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State Papers 1983

    NI Secretary of State referred to Ian Paisley as a 'schizophrenic'
    Minister objected to military vehicles factory setting up shop in Ireland in 1983
    Cornflakes and Ribena among foods banned during Mugabe's 1983 visit to Ireland
    The ‘Free Nicky Kelly’ fliers found in New York’s subway in 1983
    Iran’s ‘championing’ of Bobby Sands in the 1980s was concerning to the Irish Government
    Paisley wanted NI families visiting prisoners in Republic to be paid for
    The Department of Finance wanted to get rid of the government jet
    Govt nervous about British nuclear plans and wanted cover ‘if anything went wrong’
    Bishops given copy of Attorney General's advice ahead of 1983 referendum
    Changes to prison accommodation rules raised concerns about homosexuality
    Haughey sought military advice on a common defence plan for Ireland and the UK
    How's your memory? Do you recall how much a round of drinks was in 1983?
    Maze prisoners badly treated by 'out of control' officers after IRA escape
    RTÉ refused an exemption on Sinn Féin broadcast ban
    This underwear ad in the RTÉ Guide caused a bit of a stir in 1978
    Cost of Margaret Thatcher's helicopter created headaches for govt departments
    Ex-senior garda advised Taoiseach not to appoint an 'outsider' as commissioner
    George H.W. Bush wanted to have a 'word in Thatcher's ear'
    Six detained air force officers caused significant tension for Mugabe’s visit to Ireland
    It would be deemed an “unfortunate event” if Mugabe was harmed on state visit to Ireland
    TDs worried about impact Dáil TV and radio broadcasts would have on their dignity
    The 30-year-old documents that unintentionally planned for Ireland's IMF bailout
    History lesson: What happened during the 1983 abortion referendum?
    The Attorney General's advice NOT to introduce 'pro-life' constitutional amendment
    Phone tapping: Papers reveal garda commissioner's belief that he had no choice but to retire
    'Ireland's Watergate': How the phone tapping scandal would lead to Haughey's downfall... eventually
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