The most popular programs for the Northern Ireland Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1085 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 19:16:38 GMT Mr. Bell, author of [The Irish Troubles: A Generation of Violence, 1967-1992], published by St. Martin's Press, described his research for the book. He said he conducted over 10,000 hours of interviews for the nearly 1,000 pages of text in the book, which focuses on the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland and the United Kingdom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42686-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Journalist Ed Moloney, who has covered the Irish Republican Army since the late 1970s, discussed his book, [A Secret History of the IRA], published by W.W. Norton and Company. The book follows the struggle of the IRA to create a unified and independent Irish state, and the activities of Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, who over the course of 16 years secretly negotiated the settlement ending the IRA's thirty-year conflict with Britain. Mr. Moloney details Margaret Thatcher's diplomacy with Adams, and the actions of the American government under President Bill Clinton. After his presentation Mr. Moloney answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174149-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters about Northern Ireland. The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland agreed to transfer the province's police and justice system from British to local control by April 12, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291959-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Speaking before an audience of 8,000 at Odyssey Arena, President Clinton and others spoke about peace in Northern Ireland. He encouraged the Irish people to stay the course of the peace process and called for both demilitarization and police reform. At one point President made light of a heckler in the crowd. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161252-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Elliott discussed the recent Irish Republican Army violence. On Monday July 30, Ian Gow, a British member of Parliament from Ireland and a vehement opponent of the terrorists, was killed by a car bomb. When the Irish Republican Army claimed responsibility they explained their rationale: He was a close friend of Margaret Thatcher and developed British policy towards Northern Ireland. Mr. Elliott addressed the British rule in Northern Ireland and the tension and violence there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13377-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walsh read an Irish Republican Army announcement saying it has renounced all violence and ended its 30-year armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188115-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT The Northern Ireland Assembly held its inaugural meeting. The assembly was created as part of a power-sharing agreement originally envisioned in the 1998 U.S.-brokered Good Friday Accords. Ms. McDonald described the process ceremony and responsibilities of the assembly prior to the video of the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198021-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Amidst controversies over transferring authority over the police and the courts to Belfast from London, Secretary of State Clinton addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly. In her remarks she urged lawmakers to adhere to the peace process and not to overreact to a small minority of militants who hoped to derail the process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289411-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 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 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT At a St. Patrick's Day reception President Bush and Prime Minister Bertie Ahern talked about U.S.-Ireland relations. They had just come from a private meeting. The prime minister talked about the Good Friday Agreement signed ten years ago which brought peace to Ireland and Northern Ireland, and about the Economic Investment Conference to be held in Northern Ireland in May. President Bush talked about the contributions of the Irish to the American economy and culture. The prime minister presented President Bush with a bowl of shamrocks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204458-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Blair discussed developments in the Northern Ireland peace process and the decision to postpone acceptance of the single-European currency, the Euro. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125371-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT President Bush met with the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. First Minister Ian Paisley talked optimistically about U.S.-Northern Ireland relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202821-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Reid spoke to members about recent disarmaments enacted by the Irish Republican Army and the renewal of devolution of power in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166906-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Addressing the media from the Oval Office, President Clinton announced his intention to nominate Deval Patrick to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The President characterized Mr. Patrick as "uniquely qualified" to lead the division and said that "He's been chosen because he has distinguished himself as a lawyer whose wise counsel, keen negotiating skills, and mastery at litigation are held in the highest esteem." Media questions focused on these topics: Deval Patrick's belief that the death penalty is racially discriminatory against blacks; the New Republic's article on the Clinton health plan; U.S. efforts to promote a peace settlement in Northern Ireland; and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Blair spoke in response to a Common's Defense Committee report saying that Britain's emergency services lack the capabilities to deal with an attack of the September 11 scale. Members also questioned the Prime Minister about Rowan Williams, the new head of the Anglican Church who recently signed an open letter condemning a military attack against Iraq. Finally Prime Minister Blair reiterated the government's support of Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171449-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Mandelson of Northern Ireland spoke to the House of Commons about a recent agreement in which the Irish Republican Army would allow verification of disarmament, allowing the Northern Ireland Assembly to be reformed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157056-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kettle provided a brief overview of the role and duties of the Northern Ireland Assembly and discussed the peace process in Ireland. Following his remarks Assembly members debated whether the British Union Jack should be flown over the Assembly and other government buildings in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157656-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Minister Mandelson answered questions about unemployment and community reform in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152979-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 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 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 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 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Marking the first meeting of a new Northern Ireland government in which factions from unionist and seperatist factions shared power, British news footage of the events were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153976-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, who was joined by Prime Minister Blair, talked about the recent nuclear testing in India and the potential for other nations to use nuclear weapons. They also talked about the referendum vote on the Northern Ireland peace accord. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106172-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Mitchell discussed his book [Making Peace], published by Knopf. The book is a first-hand account of the negotiations preceding the 1998 Good Friday Peace Agreement between Northern Ireland and England and the challenges that Mitchell and other negotiators encountered. Senator Mitchell was presented with a framed reproduction of the new U.S. postage stamp commemorating Irish immigration to the U.S. He was shown signing copies of his book following the speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122650-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 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 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McGuinness spoke about the Irish Republican Army's refusal to begin disarmament or set a date for disarmament, as well as the mandates of the Good Friday Agreement. He also talked about the political situation in the Northern Ireland Assembly and the decision by British officials to dissolve the Assembly over the issue of disarmament. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155624-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Blair answered questions from members of his party and the opposition on a number of issues including an agreement on governmental elections in Northern Ireland, efforts to fight crime, and other domestic issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178766-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dougal and Mr. White discussed the continuing "troubles" in Northern Ireland. Irish Protestants, numbering approximately one million in Northern Ireland, want Northern Ireland to remain under the government of Great Britain, as it presently does. Irish Catholics, numbering approximately 500,000, desire Northern Ireland to be merged with the Republic of Ireland, which is mainly Catholic. Violence between Catholics and Protestants broke out in 1969, and has continued to this day, although talks between the two sides are being conducted in Belfast to attempt to ease political tension in the area. The two journalists discussed the continuing violence and hopes for agreement between the Catholic Nationalists and the Protestant Unionists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18572-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Trimble talked about the political and security situation in Northern Ireland. Among the topics he addressed were levels of violence, the status of disarmament, political cooperation between parties, and the U.S. role in negotiations. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180958-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2594-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191573-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Reid spoke to members and answered questions about the status of the ceasefire in Northern Ireland. He said that the British government would take a more vigorous approach to violations by paramilitary groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171485-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony on U.S. efforts to achieve peace in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63961-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCreary, Irish correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, discussed the ongoing talks between representatives the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, including Northern Ireland. The goal of the talks was to determine how Northern Ireland will be governed in the future. Mr. McCreary said Northern Ireland is made up of approximately one million Protestants, who prefer remaining under the government of Great Britain, and 500,000 Catholics, who desire unification with the Republic of Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18443-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mandelson spoke to reporters about the decision to dissolve the Northern Ireland Assembly and conditions required in order to return to self-rule. He said that future peace in the region depended on how constructively parties would accommodate each other. After his comments he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155593-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Rep. King, co-chair of the Congressional Ad Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs, talked about his book, [Terrible Beauty: A Novel], published by Roberts Rinehart. The book dramatizes the Belfast Troubles of the early 1980s through the life of a single family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152155-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT The reporters commented upon political and security issues within their own countries, as well as the role of the United States. Each correspondent also responded to viewer phone calls, many of which dealt with domestic American politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155620-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bolton talked about the emotional and psychological impact of terrorism and conflict in Northern Ireland and its influence in politics. He also talked about the operation of the Northern Ireland Center for Trauma and Transformation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178519-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McGuinness, chief negotiator for Sinn Fein, spoke with reporters following a meeting with the National Security Council. He talked about the progress of the peace process in Northern Ireland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150267-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Mowlam talked to reporters about the stalled implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. She said while both republican and loyalist groups needed to build trust and confidence. She said that the crux of the current dispute were loyalist calls for immediate disarming within the Irish Republican Army. After her comments she answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150851-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kettle talked about recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process. He also talked about headline news stories and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154010-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Mitchell, special adviser to the Clinton administration, talked about his book, [Making Peace], published by University of California Press. The book describes his participation in peace negotiations among Protestant, Sinn Fein and Unionist leaders and British and Irish prime ministers that resulted in the signing of a peace accord in March. After his prepared remarks Senator Mitchell answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166069-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Mitchell spoke about democracy and the rule of law, particularly as they related to U.S. history and ancient history as well as the recent agreement reached in Northern Ireland which he had helped negotiate. Senator Mitchell was U.S. Special Adviser on Ireland, 1994-98. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125093-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Adams spoke about the Northern Ireland peace agreements, Great Britain's failure to fulfill agreements, Protestant marches in the region, and his meeting with President Clinton on the issues facing Northern Ireland. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158141-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191573-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191573-2 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Gore spoke at an Irish-American candidates' forum. Among the issues he addressed were the Northern Ireland peace process, the future prospects for implementation of the Good Friday Accord, and the failure of the Northern Ireland Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155801-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern briefed members of the Irish Parliament on the status of negotiations on an agreement on Northern Ireland. The agreement would restore a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, a British province. Following the Prime Minister's statement, are statements from several party leaders, including the leader of Sinn Fein. This is Ireland's lower House of Parliament, called the Dail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184884-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT BBC news coverage of the breakdown in the Northern Ireland peace process was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165633-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166356-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Blair answered members questions about the Northern Ireland peace process and the use of tax funds to assist low income students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150395-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT After meeting with White House officials, Mr. Adams briefed reporters on the Northern Ireland peace process. He answered several questions about his negotiating position and Sinn Fein's most important issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158165-1 Sun, 06 Jun 1993 00:00:00 GMT