Disclosure

The final episode in this four part series charts C.J. Haughey’s years in power from 1987 up until the revelation of his financial and personal secrets in the late 1990’s. Key events and themes include: – Haughey’s view of himself as a ‘Statesman’ in the European mould – Social Partnership and getting a grip on the economy – Sean and Eimear on the rumours of his relationship with Terry Keane – His continuing but covert role in the Northern ‘peace process’ – Fianna Fáil fundraiser, Paul Kavanagh on how donations to the party were kept by Haughey and Ray Burke – Bertie Ahern on his role as a co-signatory on the official Leader’s Account that Haughey used to part-fund his lifestyle. – Going into coalition with the PD’s in 1989 – Sacking Brian Lenihan during the Presidential Campaign of 1990 – Haughey’s resignation following Sean Doherty’s claims re: the 1982 phone-tapping. – Ben Dunne’s arrest in the United States sparking Tribunals – Sean and Eimear watch Terry Keane on the Late Late Show revealing her 20 year affair with their father – Haughey’s legacy – why he continues to fascinate us Key interviewees: Eimear Mulhern and Sean Haughey Paul Kavanagh – Fianna Fail fundraiser Bertie Ahern Dermot Desmond Ben Dunne Padraig Flynn Fr. Alec Reid PJ Mara