Recent releases from Ireland’s National Archives shed light on the 1994 collapse of the Fianna Fáil and Labour coalition government. The documents reveal the internal conflicts and key events leading to the downfall, including tensions over the appointment of Attorney General Harry Whelehan. While some information remains under wraps due to release policies, the papers offer valuable context to a pivotal moment in Irish political history, marking the transition to the Rainbow Coalition government led by John Bruton amidst ongoing challenges in the Peace Process.

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