A Rise and Follow

Programme two in this four part series charts the life and times of C.J. Haughey from the Arms Trials of 1970 to the end of Haughey’s first period in office as Taoiseach. Key events include: – Haughey’s ‘wilderness years’ in the early 1970’s when he considered leaving Fianna Fáil – His time on the ‘rubber chicken’ circuit building up support from Fianna Fáil’s grass roots – The overthrow of Jack Lynch – The panic over clearing Haughey’s overdraft with AIB in the 48 hours before being sworn in as Taoiseach – Haughey’s first period in office – disarray in the economy and Northern Ireland Key interviewees: PJ Mara Sean Haughey Pat Gallagher Frank Dunlop – former Govt Press Secretary Charlie McCreevy