The most popular programs for the Ireland Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1082 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 00:15:45 GMT President Obama spoke about ties between the U.S. and Ireland. In his speech he said the enduring, centuries-old relationship the U.S. and Ireland enjoy is bound by history, friendship, and shared values. He also said that Ireland is the first stop on his visit to Europe because he wants to reaffirm those "bonds of affection." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299648-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCourt talked about his book, [Angela's Ashes], published by Scribner. The book recounts Mr. McCourt's childhood in Brooklyn, New York, and in Limerick, Ireland, where his family returned after giving up hope for success in the United States. His father was an alcoholic who at times spent the majority of his paycheck on alcohol, leaving his family hungry. Mr. McCourt writes about this as well as seeing three siblings die prematurely because of starvation or disease. The author also talked about the gift of storytelling that his father gave him which has resulted in a career spent writing, along with his brother and fellow author, Malachy McCourt. This is Mr. McCourt's first book. Pictures of his family and a video clip were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87803-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a two-part interview, Mr. Keneally talked about his book, [The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World], published by Doubleday. The book is not only a history of the author's own and his wife's families but is also an examination of the Irish Diaspora and the Irish people. He talked about one of his ancestors who was convicted of sedition and transported to Australian as a convict and another who escaped from Australia to the United States and became a general in the Civil War. He also described the 1845 potato famine that eventually forced the emigration of some millions of Irish to other countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152623-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan and Irish President Hillary made brief remarks upon President Reagan's arrival in Shannon Ireland. President Reagan then spoke briefly to the public in County Tipperary, Ireland, expressing his pride in his Irish heritage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110964-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110964-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The leaders of Ireland's three major political parties met in their final television debate before the general election on February 25, 2011. The moderator was RTE's Miriam O'Callaghan. Outgoing Prime Minister Brian Cowen recently resigned as leader of Fianna Fail, and the party was doing poorly in the polls due to Ireland's economic problems. Ireland received a financial rescue package from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298114-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke about issues of importance to Ireland and Great Britain. Prime Minister Blair was the first Prime Minister to address the Irish Parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116013-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Newly-elected Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny outlined his government program at the opening of the Irish Parliament. His Fine Gail party won the most seats in recent parliamentary elections, and he formed a coalition with the Labour Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298407-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Ahern addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he spoke about relations between the U.S. and Ireland, immigration policy, and efforts to confront international terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205106-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, spoke about her memoir, [Everybody Matters: My Life Giving Voice], at the Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311610-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the second of a two-part interview, Mr. Keneally talks about his book, [The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World], published by Doubleday. The book is not only a history of the author's own family, but also an examination of the Irish Diaspora and the Irish people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154122-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Lynch talked about his book [When the Luck of the Irish Ran Out: The World's Most Resilient Country and Its Struggle to Rise Again]. In his book he describes how the Irish economic boom of the 1990s came to be and how it went bust. He was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-5 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors talked about their views on the current bilateral relationship with their respective nations and the United States. President Obama was scheduled to travel to Ireland, Poland, and Great Britain from May 23-28, 2011. Highlights of the trip included bilateral meetings with President Obama and the leaders of Ireland, Poland and Britain. In addition, the President would take part in a state visit with Queen Elizabeth II, a public speech in Dublin, and a working dinner with the Central European head of State in Poland. They also answered questions about political violence and uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa and relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299590-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen faced leaders of the opposition parties in the Irish Parliament to answer questions about a financial assistance from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. The previous day Irish political leaders called for the Prime Minister's resignation and an immediate election. The Irish Prime Minister is under pressure to come up with a four-year plan to drastically reduce the government budget, a condition of the assistance. Some words and phrases in this program are in Gaelic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296728-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Enda Kenny spoke about allegations that Catholic priests were involved in several instances of child sexual abuse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301076-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny spoke about efforts to reform his government and promote democracy worldwide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowan. He talked about the $18 billion jobs bill passed by the Senate earlier in the day, and signed by the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292580-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Finance Minister presented the new budget in a speech before members of the Irish Dail. He outlined the government's plan to restore and renew the Irish economy by stabilizing public finances, restoring banking system, global competitiveness, protecting jobs, gaining economic confidence and restoring Ireland's reputation abroad. His remarks were interrupted several times by members who disagreed with the new budget plan. Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen addressed members in Leaders' Questions. During this session, members asked the PM questions on the budget laid out by the Finance Minister the previous day. Leader of the Opposition, Enda Kenny challenged the PM on the budget, calling it one of the "biggest smash-and-grab raids on middle income families." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285241-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cowen and President Obama participated in an annual shamorck ceremony in the Oval Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284681-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284681-4 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Giff talked about her book, [Nory Ryan's Song], published by Random House. The book describes life in 1845 Ireland during the Great Potato Famine through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl named Nory and is based on the stories of Ms. Giff's grandmother. Ms. Giff read from her book and answered questions from children in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159739-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCourt entertained the audience with anecdotes, verse and song in celebration of his most recent book, [Voices of Ireland: Classic Writings of a Rich and Rare Land], published by Running Press. The book is an anthology of modern Irish literature, poetry, and politics by twelve Irish writers. Mr. McCourt provides biographical introductions to works such as "The Playboy of the Western World" by J. M. Synge, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems" by Oscar Wilde, "Dubliners" by James Joyce and "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift. Mr. McCourt answered questions from the audience and led them in a rousing version of 'Cockles and Mussels'. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164451-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland's abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that "there is a degree of legal uncertainty" and recommended new laws that were "workable and practical" and protected the rights of doctors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ireland's Finance Minister unveiled details of the government's budget proposal. The Prime Minister was under pressure to come up with a four-year plan to drastically reduce the government's budget as a prerequisite for Ireland to receive a loan from the European Union and International Monetary Fund of approximately $115 billion dollars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296951-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Foster discussed his book [The Irish Story: Telling Tales and Making It Up in Ireland], published by Oxford University Press. In the book, Professor Foster challenges the popular stories and romantic tales that have come to represent Irish history. During the conversation, Professor Foster critiques Frank McCourt's [Angela's Ashes], the movie [The Commitments], and recent commemorations of the Irish potato famine. He also responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173686-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen released his government's four-year economic recovery plan. The plan calls for $20.1 billion in savings, $13.3 billion from spending cuts and raising $6.7 billion from taxes, in order to bring down its record deficit. The plan is also prerequisite for Ireland to receive a loan from the European Union and International Monetary Fund of approximately $115 billion dollars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296750-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country's abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on November 20, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen gave a farewell address to the Irish Parliament. He had recently resigned as party leader, and elections were scheduled for February 25, 2011. He expressed regret over his country's debt problems, and urged members to conduct a respectful and responsible campaign in the coming weeks. Following his remarks, members from the opposition parties outlined their respective agendas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297870-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern addressed a joint meeting of the British Parliament in the House of Lords. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198120-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Kenny spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-101 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country's abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on November 21, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-2 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT An RTE newscast regarding the Northern Ireland governance agreement was aired. It was followed by footage of speeches from the Irish parliament regarding the agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197391-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams addressed the party's annual conference in Dublin. He responded to criticism of the party's ties to the Irish Republican Army. The IRA had been linked to a December bank robbery and the recent murder of a young man in Belfast. Mr. Adams was scheduled to visit the U.S. beginning on March 12, making stops in Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185780-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush was interviewed for Irish television prior to his June 2004 trip to Ireland. He answered questions about international security, the war in Iraq, and the largely negative Irish reaction to his visit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182465-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The participants praised Mr. McAuliffe and described his achievements. They also called for more progress in the quest for peace in Ireland. Mr. McAuliffe and other Irish American Democrats raised a record amount of money for President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157832-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Brian Cowen was inaugurated as the prime minister of Ireland and delivered his inaugural address to the Irish Dail, or House of Representatives. Mr. Hoskins spoke via telephone on May 22, 2008, about the inauguration ceremony and Irish politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205644-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern responded to questions and comments on the political situation in Northern Ireland in the Irish Dail, or House of Representatives. Members of the Dail questioned the Prime Minister on the next steps in the peace process. The Irish Republican Army announced in July it was ending its 30-year armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189257-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush was interviewed for Irish television prior to his June 2004 trip to Ireland. He answered questions about international security, the war in Iraq, and the largely negative Irish reaction to his visit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182453-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cronin talked about the book he co-authored, [The Wearing of the Green: A History of St. Patrick's Day], published by Routledge. He explained the origins of the celebrated day, the history of St. Patrick, and how the day has been transformed into current U.S. celebrations. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. The book is co-authored by Daryl Adair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169192-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the Irish Dail, members asked Prime Minister Bertie Ahern about the Northern Ireland peace process. Prime Minister Ahern had met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and other party leaders recently, including Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams. Sinn Fein is a political party associated with the Irish Republican Army. Both groups advocate Northern Ireland's union with Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187504-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul Hoskins reported by telephone about Brian Cowen, who was inaugurated as the prime minister of Ireland on May 7, 2008. He replaced Bertie Ahern, who resigned after 11 years in power amid an investigation into his finances. Mr. Hoskins talked about the career, policies, and personality of Brian Cowen, and the resignation and the legacy of Bertie Ahern. Included in program ID 205644. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205645-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Ahearn delivered the commencement address at Boston College. He talked about the peace process and upcoming referendum in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Ahearn congratulated the graduates and praised Boston College for its academic excellence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105837-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105837-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT During the week Sinn Fein and other party leaders debated the Northern Ireland peace process in the Irish Dail, or House of Representatives. Sinn Fein is the political arm of the IRA, which was recently implicated in a 50 million dollar Belfast bank raid. This segment includes statements by a representative of Sinn Fein as well as the Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern, from February 22 and 23, 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185645-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bertie Ahern was re-elected Irish Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, by the Irish Dail. Following the vote, he and the leaders of the main opposition parties spoke of their priorities for Ireland, whose economy has grown faster than any other in Western Europe over the past 10 years. This is the first time a government in Ireland has been re-elected since 1969. Both parties in the prime minister's coalition government gained seats in the general election May 17th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170482-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The president recieved a gift of shamrocks from the Irish prime minister on St. Patrick's Day. Each leader spoke briefly about the importance of close relations between their respective countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156086-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Ahern and Mr. Bruton talked about the Northern Ireland peace agreement that requires the Irish Republic to drop its claim to Northern Ireland. They focused on the effort put forth towards the agreement and encouraged the development of relations between the two countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153992-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Questions for the Prime Minister from the lower house of the Irish parliament, called the Dail, from the previous Tuesday was shown. Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern took questions on the European Council in Stockholm, foot-and-mouth disease and taxes in Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163708-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Ahern answered questions about a U.S.-E.U. summit being held in Ireland and President Bush's planned attendance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181007-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a no confidence motion concerning the release and subsequent rearrest of 16 terrorists. The judge who ordered the releases on technical grounds was later dismissed. If a no confidence motion passes, the ruling government is dissolved and new elections are scheduled. Prime Minister Bruton's government survived the debate as the motion was defeated by a 79 to 70 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77069-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT British and Irish leaders commented on issues of mutual concern including the Good Friday agreements, the new British-Irish council, and regional cooperation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154302-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Haughey defended himself and his government during a motion of no confidence in the Irish Dail. Charges of corruption and incompetence had been level against his administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22805-1 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT