Compromise is difficult for the supporters of both Labour and Fianna Fáil as the parties look to form a coalition government.
Olivia O'Leary introduces a report on the difficulties for the Labour and Fianna Fáil parties if they are to form a government following a general election in 1992.
Brendan O'Brien reports on the difficulties for both parties in putting together a deal that could see them share government. The report includes extract from an interview with Seamus Brennan of Fianna Fáil telling presenter John Bowman that coalition is not an option. Eithne Fitzgerald and Dick Spring of the Labour Party are also interviewed. While Joe Jacobs Fianna Fáil chairman also offers his opinions.
Title: |
Difficult Decisions for Labour and Fianna Fáil |
Clip Duration: |
00:07:00 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Decisions Time for Labour and Fianna Fáil |
Series Title: |
Prime Time |
Information: |
A report from RTÉ's current affairs series 'Prime Time' from 10 December 1992. After the General Election of 5 November 1992, the Labour Party was the big winner, returning 33 deputies. Labour held the balance of power and, following long negotiations, formed a coalition with Fianna Fáil. Albert Reynolds was elected Taoiseach. Many supporters of both parties found the formation of this coalition hard to reconcile. 'Prime Time' is RTÉ's main current affairs series and was first broadcast in 1998 and continues today |
Local Keywords: |
General Election 1992, Dick Spring, Coalition, Albert Reynolds, Eithne Fitzgerald, Joe Jacobs, Fianna Fáil, Labour Party |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Politics and Economics |
Contributor(s): |
Brendan O'Brien (Reporter), Olivia O'Leary (Presenter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
10/12/1992 |
Production Year: |
1992 |
Country of Production: |
IRELAND |
Original Identifier: |
HX60/4238 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
