Michael Farrell talks to Pat Sweeney about references to the People's Democracy in the Cameron Report.
Farrell describes the report as "very timid" although it does make criticisms of the Northern Ireland government. Farrell denies having any connection to Revolutionary Socialist Students in England, which is cited in the report. However, he does acknowledge that they have given assistance to the People's Democracy in the past. Farrell firmly believes in the creation of a socialist republic in Ireland. However, the report implies that he is in favour of violence but have no evidence. He feels that the report identifies him as a scapegoat as they commission did not want all of the responsibility falling on the government.
Title: |
Reaction to Cameron Report - Michael Farrell |
Clip Duration: |
00:01:59 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
"The scapegoat has been selected as the People's Democracy" |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
A RTÉ News report by Pat Sweeney, who speaks to Michael Farrell of the 'People's Democracy' about his reaction to the Cameron Report. This report was broadcast on 12 September 1969. |
Local Keywords: |
Civil Rights Movement, Northern Ireland, 1969, Cameron Report, Cameron Commission, Michael Farrell, Pat Sweeney, People's Democracy, Revolutionary Social Scientists |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Wars and Conflict |
Contributor(s): |
Pat Sweeney (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
12/09/1969 |
Production Year: |
1969 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
N3971/0069B |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
