Material in this subsubseries relates to Mary Robinson's work in the area of women and equality and is arranged chronologically across three subsubseries covering the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, with a final file consisting of cuttings.

File entitled "Women!" and which includes the manuscript text of a talk by Etienne Rynne delivered at the invitation of the History Society of University College Galway (UCG) and entitled "An Evening with Prof Etienne Rynne Pondering the Role of Women in Contemporary Society", with additional MS comments on the text by Rynne with his thoughts on how the lecture went to a group of over one hundred students (Feb 1992); Printed programme entitled "Workshop for Men - Realising Our Masculinity", held at the U.C.G. Centre, Carron, Burren Co. Clare, May 1997; File includes pamphlets "Code of Practice: Measures to Protect the Dignity of Women and Men at Work", Department of Equality and Law; Pamphlet of "Equality in the Workplace", published by University College Galway, May 1997; Flyer of Statement on Sexual Harassment; Flyer from W.O.W., Women Against the Ordination of Women, Oxford, UK. File 2 includes press cutting from various Irish press and publications with stories and coverage relating to women in the news and media, gender issues, equality, the stoning of women, and other related issues.

File relating to participation by Hugh Logue and others in a Witness Seminar held at University College Dublin. Printed transcripts included from the event "From Sunningdale to St. Andrews: Negotiating a Settlement in Northern Ireland 1973-2006." Conducted and edited by John Coakley and Jennifer Todd. Includes correspondence between the organisers and Logue.

Printed programme from production of "Wired to the Moon" written by Maeve Binchy and produced by Fishamble Theatre Company, adapted and directed by Jim Culleton. Includes a programme note by Maeve Binchy and biographies and head shot images of cast and crew members.

File includes research material, notes, and correspondence regarding excavations at Winetavern Street, Dublin city. Includes copies of archaeological excavation reports; drawings of assorted objects; Correspondence between Rynne and Brendáin Ó Riordáin of the National museum, discussing matters relating to the excavation and finds. Also black and white print of miniature carved wooden head, 11th/12th c., Christchurch Place, Dublin City.

File of letters and documents regarding the decision of the Irish Government to wind down the Irish Film Board / Bórd Scannán na hÉireann. Includes Press release by IFB / BSÉ with statement and points in response to "Government Decision to Wind Down the Activities of Bord Scannán na hÉireann" (June/July 1987); Statement from Association of Independent Film Makers in response to the winding down of IFB / BSÉ; Document "Economic Analysis of the State's Investment in Bórd Scannán na hÉireann"; MS and TS letters between Tiernan McBride and others including to P.J. [Mara], Dept of the Taoiseach (19th Sept [1097]; to Padraig Ó'hUiginn, Dept of the Taoiseach (9 Sep 1987), to Muiris Mac Conghail and Michael [ ] ; Letter from Private Secretary, Dept of the Taoiseach to Tiernan McBride, all discussing the decision and future status of the IFB / BSÉ.

Statement of Facts, Notice of Motion and affidavit of Bryan Curtin; photocopy of Observations of the Government of Ireland Application 9596/81 (Williams & Others), [to European Commission] 07/06/1983; Observations of the Applicants to the Observations of the Government of Ireland, with cover letter from MR to Curtin, 18/07/1983.

Material in this file labelled "L204 Williams + Ors v Ireland" (John and Patricia and 12 other families and Association of Teachers of Travelling people v Ireland) relates to the application to the European Commission of Human Rights which was submitted 18/09/1981. It includes correspondence between O'Neill & Curtin solicitors, M O'Boyle, for Secretary for European Commission for Human Rights, and Mary Robinson (MR), Senior Counsel, 02/04/1982-22/06/1983; photocopies of legal documents submitted in original case which formed part of Brief for Counsel and was then possibly copied again and submitted in application to European Commission, including relating to the case of The Residents and Tenants Association, Fassaroe Park v Bray UDC [this case led to Bray UDC v Connors & others (including Williams) and was heard at same time]; photocopies of telex from O'Neill & Curtin solicitors to Dr HC Kruger, Secretary to European Commission of Human Rights "The Joint Petition of the following families of travellers..."; copies of submissions made by O'Neill & Curtin solicitors to the European Commission in reply to submissions by the Irish government, in relation to comments made by Sr Colette re Government submissions and in relation to supplementary reply, with cover letter from Bryan Curtin to MR, 03/10/1983; photocopy of Decision of the European Commission, 12/12/1983, with cover letter from Bryan Curtin to MR, 20/01/1984; faded photocopy of extract of report covering progress made since the commission reported, n.d.; correspondence between MR and Curtin in relation to fees 01/02/1984, and in relation to assisting Sr Colette with press release following Commission's decision, 07/03/1984.

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and some material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]

Handwritten case notes; Affidavit of Bryan F Curtin submitted to Eastern Circuit, 11/12/1980; photocopy of typed transcript (in summarized form?) of Fagan and others v Bray UDC, and Bray UDC v Connors & Others, Wicklow Circuit Court, 09/02/1981, which found in favour of Bray UDC; joint petition to Council of Europe Commission of Human Rights including table of contents with notation, Statement of Facts, Agreement in support of Joint Petition, Relief Sought, Joint Application of Legal Aid and Table of Appendices [1981].

Material in this file relates to Bray Urban District Council (UDC) v Connors and Others, which was subsequently appealed at the High Court and which led to a joint case being taken to the European Commission (Williams and others) and covers the period 04/04/1979-29/11/1981. It includes correspondence between Bryan Curtin, O'Neill & Curtin Solicitors and Mary Robinson (MR), Senior Counsel, 15/12/1980-23/11/1981; handwritten case notes; copies of legal papers including letter most likely submitted in evidence from Elizabeth Currums, Secretary, Fassaroe Park Tenants and Residents Association to Aidan Murphy Town Hall, objecting to "Itinerant families...being moved in to houses at Fassaroe Park from the nearby field where they (were) camped", 04/04/1979, copy of Notice Requiring Abatement of Nuisance from Bray Urban District Council served to Mrs Williams on 25/09/1980 and signed by J Murphy swearing they served on that date, 17/10/1980, copy of The Circuit Court, Eastern Circuit, County of Wicklow Equity Civil Bill between Bray UDC and O'Connors and others, 21/11/1980 and photocopy of official Court Order, Eastern Circuit, 03/02/1981; High Court on Circuit list of appeals for hearing before Justice Ellis, 18-20/03/1981, including Bray UDC v Connors & Others; letter from Sr Colette Dwyer, National Council for Travelling People to MR re possibility of taking case to Council of Europe Commission of Human Rights, and which sympathises with MR losing recent Dáil election hoping it wasn't due to her "championship of their cause" 18/06/1981; typed draft of telex from O'Neill & Curtin solicitors to Dr HC Kruger, Secretary to European Commission of Human Rights "The Joint Petition of the following families of travellers...".

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and some material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]