Video interview with Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Féin, for An Phoblacht on 22 June 2012. Earlier that day the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle voted in favour of Martin McGuinness shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast later that month. In this interview Adams outlines the reasons behind the decision and the potential impact of the event on the peace process. An Phoblacht is a monthly newspaper published by Sinn Féin.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 22 June 2012
Name of First Interviewee: Gerry Adams
Role at time of Interview: President of Sinn Féin
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright:
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: An Phoblacht
Time Period covered: 2011-2012
Key Individuals: Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness, Queen Elizabeth II, Michael D. Higgins
Key Words: Sinn Féin, Queen Elizabeth II visit, East-West relations, commemoration