Playwright and DUP's Nelson McCausland clash over Easter Rising play #BBCNolan

Mar 11, 2016, 09:51 AM

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DUP politician Nelson McCausland has criticised the way the 1916 Easter Rising is being taught to children in Belfast. He made his comments in a column in the Belfast Telegraph. He claimed an uncritical take on the Rising is "very concerning". In short, the former Minister is suggesting young minds are being led astray. Stephen spoke to him and to playwright Maire McNally