Country: Ireland
Year: 18.12.1991
Dur: 38.16

The origin of the Mother and Child scheme and the controversy that developed in Irish politics as a result. Although the problems were solved almost forty years ago, the affair still creates heated discussion, and fuels Ian Paisley’s fiery sermons on occasions. With contributions from Dr. Noel Browne, Dr. James Deeney, Ruth Barrington, Sean McBride, Bishop James Kavanagh and Louie O’Brien.