Boston College Front Row

Garret FitzGerald, twice prime minister of Ireland (1981-82, 1982-87), speaks on the decline of the Catholic Church's influence in the education and lives of Irish citizens. As prime minister, FitzGerald signed the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He is currently the chancellor of the National University of Ireland, and writes a weekly column for the Irish Times. FitzGerald is introduced by Burns Librarian Robert O'Neill, following opening remarks by Fred Lawrence, associate professor of theology and director of Boston College's Lonergan Workshop. Speaker: Garret FitzGerald Date: April 20, 2006 Length: 1:15:43