Irish Memories: Dr. Maire O’Shea; Tape 01

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Summary

An interview with Dr. Maire O’Shea, arrested on 5th January 1985 under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and charged under the Conspiracy Laws.

Year:

1990

Duration:

0:22:00

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Genre:

Campaigning Film

Company:

Trade Union Resource Centre (turc)

Master format:

U-matic Lo band

Description

Dr. Maire O’Shea talks about coming to England in the 1950’s to work as a doctor. She goes on to describe life in Ireland for women at the time. Dr. O’Shea explains the intricacies of the Irish healthcare system - Noël Browne and ‘Mother and Child’ legislation in particular. She details her first jobs in the British healthcare system and the racism she encountered, both in the workplace and day to day life.

Credits

A TURC video tape made by Marian Hall
Interview by Patsy Davis

Notes

00:00 Comes to Britain; Irish Health Service (Campaign for Mother and Child Legislation)
19:00 Move to Birmingham
Racism