his writings reveal his views of Hitler and Germany. Brian Henley and D. Ferriter comment, over 30,000 people joined the blue shirts. F McGarry describes a Blueshirt meeting and a reconstruction of part of his speech hears him call on civil war rhetoric, often his meetings ended in violence, with fighting breaking out with republicans, newspaper headlines on this shown. D Ferriter and Brian Henley comment on the major disorder (1934) of that summer, especially in Tralee. In Westport O'Duffy himself was arrested after a provocative speech, his speech's not included bitter personal attacks on De Valera, whom he called a half breed. F McGarry details the content of O'Duffy's speech's at that time, praising fascism, gradually Fine Gael figures begin to see him as an embarrassment, a film clip shows him speaking from a hotel balcony. R English says his sense of importance was grossly inflated by this time, he was becoming a liability to FG leaders. Then in Sept 1934 key figures Ned Cronin and James Dillon forced O'Duffy to resign as president. O'Duffy then set up his own organisation the National Corporate Party an openly fascism party. Mike Cronin comments that O'Duffy was going nowhere, but Mussolini continued to fund O'Duffy into the mid 1930s says F McGarry, until Europe's fascists also came to see him as a buffoon and not the future of Irish politics. In 1936 O'Duffy came to the fore again this time in his support for General Franco in the Spanish civil war, he prepared to take a brigade of vols to john Franco. Brian Henley says Ireland since the civil war as a communist assault on Catholicism. O'Duffy got 700 men not 5000 he promised. R English comments on their fanfare leaving Ireland, then B Henley on the farce it all became in Spain. Its first engagement was a friendly fire incident with Franco's own forces. Within several weeks Franco wanted rid of O'Duffy's Irish Brigade. After 18 months of little action having killed more of its own side than the enemy O'Duffy's men returned home. O'Duffy's action man reputation was in tatters. Brian Henley comments on his decline, he was now virtually an alcoholic. During WWII O'Duffy dreamed of being installed as a pro Nazi leader in Ireland when Germany won the war but in reality he lived in a political and personal wilderness. By 1943 he had dropped out of Irish politics, he was drinking heavily and now seen by most as a failure. Brian Henley comment on these days, on 30th Nov1944 O'Duffy died, aged 54. He was given a state funeral and buried near Michael Collins but controversy continued after his death not least about his private life. F McGarry speculates he may have been gay, but D Ferriter says there's no evidence about his sexuality. The commentators then summarise O'Duffy's legacy and how he's been air brushed from Fine Gael history, he is given credit for 1922-27 in building up an unarmed police force. O'Duffy wrote I seek no praise I did my duty. | ||
DVD No. |
D06560 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9188 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 7th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
30 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
In the studio, C. Ruane (SF) debates the issue of homophobia with G. Dawson (DUP). This is in responce to I. Paisley Junior's comments on homosexuals. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
362 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5701 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 7th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 58 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
LVF leader Jim Fulton jailed for life for the June 99 killing of Portadown mother Elizabeth O'Neill. Film report on NI's longest running terrorist trial and the list of convictions, today with reaction of O'Neill family. Also convicted today was Muriel Gibson (36) guilty of withholding info on the killers of Adrian Lamph, LVF membership and possession of firearms, and explosives. Diss/reps have caused disruption in Strabane and Lurgan with bomb alerts. Film report. In the study Catholic Bishop Donal Keown explains why the Catholic Church is against the Dept. of Education's document a Focus on Educational Change, he's questioned by Paul Clarke on his objections to the changes. Next report is claim by Audit Committee the government has been borrowing money here it didn't need. Jamie Delargey reports on the figures. A local paper Andytown News has begun a campaign to increase the electoral voters list which is lower than expected. SF's Pat Doherty and Seamus Magee of the electoral commission comment, then Chief Electoral Officer Douglas Bain on the papers campaign. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06560 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9189 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 7th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 0 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Iintroduced by Noel Thompson his first interview is with SF's Catriona Ruane and the DUP's George Dawson and they discuss the SF accusation that the DUP is being homophobic in its rejection of the Equality Act which bans discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and comes into force on the1st Jan 07. C Ruane says it has no problem with a Stormont debate on the Act but objects to the way the motion is framed, by the DUP which she says is a gay bashing motion, at a time when hate crimes have risen 175% against gays, she mentions DUP Cllr Maurice Mills comments Hurricane Katrina being God's revenge for allowing a gay festival in New Orleans. G Dawson says SF aren't reading the motion as it criticises the Act for inadequate consultation and the Act doesn't apply in England yet. He also says it's a bad law that allows one set of equality measures to trump another set, i.e. the right to hold a religious view point. He quotes examples above and beyond goods and services, to which the Act will apply in his view. C Ruane says he's scare mongering she says some elements of Christianity do accept equality. She says same sex couples should be allowed to adopt. G Dawson repeats his views on the Act stopping religious view on homos being expressed. Dawson says he condemns violence against individuals. Both argue and sling accusations about who's giving lectures on violence, with Dawson highlighting SF's poor record on Human Rights. In the If You Ask Me Spot, journalist Fionola Meredith complains about performance art in Belfast where "an idiot" in cling film sang the Soldiers Song translated into Ulster Scots, she says leave out the weapons and Michael Stone antics with the revolving door at Stormont looked like performance art. Was he paying homage to the early 20th century futurists. She also refers to the events inside the changer as having an Alice in Wonderland feel, a never ending tea party with fat salaries for all. She the comments on court judgments against Peter Hain, saying we have all forgot what reality looks like. Next Noel Thompson introduces a film report from Julia Paul investigating how many people here are prepared not to pay water charges if the government introduces them, with comments of Gary Mulcahy of the We Won't Pay Coalition. Film clip from the 1980s shows Unionists burning their rates bills as a protest against the Anglo Irish Agreement, with Paisley's comments at that time. In the1970s 40,000 households in nationalists areas withheld their rent and rates payments, QUB Prof Tom Haddon recalls it, as a campaign against internment. The Unionist government then introduced the Payment of Debt Act. Tom Hadden explains how it worked and how after Sunningdale it was an SDLP Minister Austin Currie who had to enforce the Act. Tony Cahar, a solicitor explains why he thinks today's anti water charges campaign won't work and explains the laws on the recovery of debts. Then Peter Bunting of The Irish Congress of Trade Unions gives his views. N Thompson's next theme is the warnings to the public about global warming and trying to get the public to take it seriously. In the studio Dr John Sweeney a scientist and John Gilliland the Sustainable Development Commissioner discuss the issues and a conference on the subject tomorrow is previewed. | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9190 |
Date Broadcast: |
Fri 8th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
14 mins 27 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
The Public Accounts Committee at Westminster has criticised the government for the failure of schools in loyalist areas. Film report with the statistics from Jamie Delargey. 1 in 5 pupils here leave school without being able to read and write properly. MP Ian Davidson comments In studio Univ/Ulster Dr Peter Shirlow gives interview on the reasons for lack of achievement in loyalist areas as hangover from industrial past, and cultural reasons he comments on the role of the Unionist politicians. Then film report from Blackmountain Primary School in Springmartin, North Belfast, with principal Billy McCauley on the lack of drive and aspiration in his P7's and the lack of support in loyalists areas. PUP's D Ervine comments on the importance of education and his community's lack of understanding that fact. In courts Newry man Gary Jones was jailed for 14 years for an attempted mortar bomb attack. Film report. In Belfast a jeweller was kidnapped and robbed in Stockman's Lane. However police were told and after a car chase 2 men were arrested at Finaghy Park south. Film report. The DUP and SF have agreed if devolution gets up and running there should be 1 minister over Policing and Justice here. Film report from Stormont meeting. SF's G Kelly reveals his life has been threatened by diss/republicans. Then DUP's Arlene Foster comments on Policing & Justice saying such a move needs community confidence, then SF's G Kelly comments on the SF views. Next report is from Derry on the controversy over its name, Derry or Londonderry which is a sensitive issues, now gateway signs are calling it "the Walled City". Film report with views or SF Cllr Kevin Clifford on the councils "cop out". Then Derry's Council's Development Officer John Meehens' views, following by reaction of UPRG's David Nicholl. (6pm Fri) | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9191 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 11th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
8 mins 18 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then from Stormont a DUP motion against the introduction of new laws here on 1.1.07 making discrimination against gays failed on a split Stormont vote, but the laws would be introduced anyway. Film report with DUP's J Donaldson comments in Stormont then UUP's D Nesbitt's views, then SF's Catriona Ruane's views and SDLP's Patricia Lewelsey, followed by Gay Rights spokeswoman Mary Quiery's reaction. SF's President G Adams has received a death threat from diss/repubs, the second threat to a SF leader in days. Film report with G Adams reaction and UUP's D Kennedy cynical views. Next report from Colerain where the organised crime task force has began to make young people aware of how to spot fake goods, film report has the young people's reactions and views of Assets Recovery Agency's Alan McQuillan and Kieran Sharp of the Federation Against Copyright Theft. Followed by NIO/Minister Paul Coggins. (6pm Mon) | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9192 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 12th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
55 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Frank Aitken | ||
Description: |
A documentary profiling the life and times of one time IRA Chief in the South Armagh. He became a pacifist and Ireland representative at the United Nations. He was also Devaleras right hand man. Contemporary film clips are used and the review is from historians: Eamon Phoenix and Harold O'Sullivan. (Last 8 minutes of this documentary is on tape 363) |
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DVD No. |
Tape No. |
362 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5702 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 12th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
53 mins 20 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
Hidden History | ||
Programme Title: |
Frank Aitken Gunman, Statesman | ||
Description: |
This programme profiles Frank Aitken who played a key role in the history of the Republic, he was a founder member of Fianna Fail, a respected figure on the world stage who worked for peace, but he also had a violent past, rarely seen during his 50 years in politics, he moved from being an IRA guerilla leader to a virtual pacifist. The documentcontains reconstructions based on extracts from official records, private papers and eye witness accounts. Begins in Jan 1922 the British troops leave Ireland and a treaty was signed to end the War of Independence but Ireland is still not at peace, as anti-treaty forces under De Valera and pro treaty forces under M Collins square up to each other, film clips shown and author Joe Lee comments, in the South IRA units split, while in the North a civil war was already began as the fledging Northern State tried to assert its authority over republicans and nationalists. Eamon phoenix comments on events in the North with 60 deaths a month and the role of the 'B' Specials. Historian Harold O'Sullivan says the North was atrocity after atrocity. In 1922 F Aiken was a senior IRA man in Ulster, photos shown, within a year he'd made his mark on the national stage. Eamon Phoenix profiles the Aikten family roots, they had been of Planter stock until his grandfather married a Catholic, his son F Aitken Jnr comments on their ancestors and his father's early involvement with Sinn Fein, at 15 joining the Irish Vols, photos shown, more comments from H O'Sullivan, and author Robert Lynch on Aikten qualities as an organiser who gets things done. His son Loclann Aikten says his father wouldn't take about the war years, but then the commentators profile the Northern IRA in which Aikten was considered a ruthless leader, attacking Newtownhamilton Barracks in 1920, then Camlough Barracks, near Newry they attacked a military train killing 4 soldiers and 80 horses. By Spring of 1922 Aikten was OC of the IRA's Fourth Northern Division, operating from a form British Barracks in Dundalk but in Dublin the split over the Treaty was hardening. Eamon Phoenix explains why and how Aikten was determined his fight should be in the Northern statelet, he tried stalling the civil war, acting as an honest broker and stressing the Northern issue says E Phoenix, Collins had drawn up plans for a major Northern offensive, hoping war in the North would prevent it in the South. Robert Lynch gives details of his plan, then E Phoenix comments, these plans lay buried for decades in military archives, now they've been released statement from Patrick Casey the Vice OC of Newry IRA Brigade comments on their arms and of a plan for a full scale rising, then Adj John McCoy statement says rising fixed for May 19th, then E Phoenix says on May 18th the RIC was attacked in Tyrone and East Ulster but nothing happened in South Armagh and Down, when Aikten was asked by Casey why no orders to attack, Aikten replied their division wasn't taking part in the rising, the whole plan misfired. Phoenix says his action led to the defeat of the Northern IRA and he speculates as to why Aikten done nothing he comments on the divisions within the South's new cabinets with ministers like K O'Higgins wanting the North sidelined. Phoenix says Aikten's name became mud with many Northern IRA men, right up to the 60s and 70s the Northern conflict continued futile and increasingly sectarian. H O'Sullivan comments on the slaughter, Robert Lynch comments on the pressures on Aikten by June 1922. In the North and maintaining a neutral stance in the South split to reassert his authority in June 22, Aikten ordered attack on a Protestant village near Newry. H O'Sullivan comments, events began with the killing by the B Specials of 2 RCs near Aikten's home on June 14th and on the same night Specials broke into the home of republican James Magill and attempted rape on the women folk. Aikten on the 15th June led his men to wait on a Specials patrol, reconstruction shown. 1 Special was killed, on the same night, IRA men in another party reached village of Atinavey outside Newry. Aikten's writings call it a holocaust of innocent Protestants, killing 6 people, speculation is discussed as to whether Aikten gave the order for the attack. Drew Nelson of the Orange Order at Altnavey Orange Hall describes the attack and affects on their community. Loclann Aikten believes his father did sanction it. Drew Nelson comments on F Aikten. Soon after this civil war began in the South when Collins attacked anti-treaty forces in the 4 courts, Aikten was slow to take sides, on June 24th Aikten says his Northern division will remain neutral. E Phoenix says he drafted proposals to end the fighting. On 6 July he called for a truce, H O'Sullivan Aikten's dilemma, then on 16th July the Free State government had him arrested, with his men, but John McCoy freed Aikten from Dundalk jail with a bomb. On Aug 14th Aikten returned to raid Dundalk barrack. Sgt Riccardo Lucchesi explains his tactics, he killed 7 Free Staters and captured 100s of rifles. Dublin feared Aikten would march on them, Robert Lynch explains why he didn't, E Phoenix comments on Aikten being on the run again by March 1923 anti treaty forces had no hope of victory. Liam Lynch and F Aikten were hunted men, F Aikten writings recall the day Liam Lynch was killed, now as Chief of Staff Aikten wanted to end the civil war. Author Joe Lee comments, then Padraig Faulkner, on his order to dump arms. Aikten then recognised the political leadership of E De Valera, the first IRA leader to do so, Seam McEntee comments on the 2 men's friendship, the Loclann Aikten recalls their conversations in Aikten house, then old film of Frank Aiken talking about step by step building of the Republic, Dev wins the 1932 election and feared an army coup. Sean McEntee recalls mistrust, Aiken gave Dail TDs guns, Dev put Aiken in charge of the army. Conor Cruise O'Brien praises the move. Programme then profiles Aiken's wife and his sons comments, on their home life and his hobby of inventing things. Then film clip of Aiken talking about starting up Bordnamona etc. T K Whitaker comments. By WWII Ireland was defenseless again Britain and Germany, Brian Girvin comments. On Sept 1939 all Dial TD's supported neutrality, Aoife Bhreatnach comments on Aiken role in charge of defense, especially censorship, he wanted the population kept ignorant of the war, no freedom of the press allowed. Aiken also took a hard line on his former comrades in the IRA whose operations increased, with executions. In June 1940 Dev, Aiken and Lemass met Churchill who offered an end to partition of Irish let British use the Republic. Aiken liked the idea but the risks were too great as Joe Lee explains, the offer was declined. At war's end it was Sean Lemass who was Teriste and not F Aiken, but in 1955 Ireland entered the UN. Aiken became Ireland's representative although as Joe Lee explains he had little knowledge of diplomacy, Aiken however took an independent line, the test was the vote on China which the US always kept off the security council. Film clip of Aiken's comments on this, M Kennedy of the Royal Irish Academy tells of the opposition from the US and Britain, who got the Catholic Church to try and knock Aiden into line. Cardinal Spellman accused Ireland of betrayal but Aiken took no heed of him. A film clip shows Aiken's speech to the UN, his stance made him a powerbroker at the UN, he was behind the treaty which tries to stop spread of nuclear weapons. Conor Cruise O'Brien praises his work, as does other commentators, he now rejected war and film clip shows his remarks about maintaining world peace. When Frank Aiken became Tanaiste he held the post to 1969, a time of thawing North/South relations, when Lemass met O'Neill in Belfast. E Phoenix and Joe Lee comment on the submission of this meeting in terms of Aiken's life. In 1973 Aiden stood down as a TD, his wife died in a car accident in 1978, Frank was injured in the car crash, he died in 1983 aged 85, he was buried in Camlough, Sth Armagh. Film of his funeral in Dublin. Then Aiken's son visit's a housing estate called after Aiken in Dublin, then commentators sum up Aiken's legacy, a man of conviction. | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
362 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9193 |
Date Broadcast: |
Wed 13th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
10 mins 40 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
SF President G Adams has met PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde face to face about Policing. Film report on their agenda, MI5 plastic bullets, accountability, then Hugh Orde comments after the meeting, then G Adams calls it a positive exchange, but the building block issues on policing weren't yet resolved, he can't call an Ard Comhairle meeting at this time. Report looks back to Oct 02 Stormont raid by the PSNI, the last time republicans met police at Stormont. One hour later Hugh Orde went to the Policing Board meeting about recent attacks on the elderly. Film report with statistics between April and Dec there were 581 burglaries of old people, 353 violent crimes and 210 assaults on elderly people. Then Hugh Orde comments on PSNI efforts to lower the crime figures, then June Mallon of Help the Aged's reaction. In Derry the Rosemount Police Station and watchtower are to be pulled down. Film report. The government has dropped property developer Peter Curstan from its list of developers for the Queen's Quay site after a review of its business. Film report with Sheridan Group statement and Jamie Delargy lists the government's problem with Sheridan's accounts being filed late, and problems with financial statements. In the courts UDA man William Mo Courtney is to have his acquittal of murdering Alan McCullough appealed by the State, the first such appeal in a Diplock Court. Film report. During the St Andrews talks the British government said an Irish Language Act would be introduced here in line with similar Acts in Wales and Scotland, but today the DUP Iris Robinson criticised the government's move in Parliament, film report with Tony Blair's response. (6pm Wed) | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9194 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Politicans John O'Dowd (Sinn Fein), (MISSING) (SDLP), Alan McFarland (UUP) and Arlene Foster (DUP) debate what progress if any is being make towards setting up an executive. The outstanding problems are raised. The coming report profiles the signs that Northern Ireland people recognise, to establish which side of the divide someone might be from. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
363 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5471 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Politicans John O'Dowd (SF). Alban Magennis (SDLP), Alan McFarland (UUP) and Arlene Foster (DUP) debate what progress if any is being made towards setting up an executive. All the outstanding problems are raised. This is followed by a report on the signs Northern Ireland people use to find out which side of the divide someone might be from. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
363 | |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
5703 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
5 mins 17 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then newspaper claims 24 hrs after G Adams meets H Orde, allege that the RUC Special Branch knew loyalists planned to kill G Adams in 1984 and let the attack go ahead. Film report on the Andersonstown News story with SF MLA Alex Maskey's reaction, then Adams statement. In the Belfast Court the Crown case against Sean Howey on Omagh Bomb charges ended today after 3 months. Film report. In Dublin a 25 year old man has been shot dead in the city's continuing drug war, he's the sixth man killed in 5 days. Film report. In Ballymoney the Alliance Party has a by election for the seat of jailed DUP Cllr Desi Stewart. Film report reviews the case. In Belfast 4 men appeared on a firearms charge after their car was stopped last Tuesday, they were John Scott (18), Christopher Nitration (33), Steven Clark (28) and John Clark (31). Film report. RUC witnesses at the Robert Hamill murder inquiry may have to give evidence in public. Film report. (6pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06570 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9195 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 14th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
29 mins 24 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC2 NI |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Hearts and Minds | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Introduced by Noel Thompson, he begins by asking politicians John O'Dowd (SF), A Foster (DUP), Alan McFarland (UUP) and Alban Magennis (SDLP) if all the talks of the past year are getting anywhere. Firstly he asks SF's John O'Dowd about what progress is being made on Policing, now that SF has met the Chief Constable H Orde, he replies there needs to be movement from the DUP on the issue of a date for the devolution of Policing & Justice, to move SF forward, he says they talked to H Orde about plastic bullets and miltarisation of PSNI stations, areas he has control over. SDLP's Alban Magennis calls the DUP/SF standoff, a sham fight and explains why he believes that, he repeats also the real issue to be sorted is a date for the devolution of Policing & Justice powers. Thompson then asks A Foster to explain her party's position that a P & J minister would have no vote in the cabinet and be outside the d'hondt system, she explains her position, in a vague manner, and adds the St Andrews Agreement doesn't lay down a time scale for devolving & J. She says SF must sign up first to supporting the police, she then tries to explain the DUP comment that devolution of P & J won't happen in a political lifetime. Then UUP's Alan McFarland says SF needs to support sequencing then the rest of the deal is just a matter of sequencing, despite confidence issues. A Foster (DUP) defends her party against the accusation from H Good, that bigots in the DUP don't ever want to power share with SF. N Thompson keeps questioning her on this point and the "political lifetime" comments, to which she keeps replying it's up to SF to support policing. J O'Dowd SF they accept the need for policing, delivered without favour to anyone, he says nationalists also have fears if the DUP got the P & J Ministry, he again highlights the facts that the DUP won't engage with SF directly in talks. On the MI5 issue, he says SF will deal directly with the British government and he blames the SDLP for letting down nationalists on MI5 during their time on the Policing Board, A Magennis rejects his accusation and a row between the two men on this issue ensues. Alan McFarland then comments briefly on Darren Nesbitt leaving politics. In the If You Ask Me Spot, commentator David Vance (Unionist) gives his views on a SF/DUP deal with sarcasm he refers to a sale at the DUP store. On items like the DUP's smash SF/IRA strategy, and other recent DUP policies, he then adopts the same sale of policies theme for other parties including SF, UUP, SDLP and Alliance. The next piece from Noel Thompson is about how NI people can tell within meeting someone which side of the community they are from. It begins with a film report from Julia Paul, who studies the signs and symbols we use, with a film clip from a comedy show at the Empire on how to tell which religion a girl you have met is, then SF MLA B McIlduff lists some of the obvious signals, then PUP's D Ervine list some of the other signs he observes. The Dr Peter Shirlow of the University of Ulster talks about the pronunciation of the letter "H" and why it's said nats and unionists pronounce it differently, which he says goes back to the plantation, he also outlines why NI people use these signs. Next piece from Noel Thompson is from Lengerland, the satirical animation people, who run a film clip telling the Christmas story through the filter of local politics, a funny satirical piece. Programme ends with a comic taxi driver routine. | ||
DVD No. |
D06580 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9196 |
Date Broadcast: |
Mon 18th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
? mins ? secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then a report from Ken Reid looks at the current talks taking place at Stormont in the preparation for government committee around the Policing issue, where the government is worried SF won't call its Ard Fheis on policing before Jan 30th thereby making a March election unlikely. The PM T Blair is to meet Paisley and Adams this week. Meanwhile UUP's D Trimble says he contestant as a Stormont MLA in March's election. Ian Paisley's daughter Rhonda has secured an apology from the DUP over a sex discrimination case she brought against them. Film report on her claim. | ||
DVD No. |
D06580 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9197 |
Date Broadcast: |
Tue 19th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
7 mins 57 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Independent Television (ITV) | Channel: |
UTV (Ulster Television) |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
UTV News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
Headlines then, at a bail hearing the loyalist Michael Stone has claimed his attack on Stormont last month was a work of performance art. Film report with film clip of the Stormont incident. In an open letter to a newspaper today Stone apologised for the incident. An inquest was held today in the killing of Sunday World journalist Martin O'Hagan on 28/09/01, during which the police said the LVF killed him and they know the gunman involved but have no evidence. Film report with DCI Patterson's remarks on the LVF killers and motives, then Sun/World editor Jim McDowell comments on the killers, then views of NUJ's Ronan Brady. Next report covers the appearance of sectarian remarks on the Bebo website used by young people after the murder of Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen (15) in May. With comments of George Campbell of Ballymena Working Together Project on today's meeting of school heads and PSNI Superintendent Terry Shevlin views on Bebo and then Dr R O'Connell of Bebo's views. (6pm Tues) | ||
DVD No. |
D06580 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9198 |
Date Broadcast: |
Thu 28th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
4 mins 26 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Channel: |
BBC1 NI |
Type of Programme: |
News Report | ||
Series Title: |
BBC NI News | ||
Programme Title: |
n.a. | ||
Description: |
SF's G Adams has called a party Ard Comhairle meeting in Dublin tomorrow to discuss calling an Ard Fheis on the policing issue. Film report with G Adams comments on his proposals. In Enniskillen an incendiary device was found in a men's clothes shop and in Derry residents were moved from flats after an arson attack. NI Secretary Peter Hain today took part in a car rallying event at Stormont. Film report. (11pm Thurs) | ||
DVD No. |
D06580 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Northern Ireland | Record No. |
9199 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 30th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
87 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE1 |
Type of Programme: |
Documentary | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Mise Eire (1959) | ||
Description: |
(Irish with English subtitles) This origional programme examines the sequence of events that led to the 1916 rising and subsequent Irish history. (the first five minutes are missing) It is protrayed in an attitide adopted in the 1950s. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
363 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
5472 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 30th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
87 mins |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
RTE |
Type of Programme: |
Current Affairs | ||
Series Title: |
Mise Eire | ||
Programme Title: |
Mise Eire (1959) | ||
Description: |
(Irish with English subtitles) This old programme examines the sequence of events that led to the 1916 rising and subsequent Irish history, (first 5 minutes missing) It is presented in a contemporary 1950s manner. | ||
DVD No. |
Tape No. |
363 | |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Irealnd | Record No. |
5704 |
Date Broadcast: |
Sat 30th Dec 2006 | Duration: |
83 mins 22 secs |
Broadcast Company: |
Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE) | Channel: |
TNG |
Type of Programme: |
History | ||
Series Title: |
n.a. | ||
Programme Title: |
Mise Eire | ||
Description: |
(Made in 1959 in Irish with English subtitles, the first couple of minutes are missing) This documentary contains many black and white film clips from moments and the leaders in Ireland's history in the early days of the State. The programme begins with a look at how mankind preserved images and drawings of big events in ancient times, like the Siege of Enniskillen Castle, or the Battle of the Boyne, eventually greater details were added to the drawings like at the execution of Robert Emmett in 1803, in more modern times the history of pictures and pictures of history have changed, the first photo of Cork City is shown as an example, the camera is now a new tool for historians. It shows us the Fenians international leader or James Stephens or Denis Mulcahy, a Fenian jailed in England or Edward Maddock or and the O'Doherty. More pictures are shown from the land war, they all tell a story, an eviction in Donegal in 1890, where RIC look like a military force not a peace keeping force, with photos shown the destruction of the tenants home. This was Ireland at the end of the C19th, a film clip shows the GPO, then still photos of Douglas Hyde, Eoin MacNeill of the Gaelic League. Photo of Arthur Griffith who in 1894 he founded the newspaper the United Irishman and reported on the Boer War, photos of the UI shown. Film clip shows the Gordon Highlanders leaving Ireland for Sth Africa, amongst them Jack White. Then from Sth/Africa film of English soldiers with newspapers headlines showing their advances, back in Ireland Pax Britanica still rules. On April 17th 1900 film shows Queen Victoria arrive in Ireland, "The Famine Queen" yet she was given a royal reception. Then more reports from Sth/African war, were Irishmen fight on both sides. The fall of the Boer States effected people like Maud Gonne in Ireland and her "Daughter of Ireland" movement, photo shown. The National Theatre was also built at this time of national awakening, including the Gaelic Leagues Patrick Pearce teaching at St Enda's from 1908. At Westminster the Irish Party was playing the same old game, newspaper headlines shown as Sinn Fein opposed them that year and lost, also the Countess Mickiewicz (photo shown) and James Larkin began working with the working class poor. Markievicz founded the Fianna Eireann, film clip shows Dublin Castle the centre of English power in Ireland, and Lord Aberdeen the King's deputy in Ireland at the horse show, in 1912 the Irish Home Rule Bill is published. Then film clip shows Tory Bonar Law with Carson and Craig in Belfast and photos of the Anti-Home Rule Movements and newspaper headlines on the British army mutiny. Back in Dublin workers go on strike, still photos shown as RIC break of rallies, 2 men are killed. Film clip shown of the "Defenders of the Bosses" the RIC, once again a military force, then film clip shows the Irish Citizen Army drilling, founded after the strike and after then came the Irish Volunteers founded to oppose Carson's UVF. The British banned importation of firearms but turned a blind eye to it in Larne. Newspaper coverage shown, and photos then film of the armed UVF in Antrim, with Ed Carson, then film of him inspecting the UVF's ambulance corps. Back in Dublin Lord Aberdeen is filmed at a society event, a few days before Asgard with Erskine Childers and wife land guns at Howth, film clip of the boat, old still photos of volunteers bringing in the guns, but that night British/troops killed 3 Dubliners. Film clip of the dead's funeral, with armed volunteers present, and of Markievicz and the Cuman Na bhan. Meanwhile in Europe WWI looms, film shows army recruiting rally and photos of papers headlines promise short war for small nations freedoms, more film shows troops in France. Then Irish Party's John Redmond is criticized for acting as England's recruiting agent, with Home Rule suspended the Volunteers split, with Eoin MacNeill's faction against fighting for Britain, then film of Lord Wimborne who succeeds Aberdeen, film clip shows Irish Party's Joe Devlin, T P O'Connor in Paris, back in Ireland the funeral of O'Donovan Rossa is shown, including him lying in state and the possession to Glasnevin. Film also shows the British Army recruiting posters put up in Ireland as drives goes into full swing, with film clip of recruits marching in Dublin, then in France. This is followed by film of the Irish Vols drilling with rifles in 1915 and photos of Connolly's Irish Citizen Army. Also ready for revolution was Pearce and the IRB including Sean McDermott, E Ceant, T McDonagh, J Plunkett and Tom Clarke, photos of them all shown. Their rebellion date was set for Sun April 1916, but Eoin McNeill changed the orders, Roger Casement was arrested in Kerry, confusion reigned, but on Easter Mon the Vols mobilized. Film clip of Dublin Street shown of the GPO and the Proclamation, British Troops headed to Dublin from the Curragh and had HQ at Trinity College, photos and film shows events in Dublin, wrecked buildings etc by week's end Pearce surrendered, film of his order shown and photo of Pearce's surrender then more clips of the damaged city centre buildings and the arrested rebels including Eoin McNeill. Film clips show citizens and soldiers amongst Dublin's rubble, including the damage at end around the GPO. At Kilmainham Jail the show trials begin, then newspaper headlines announces 3 rebel leaders executed. Pearce, McDonagh and Clarke, followed by four more, Plunkett, Dally, O'Hanrahan and Wm Pearce, then another 4 executions announced, Colbert, Kent, Mallin and Heuston, with a list shown of those jailed which included De Valera, then notice of James Connolly's and Sean McDermott's execution, then film shows the 289 prisoners being marched to jail in Wales. With more film of ruins in Dublin, then a list of another 197 prisoners sent to England. Back in the Trenches, film shows Irish soldiers in the British Army. While Irish Canadians regiments arrive in Ireland on their way to France. Film of Archbishop of Armagh blessing them. Then newspaper headline shown about a Roscommon by-election, then film of jubilation in Dublin as the jailed Easter prisoners are released with the narrator saying this is the tide turning. Also film of crowds at Countess Markievicz's release, as she parades through Dublin then addresses them from a balcony. The next section called Dawning of the Day deals with Sinn Fein's (SF) electoral victories. Film of A Griffiths after victory in East Clare, newspaper headlines shown, then E De Valera on film after his victory, then film from Bodenstown Wolfe n film of the gathering of Unionists with John Redmond, Horace Plunkett, G Russell and Erskine Childers, this Congress wasn't attended by SF. Public opinion was with SF as they won more by elections in Kilkenny with Liam Cosgrove winning then newspaper story shown about Thomas Ashe's collapse in an English prison, followed by film of his funeral in Dublin, includes Larry O'Neill Lord Mayor of Dublin paying his respects as Ashe's coffin lay in state. At the Coroner's Court treatment of Irish prisoners became known and increased public anger. As he had been force feed, left to lie on the prison floor for 50 hrs, he died of heart failure, then film of his burial shown with a volley fired over his grave. After his funeral 1000s of Irish Volunteers held a parade to Smithfield. Film clip of them in ranks shown, listening to speeches, this is followed by film of the Sinn Fein congress of Oct 1917 with 100s of delegates from across Ireland, the narrator of 1959 describes this gathering in jingoistic language. At this convention E De Valera TD for East Clare is elected leader of Sinn Fein, then in Nov 1917 the Manchester Martyrs are commemorated in Limerick, a paper headline is shown. Then film clip of a parade in Limerick of the Cumann Na bhan, and despite a government ban the Volunteers march in uniform. This is followed by another film from the trenches in France where it says Irishmen still fight for Britain. Then film from Sth Armagh were a by election is being held, SF take on the Parliamentary party, it shows SF canvassers, amongst them Darrell Figgis and De Valera, then film from a rally where SF's Larry Ginnell speaks to the crowd, he is followed by Countess Markievicz, then SF President E De Valera This is followed by the Parliamentary candidate Donnelly addressing the rally as the SF speakers leave, the film commentary calls him suitable for old style nationalism in his old style volunteer uniform. Joe Devlin is also on the flip clip, after the result it's the Irish Parliamentary Party who wins, film shows their supports celebrating with close up of P Donnelly the winner. The narrator adds things will be different in Sth Armagh next time round. The paper headlines warn that Britain is thinking of brining in conscription to Ireland, then film clip shows SF deputies discussing conscription with assembly of bishops, under Cardinal Logue the bishops reject conscription for Ireland. In the towns a general strike is called, SF are to the fore in the protests and work with the unions, Film of mass rally shown and of church gate meetings, Ireland is united against conscription. Film clip shows people signing the anti-conscription pledges. The British appoint a soldier Lord French as Viceroy of Ireland. Meanwhile in Cavan SF defeat the Irish Party, then in Armagh their candidate is Fr Michael O'Flanagan from Sligo, film clip shown. Then the British arrested the SF leaders on charges of plotting with Germany but WWI ends. In Ireland the 1918 election campaign begins. Film clips and paper headlines shown of SF marches and rallies include Michael Collins at one in St Armagh, the 1918 result shows 73 SF members and 26 Unionists from Ireland. The programme ends with the word Saoirse (freedom) on screen. | ||
DVD No. |
D06590 | Tape No. |
363 |
Country of Origin: |
Republic of Ireland | Record No. |
9203 |
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