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Dublin, Leinster House, Stephen's Green
1979
December 1979
14min 49sec
sound
16mm
colour
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Twelve hours before the Fianna Fáil party elects a new leader to replace Jack Lynch, Counterpoint examines what the election means for Northern Ireland. The programme assesses George Colley’s chance of being elected and discusses Charles Haughey’s arms trial controversy and stance on Northern Ireland, gathering vox pops at St Stephen’s Green.
Presenter: David Dunseith
Contributors: Paddy Harte, Fine Gael spokesman on NI; John
Wallace from the Evening Press; Gerry McGlinchy, Bookmaker
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