Professor F.X. Martin talks about how he wants the campaign to save Wood Quay to continue despite the Supreme Court decision.
Martin comments on the decisions made by Dublin Corporation and that they are possibly not the best equipped to make decisions of cultural importance.
Rodney Rice talks to Professor F.X. Martin about what next for the Wood Quay campaign.
F.X. Martin is insistent that the campaign to 'Save Wood Quay' will continue despite the decision made in the Supreme Court.
F.X. Martin describes the decision makers at Dublin Corporation. "They are not archaeologists. They are administrators."
Professor Martin reinforces that he still wants the Dublin Corporation to put a stop to the construction work and build the civic offices in a different location.
This interview was initially broadcast on the programme 'Here and Now' and now on the programme 'Playback' which reflects on the events of the week.
Title: |
F.X. Martin Meets Rodney Rice |
Clip Duration: |
00:04:59 |
Material Type: |
Audio |
Clip Title: |
"They are not archaeologists." |
Series Title: |
Playback |
Information: |
This interview was initially broadcast on the programme 'Here and Now' and now on the programme 'Playback' on 10 March, 1979.
The accompanying photograph is of Professor F.X. Martin © RTÉ Archives 0680/025 |
Local Keywords: |
Wood Quay, FX Martin, Rodney Rice, Vikings, Archaeology, |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Society and Social Issues |
Contributor(s): |
Rodney Rice (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ Radio One |
Broadcast Date: |
10/03/1979 |
Production Year: |
1979 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
AA794 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Sound: |
Mono |
Language: |
English (eng) |
