NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jack Lynch

**Jack Lynch**


Career
Party	Fianna Fáil

Rank	4th Taoiseach
First term	10 November 1966 - 14 March 1973
Preceded by	Seán F. Lemass
Succeeded by	Liam Cosgrave

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Second term	5 July 1977 - 11 December 1979
Preceded by	Liam Cosgrave
Succeeded by	Charles J. Haughey
Personal
Date of birth	Wednesday, 15 August 1917
Place of birth	Cork, Ireland
Date of death	Wednesday, 20 October 1999
Place of death	Dublin, Ireland

Profession	Barrister

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Lynch was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála for Cork in 1948, and was re-elected at each election until his retirement in 1981. He previously served as Minister for Finance (1965-1966), Minister for Industry & Commerce (1959-1965), Minister for Education (1957-1959), Minister for the Gaeltacht (1957) and a Parliamentary Secretary. He was the third leader of Fianna Fáil from 1966 until 1979, succeeding the hugely influential Seán F. Lemass. Lynch was also a successful hurling and Gaelic football star, winning All-Ireland medals for both sports. The DÃ¡il Chamber DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... A Teachta DÃ¡la (Irish for DÃ¡il Deputy, pronounced chock-ta dawla) is a member of DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower chamber of the Irish Oireachtas or National Parliament. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ... For the Cornish sport of hurling, see Hurling the Silver Ball. ... Gaelic football (Irish: peil ghaelach) is a form of football played mainly in Ireland. ...

Early and Private Life

John Mary Lynch was born on 15 August 1917, just yards from the famous Shandon bells and St. Anne's in Cork City. The youngest of five boys, with two girls born after him, Jack, as he was known, was generally regarded as the "wild boy" of the family. He was educated at St. Vincent's Convent on Peacock Lane, and later at the North Monastery Christian Brothers School. When Lynch was just 13 years old his mother died suddenly. Lynch, who was particularly close to his mother, had the entire episode had a deep affect on him. His aunt, who herself had a family of six, stepped in to look after the family in this time of great upheaval for them. Lynch sat his Leaving Certificate in 1936, after which he moved to Dublin and worked with the Dublin District Milk Board, before returning to Cork to take up a position in the Circuit Court Office. August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland. ... There are at least two religious orders that go by the informal name Christian Brothers. ... The Leaving Certificate Examination (commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert) is the final examination in the Irish secondary school system. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Ãtha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ...

Lynch began working at the Cork Circuit Court as a clerk while still only nineteen years old. His work in the court ignited his interest in law and in 1941 he began a night course at University College Cork studying law. After two years in UCC he moved to Dublin to complete his studies at King's Inns. While continuing his studies he also found work with the Department of Justice. In 1945 Lynch was called to the Bar and had to decide whether to remain in his Civil Service job or practice as a barrister. Lynch made the decision, on the toss of a coin, to move back to Cork and began a private practice on the Cork Circuit. For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork - or more commonly University College Cork (UCC) - is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland located in Cork City. ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Ãtha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... The Kings Inns or formally the Honorable Society of Kings Inns (HSKI) is the institution which controls the entry of barristers-at-law into the justice system of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

It was in 1943, while on holidays in Glengariff, West Cork, that Lynch met his future wife, Máirín O'Connor, the daughter of a Dublin judge. Lynch was to be her first and only boyfriend, and the couple were married three years later on August 10, 1946. Although she was apprehensive about her husband's decision to become active in politics, to become a Minister and even to become Taoiseach, she stood by him through it all and helped him make the tough decisions that would affect Lynch's life and her own. One story exists where Lynch, in spite of tremendous pressure from Seán F. Lemass and the entire Fianna Fáil party to stand for the leadership, only accepted the nomination after Máirín had agreed. The fact that the couple didn't have any children allowed Lynch to embark on a political career, without having to worry about his commitment to the family. However, he remained totally devoted to Máirín throughout his, and she became just as easily recognisable as her husband. 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ...

Sporting Career

From an early age, Lynch showed an enormous interest and great accomplishment as a sportsman. Rugby, soccer, swimming, handball and Gaelic football were all favourite pastimes for Lynch, however it was the sport of hurling where Lynch showed particular flare. By the time he was in his fifth year in the 'North Monastery' Lynch was a central part of the Cork Senior Hurling team in the National League. His Hurling Championship debut would soon follow. Lynch also played with his local team, Glen Rovers, where he had much success and where he met his great friend and one of the greatest hurlers of all time, Christy Ring. In all Lynch won six All-Ireland medals with Cork teams. He captained the hurling teams of 1939, 1940 and 1942, with success coming in 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1946. Lynch won an All-Ireland Football medal in 1945. Not only did Lynch win six All-Ireland medals but he won all of them consecutively, a feat which has never been equalled. Throughout his life Lynch played in 79 championship and league finals, from 1929 at the age of 12, until his retirement in 1951. Throughout his highly successful sporting career he won a number of honours including being named as the "Hurling Captain of the 1940s", as well as being chosen by the Gaelic Athletic Association for their "Team of the Century" in 1984 and their "Team of the Millennium". For the Cornish sport of hurling, see Hurling the Silver Ball. ... The Gaelic Athletic Association The Liam McCarthy Cup, the greatest hurling prize of all The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Guinness Hurling Championship) is the premier knockout competition in the game of hurling played in Ireland. ... Nicholas Christopher Christy Ring (December 12, 1920 - March 2, 1979) was a famous Irish sportsperson who played hurling for Cork in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. ... Gaelic football (Irish: peil ghaelach) is a form of football played mainly in Ireland. ... -1... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... The Gaelic Athletic Association (The GAA) (Irish: Cumann LÃºthchleas Gael) is an organisation which is mostly focussed on promoting Irish sports, such as hurling and camogie, Gaelic football and handball, and rounders. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Political Life

Early Career

In 1946 Lynch had his first brush with politics when he was asked by his local Fianna Fáil cumann to stand for the Dáil in a by-election. He declined on this occasion, due to his lack of political experience, but indicated that he would be interested in standing in the next general election. In 1947 Lynch refused a similar offer to stand by the new political party Clann na Poblachta. A general election was eventually called for February 1948, Lynch topped the poll in his constituency and became a Fianna Fáil TD in the 13th Dáil. Although Fianna Fáil lost the election and were out of power for the first time in sixteen years, Lynch bcame speechwriter and research assistant for the party leader, Eamon de Valera. 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... A Cumann (pl: Cumainn) is the lowest local unit or branch of a number of Irish political parties. ... DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Clann na Poblachta (literally meaning Family of the Republic) was an Irish republican political party founded by former IRA Chief of Staff Sean MacBride in 1946. ... February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Ã‰amonn de BhailÃ©ara; October 14, 1882 â€“ August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition...

In 1951 Fianna Fáil were back in power and Lynch was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Government, with special responsibility for Gaeltacht areas. The party was out of power again between 1954 and 1957. During this period Lynch served as Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the Gaeltacht. In 1957 Fianna Fáil returned to power and de Valera headed his last government. Lynch, at 39, became the youngest member to join the government, as Minister for Education, as well as holding the Gaeltacht portfolio for a short while. Lynch introduced new and much needed legislation, such as raising the school leaving age, reducing class sizes and lifting a 20-year ban on married women continuing as teachers. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Gaeltacht Gaeltacht is an Irish word for an Irish-speaking region. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Minister for Industry & Commerce

In 1959 de Valera was elected President of Ireland and Seán F. Lemass became the new Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader. Lynch was promoted to Lemass' old portfolio as Minister for Industry & Commerce. Here he inherited the most dynamic department in the government, however, having replaced such a political giant Lynch felt that his own scope for change was severely limited. Lynch was described as not being the most innovative of ministers but was particularly attentive when it came to legislation and detail. It was in this Department where Lynch worked closely with Lemass and T.K. Whitaker in generating economic growth and implementing the Programme for Economic Expansion. He was also noted for his astuteness in solving several industrial disputes during his tenure at the Department. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... Dr. T.K. Whitaker (b. ...

Minister for Finance

In 1965 Lemass was once again re-elected Taoiseach. The big change was the retirement of such political heavyweights as James Ryan and Seán MacEntee, with Lynch taking over from the former as Minister for Finance. This appointment was particularly significant because Lemass was coming to the end of his premiership and wanted to prepare a successor. As a result Lynch took charge of the second most important position in the Government, gaining widespread experience in a number of affairs, and accompanying Lemass to London to sign one of the most important trade agreements between the Republic and the United Kingdom. One occasion in which Lynch's authority was seen to be undermined as Minister for Finance was when the Minister for Education, Donagh O'Malley, announced that the government would provide free secondary school education for all. This proposal had not been discussed at Cabinet level and certainly hadn't been discussed with Lynch, the man who had to provide the funds for such a service. As it subsequently transpired, Lemass had approved the announcement in advance, however, not to inform Lynch seemed to undermine his authority somewhat. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... Dr. James Ryan (December 6, 1891 - September 25, 1970), was a senior Irish politician. ... SeÃ¡n MacEntee (1889â€“1984) was a senior Irish politician. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7. ... Motto: none Anthem: AmhrÃ¡n na bhFiann Capital Dublin Largest city Dublin Official languages Irish, English Government President Taoiseach Parliamentary democracy Mary McAleese Bertie Ahern Independence - Declared - Recognised From UK by treaty 21 January 1919 6 December 1921 Area â€¢ Total â€¢ Water (%) 70,273 kmÂ² (117th) 2. ... Donagh OMalley ( 1921- 1968) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ...

Lemass Resignation

Lemass eventually retired in 1966 and a leadership race (the first contested race in the history of the party) threatened to tear Fianna Fáil apart. Lynch, and another favourite of Lemass's, Patrick Hillery, ruled themselves out of the leadership election from the very beginning, however, other candidates such as Charles Haughey, George Colley and Neil Blaney threw their hats into the ring immediately. None of the candidates that were being offered to the party seemed particularly appealing and Lemass' made one last attempt to coax either Hillery or Lynch to join the race as a compromise candidate. Hillery remained adamant that he didn't want the leadership and eventually Lynch allowed his name to go forward. Upon hearing this Haughey and Blaney, the latter having never really entered the race in the first place, withdrew and announced their support for Lynch. Colley refused to withdraw and when it was put to a ballot Lynch comfortably defeated him by 52 votes to 19. Lynch was thus elected Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil on 10 November 1966. 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-BÃ©del Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Dr. Patrick John Hillery (born May 2, 1923) was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician and the sixth President of Ireland from 1976 until 1990. ... The 1966 Fianna FÃ¡il leadership election began in October 1966, when SeÃ¡n F. Lemass resigned as party leader and Taoiseach. ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... George Colley (October 18, 1925 - September 17, 1983), was a senior Irish politician. ... Neil Blaney (October 1, 1922 - November 8, 1995), was a senior Irish politician. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-BÃ©del Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ...

The Lynch succession however, was not a smooth one. As we have seen three men openly expressed ambitions to do the job that Lynch was now in - Haughey, Blaney and Colley. Three other independent-minded Cabinet Ministers had also contemplated running - Brian Lenihan, Kevin Boland and Donagh O'Malley. All in all, Lynch inherited a deeply divided cabinet. Brian Lenihan (November 17, 1930 - November 1, 1995) was a senior Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... Kevin Boland (1917 - 2001), was a senior Irish politician. ... Donagh OMalley ( 1921- 1968) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. ...

Taoiseach 1966-1973

Because Lynch was elected as somewhat of a "compromise candidate" it appeared to many that he would only remain as an interim Taoiseach. This thought couldn't be further from his mind, and he outlined this intentions shortly after coming to power. Lynch took particular exception to the title "Interim Taoiseach" or "Reluctant Taoiseach". He had no intention of stepping aside after a few years in favour of one of the other candidates who had been unsuccessful against him in 1966. He was however reluctant in naming his first Cabinet. He believed that the existing members of the government owed their positions to Lemass, and so he retained the entire Cabinet, albeit with some members moving to different departments. Lynch adopted a chairman-like approach to government allowing his Ministers a free run in their respective Departments. He continued the modernising and liberal approach that Lemass had begun, albeit at a slower pace. Lynch was lucky in the timing of Lemass's resignation. The new Taoiseach now had almost a full Dáil term before the next general election. The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-BÃ©del Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ...

PR Referendum

With Fianna Fáil having been in power for eleven years by 1968 Lynch was persuaded once again to make an attempt to abolish the proportional representation method of voting in general elections in favour of a first-past-the-post system like in the United Kingdom. However, the campaign generated little enthuasiasm, even within Fianna Fáil. Fine Gael and the Labour Party opposed the referendum when it transpired that Fianna Fáil could win up to 80 or 90 seats in a 144 seat Dáil if the motion was passed. Much like 1959, when the party tried to make the same referendum, the electorate believed this to be an attempt to institutionalise Fianna Fáil in power, and thus they rejected the motion put to them. This cast doubts on Lynch and his ability to win a general election, however, he proved his critics wrong in the 1969 General Election when Fianna Fáil won its first overall majority since Eamon de Valera in 1957, and Lynch proved himself to be a huge electoral asset for the party. Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Proportional representation (PR) is an election system which ensures a proportionally representative result of a democratic election, x% of votes should be represented by x% in the democratic institutions, parliament or congress. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... Logo of the Irish Labour Party The Irish Labour Party (Irish: Páirti an Lucht Oibre) is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. ... DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Irish general election of 1969 was held on June 18, 1969. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland, and Lynch's attitude to the situation which was about to develop there would come to define his first tenure as Taoiseach. Lynch continued Lemass's approach in regard to relations with Northern Ireland. Better relations had been forged between the two parts of Ireland with co-operation between Ministers on several practical issues such as trade, agriculture and tourism. In December 1967 Lynch travelled to Stormont for his first meeting with the Prime Minister Terence O'Neill, in the hope of forming even more links. However, the situation was already beginning to deteriorate in the North with civil unrest and the resignation of O'Neill to come. Royal motto: Quis separabit (Latin: Who will separate?) Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 kmÂ² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 4th 1,685,267 122/kmÂ² NUTS 1... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stormont is Stormont, a suburb of Belfast Stormont Castle, a castle in the area Parliament Building of Northern Ireland, known as Stormont a nickname for the former Parliament of Northern Ireland and its unionist-dominated executive, the Government of Northern Ireland Stormont County an old county that is now a... The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland was the head of the Government of Northern Ireland, appointed by the Governor of Northern Ireland under the Government of Ireland Act 1920. ... The Right Honourable Captain Terence ONeill, Baron ONeill of the Maine (September 10, 1914 - June 12, 1990), was the fourth Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. ...

Shortly after Lynch's election victory, tensions in Northern Ireland finally spilled over and "the troubles" began. The sight of refugees from the North teeming across the border turned public opinion in the Republic. The Battle of the Bogside in Derry between the Royal Ulster Constabulary and residents in August 1969 prompted Lynch to make, what some people consider, one of the most important broadcasts to the nation on RTÉ, commenting on the ever-increasingly violent situation. The speech went as follows: Royal motto: Quis separabit (Latin: Who will separate?) Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 kmÂ² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 4th 1,685,267 122/kmÂ² NUTS 1... The Troubles is a term used to describe two periods of violence in Ireland during the twentieth century. ... The Battle of the Bogside was a battle only in a rhetorical sense. ... Derry or Londonderry (in Irish, Doire or Doire Cholm Chille), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was the police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... Radio TelefÃs Ã‰ireann (RTÃ‰; Irish for Radio and Television of Ireland) is the national publicly-funded broadcaster of Ireland. ...

The Irish Government can no longer stand by and see innocent people injured and perhaps worse. It is obvious that the RUC is no longer accepted as an impartial police force. Neither would the employment of British troops be acceptable nor would they be likely to restore peaceful conditions, certainly not in the long term. The Irish Government have, therefore, reqested the British Government to apply immediately to the United Nations for the urgent dispatch of a Peace-Keeping Force to the Six Counties of Northern Ireland and have instructed the Permanent Representative to the United Nations to inform the Secretary General of this request. We have also asked the British Government to see to it that police attacks on the people of Derry should cease immediately. The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... The Government (Irish: Rialtas) is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... The United Kingdom is a unitary state and a democratic constitutional monarchy. ... Main articles: League of Nations & History of the United Nations The term United Nations was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, to refer to the Allies. ...

Very many people have been injured and some of them seriously. We know that many of these do not wish to be treated in Six County hospitals. We have, therefore, directed the Irish Army authorities to have field hospitals established in County Donegal adjacent to Derry and at other points along the Border where they may be necessary. The regular army of the Republic of Ireland has 8,500 personnel, and is divided primarily into three infantry brigades, each responsible for a geographical area of the country: Irish Army brigade areas In addition to the three brigades, there is also the Defence Forces Training Centre, which is responsible... County Donegal (Irish: Contae DhÃºn na nGall) is a county in the northwest of Ireland. ...

Recognising, however, that the re-unification of the national territory can provide the only permanent solution for the problem, it is our intention to request the British Government to enter into early negotiations with the Irish Government to review the present constitutional position of the Six Counties of Northern Ireland. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with United Ireland. ...

These measures which I have outlined to you seem to the Government to be those most immediately and urgently necessary.

All men and women of goodwill will hope and pray that the present deplorable and distressing situation will not further deteriorate but that it will soon be ended firstly by the granting of full equality of citizenship to every man and woman in the Six Counties area regardless of class, creed or political persuasion and, eventually, by the restoration of the historic unity of our country.

In this speech he used forceful language but it was language which fell short of inflaming tensions, (unlike later speeches by Charles Haughey). Many people in the North thought that the government in the Republic would despatch troops over the border to protect nationalists. However, this course of action, which was urged by a number of ministers in the Cabinet such as Charles Haughey, Neil Blaney and Kevin Boland, was dismissed as a non-runner at the very beginning. As the violence continued the Minister for External Affairs, Patrick Hillery, met with the British Foreign Secretary and also went to the United Nations in a plea to send a peacekeeping force to the North and to highlight the Irish government's case. However, little else was achieved from these meetings other than media coverage of the activities in the North of Ireland. The situation in Northern Ireland continued to deteriorate during Lynch's first term. Bloody Sunday (January 30, 1972), saw the murder of 13 unarmed civilians by British paratroopers and a backlash of anti-British feeling in all parts of Ireland, including the burning of the British embassy in Dublin. Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Motto: none Anthem: AmhrÃ¡n na bhFiann Capital Dublin Largest city Dublin Official languages Irish, English Government President Taoiseach Parliamentary democracy Mary McAleese Bertie Ahern Independence - Declared - Recognised From UK by treaty 21 January 1919 6 December 1921 Area â€¢ Total â€¢ Water (%) 70,273 kmÂ² (117th) 2. ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Neil Blaney (October 1, 1922 - November 8, 1995), was a senior Irish politician. ... Kevin Boland (1917 - 2001), was a senior Irish politician. ... Dr. Patrick John Hillery (born May 2, 1923) was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician and the sixth President of Ireland from 1976 until 1990. ... The title of Foreign Secretary has been traditionally used to refer to the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. ... Main articles: League of Nations & History of the United Nations The term United Nations was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, to refer to the Allies. ... Norwegian Blue Helmet during the Siege of Sarajevo, 1992 - 1993, photo by Mikhail Evstafiev. ... For other incidents referred to by this name, see Bloody Sunday. ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... Parachute Regiment cap badge The Parachute Regiment is the infantry element of the airborne troops of the British Army. ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Ãtha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ...

Arms Crisis

Lynch's attitude towards the Northern Ireland question and the application of Fianna Fáil party policy to it would eventually come to define his first period as Taoiseach, and would once again show his critics that far from being "reluctant" he was in fact a strong and decisive leader. His strong leadership skills and determination were clearly evident in 1970 when allegations (later disproved in court, though questions since have emerged challenging that verdict in one case), that the hardline republican Minister for Agriculture, Neil Blaney, and the Minister for Finance, Charles Haughey, were involved in an attempt to use £100,000 in aid money to import arms for the Provisional IRA. Both ministers were sacked after some initial procrastination on Lynch's part, his innocent but incompetent Minister for Justice, Micheál Ó Moráin, retired the day before and a fourth minister, Kevin Boland and his Parliamentary Secretary, resigned in sympathy with Haughey and Blaney. The whole affair, which became known as the Arms Crisis, allowed Lynch to stamp his control on his government, but would eventually lead to deep division in Fianna Fáil for many decades to come. It is now believed that Lynch was aware of these activities, and acted only when his hand was forced. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Neil Blaney (October 1, 1922 - November 8, 1995), was a senior Irish politician. ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) is a paramilitary group which aimed, through the use of violence, to achieve three goals: (i) British withdrawal from Ireland, (ii) the political unification of Ireland through the merger of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland , and (iii) the creation of an all... MicheÃ¡l Ã“ MorÃ¡in was a senior Irish politician. ... Kevin Boland (1917 - 2001), was a senior Irish politician. ... The Arms Crisis was a political scandal in the Republic of Ireland, in which two government ministers from the Fianna FÃ¡il political party were accused of attempting to illegally import Â£100,000 worth of weapons for the Provisional Irish Republican Army. ...

EEC Membership

One of the high points of Lynch's first term as Taoiseach, and possibly one of the most important events in modern Irish history, was Ireland's entry into the European Economic Community. Lynch personally steered the application for membership and the acceptance of membership by a five to one majority in a referendum shows that the vast majority of the country was behind him. Ireland officially joined, along with its nearest neighbour, the United Kingdom and Denmark, on 1 January 1973. Dr. Patrick Hillery became Ireland's first European Commissioner. In appointing Hillery Europe was gaining one of Ireland's most experienced politicians, while on the other hand Lynch was loosing one of his staunchest allies. The admittance of Ireland was the culmination of a decade of preparation which was begun by Lynch and his predecessor, Seán F. Lemass, who unfortunately did not live to see what would have been his greatest achievement. The European Community (EC), most important of three European Communities, was originally founded on March 25, 1957 by the signing of the Treaty of Rome under the name of European Economic Community. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Dr. Patrick John Hillery (born May 2, 1923) was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician and the sixth President of Ireland from 1976 until 1990. ... The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive of the European Union. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ...

Opposition 1973-1977

Lynch's government was expected to collapse following the Arms Crisis, however it survived until 1973. Lynch had wanted to call the general election for the end of 1972, however, events had conspired against him and the date was set for February, 1973. Lynch's government was defeated by the National Coalition of Fine Gael and the Labour Party. Liam Cosgrave was elected Taoiseach and Lynch found himself on the opposition benches for the first time in sixteen years. Lynch's popularity remained steadfast, so much so that during his tenure as Leader of the Opposition he was frequently referred to as "the Real Taoiseach." Lynch had some success while out of power. He had finally expelled all the elements of the party which threatened his leadership and the unification of the party. Lynch was now in complete control. Fianna Fáil began its electoral comeback by securing the election of its candidate, Erskine Childers, in becoming President of Ireland in 1973, defeating the odds-on favourite, the National Coalition's Tom O'Higgins. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... The 20th Dáil was elected on February 28, 1973 and first met on March 14 when the 14th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... Logo of the Irish Labour Party The Irish Labour Party (Irish: Páirti an Lucht Oibre) is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. ... Liam Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Mac Cosgair) (born April 13, 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. ... The Leader of the Opposition (Ir Ceannaire an FhreasÃºra) in the Republic of Ireland is the politician who, at least in theory, leads the Parliamentary Opposition bloc in the lower house of the Irish Parliament, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... Erskine Hamilton Childers (11 November 1905 - 17 November 1974), the son of Robert Erskine Childers (author of The Riddle of the Sands), served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... Tom OHiggins (July 23, 1916 - February 25, 2003), was an Irish Fine Gael politician, a barrister, and a judge. ...

In 1975 Lynch allowed Charles Haughey to return to his Front Bench as Spokesperson on Health. There was much media criticism of Lynch for this move. In the same year the Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Michael O'Kennedy, published a Fianna Fáil policy document calling for a withdrawal of British forces from Northern Ireland. The document was an echo of Fianna Fáil's republican origins, and although Lynch wasn't happy with it, he didn't stop it. 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Michael OKennedy, (born February, 1936) was a senior Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... Royal motto: Quis separabit (Latin: Who will separate?) Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 kmÂ² Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 4th 1,685,267 122/kmÂ² NUTS 1...

Controversy continued to dog the National Coalition when the President of Ireland, Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, resigned in 1976 after being called a "thundering disgrace" by the Minister for Defence, Paddy Donegan. Liam Cosgrave refused to sack his Minister and the government's popularity took a downturn. A former Fianna Fáil cabinet minister and a political ally of Lynch, Dr. Patrick Hillery, was eventually elected as Ó Dálaigh's successor and sixth President of Ireland. The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... Cearbhall Ã“ DÃ¡laigh (12 February 1911 - 21 March 1978) (pronounced karol o dawl-ie. In English his name translated as Carroll ODaly, but he was invariably called by his Irish name in both Irish and English. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Paddy Donegan (October 29, 1923 - November 26, 2000) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. ... Liam Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Mac Cosgair) (born April 13, 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. ... Dr. Patrick John Hillery (born May 2, 1923) was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician and the sixth President of Ireland from 1976 until 1990. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ...

In 1977 the government, although reasonably unpopular, felt sure of an election victory and June date for the poll was fixed. The National Coalition's spirits had been buoyed up by the actions of the Minister for Local Government, James Tully. In what became known as the Tullymander (a pun on the word gerrymander) he re-drew every constituency in Ireland, favouring Fine Gael and Labour Party candidates. However, when the election took place the coalition was swept out of office by Fianna Fáil who won an unprecedented twenty seat Dáil majority. Lynch himself received the biggest personal vote in the state. Although the large parliamentary majority seemed to restore Lynch as an electoral asset, the fact that the party was returned with an enormous vote allowed Lynch to be undermined by many new TDs who weren't loyal to Lynch and wanted him removed. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with a length of 30 days The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. ... James Tully (born 18 September 1915) was a prominent Irish trade unionist, politician and Deputy Leader of the Irish Labour Party who served as a minister in a series of Irish Fine Gael-Labour coalition governments. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... Logo of the Irish Labour Party The Irish Labour Party (Irish: Páirti an Lucht Oibre) is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ...

Taoiseach 1977-1979

Early on in his second term as Taoiseach, Lynch decided that he would not lead Fianna Fáil into another general election campaign. The date of January 1980 was in his mind as a retirement date, however nothing had been made definite. It was during this time, due to a combination of a large parliamentary majority and the search for a new leader, when party discipline began to break down. The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

The Economy

In the party's election manifesto in 1977 Fianna Fáil promised a whole range of new economic measures. These measures included the abolition of car tax, rates on houses and a number of other vote-winning "sweeteners." A new Department of Economic Planning & Development was set up to kick-start Ireland's flagging economy and to implement these new measures. The government did abolish domestic rates on houses and unemployment fell from 106,000 to 90,000 between 1977 and 1979, however other actions that were taken were not so productive. The national debt increased by £2 billion in the same period, protest marches by PAYE workers, an increase in electricity charges and the oil crisis of 1979 also caused problems for the government and its economic policy. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Irish Minister for Economic Planning & Development was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1977. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

Party Discipline

The year 1978 saw the first open revolt in party discipline. There was an open mutiny by many backbenchers when the Minister for Finance, George Colley, attempted to impose a 2% levy on farmers. Colley was forced into a humiliating climbdown at the behest of the backbenchers and the authority of the government was shaken. There was similar tension when a vote on the Family Planning Bill was proposed in the Dáil by the Minister for Health, Charles Haughey. The legislation proposed that only married people could buy contraception with a prescription and was described as "an Irish solution to an Irish problem." Jim Gibbons, who was a devout Catholic and had a deep hatred of Haughey failed to turn up and vote for this important legislation. It was the only time when a TD, let alone a cabinet minister, was allowed flout the party whip in Fianna Fáil and damaged Lynch's authority when he failed to expel the minister from the government and parliamentary party. As well as this, a group of backbench TDs began to lobby other TDs in support of Charles Haughey, should a leadership election arise. This group, known as the "gang of five," consisted of Jackie Fahey, Tom McEllistrim, Jr, Seán Doherty, Mark Killilea and Albert Reynolds. 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... George Colley (October 18, 1925 - September 17, 1983), was a senior Irish politician. ... DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Jim Gibbons (1924 - 1997) was a senior Irish politician. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... John (Jackie) Fahey (born January, 1928) is a former Irish politician. ... Thomas (Tom) McEllistrim, Jr (1932 - 2000) was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... SeÃ¡n Doherty (August 29, 1944 - June 7, 2005), was an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... Mark Killilea, Jr (born September 5, 1939) was an Irish politician. ... Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. ...

Lynch's Resignation

1979 proved to be the year in which Lynch finally realised that his grip on power had slipped. The first direct elections to the European Parliament took place in June saw the electorate severely punish the ruling Fianna Fáil party. A five-month postal strike also led to deep anger amongst people all over the country. In September the Provisional IRA murdered Earl Mountbatten in County Sligo. On the same day the IRA killed 18 British soldiers at Warrenpoint in County Down. A radical security review and greater cross-border co-operation were discussed with the new British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. These discussions led Síle de Valera, a backbench TD, to directly challenge the leadership at a commemoration service. This page refers to the year 1979. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) is a paramilitary group which aimed, through the use of violence, to achieve three goals: (i) British withdrawal from Ireland, (ii) the political unification of Ireland through the merger of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland , and (iii) the creation of an all... Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (June 25, 1900 – August 27, 1979) was a British admiral and statesman and an uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. ... Sligo (Sligeach in Irish) is a county in the province of Connacht in the west of Ireland. ... Warrenpoint (An Pointe in Irish, meaning the Point) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, lying on Carlingford Lough. ... County Down, (An Dún in Irish) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, covering an area of 2,448 km² (945 square miles). ... Sir Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister A prime minister may be either: chief or leading member of the cabinet of the top-level government in a country having a parliamentary system of government; or the official, in countries with a semi-presidential system of government, appointed to manage the... The Right Honourable Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925), is a British politician. ... SÃle de Valera (pronounced ) (born 1954), is an Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ...

The visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland in September proved to be a welcome break for Lynch from the day-to-day running of the country. In November, just before Lynch departed on a visit to the United States he decided that he would resign at the end of the year. This would allow him to complete his term as President of the European Community. The news that Fianna Fáil had lost two by-elections in his native Cork was the defining event which made up his mind. However, when he returned from America George Colley, the man who Lynch saw as his successor, went to him and encouraged him to resign sooner. Colley was convinced that he had enough support to defeat the other likely candidate, Charles J. Haughey, and that Lynch should resign early to catch his opponents on the hop. Lynch agreed to this and resigned as leader of Fianna Fáil and Taoiseach on 5 December 1979, assured that Colley had the votes necessary to win. However, Haughey and his supporters had been preparing for months to take over the leadership and Lynch's resignation cames as no surprise. He narrowly defeated Colley in the leadership contest and succeeded Lynch as Taoiseach. Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol JÃ³zef WojtyÅ‚a (May 18, 1920 â€“ April 2, 2005) reigned as pope of the Catholic Church for almost 27 years, from 16 October 1978 until his death, making his the third-longest pontificate. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... George Colley (October 18, 1925 - September 17, 1983), was a senior Irish politician. ... Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... The 1979 Fianna FÃ¡il leadership election began in December 1979, when Jack Lynch resigned as party leader and Taoiseach. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ...

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Retirement

Following Lynch's retirement from politics the offers from various companies flooded in. He became directors at a number of companies, including Irish Distillers, Smurfit and Hibernian Insurance. He also embarked on a good deal of foreign travel. He was conferred with the freedom of his own native Cork City. He continued to speak on political issues, particularly in favour of Desmond O'Malley at the time of his expulsion from Fianna Fáil. Lynch also declined to accept nominations to become President of Ireland, a position he had little interest in. In 1992 he suffered a severe health set back, and in 1993 suffered a stroke in which he nearly lost his sight. Following this he withdrew from public life, preferring to remain at his home with his wife Máirín where he continued to be dogged by ill-health. Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland. ... Desmond (Dessie) Joseph OMalley (born February 2, 1939), was a senior Fianna Fáil politician, the founder of the Progressive Democrats and the partys first leader (1985-1993). ... Fianna FÃ¡il - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

He continued to be honoured by, among others, the Gaelic Athletic Association and various other organisations. In 1999 the Jack Lynch Tunnel under the river Lee was named by Cork Corporation in his honour. A plaque was also erected at his birthplace in Shandon. Lynch died in the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook, Dublin on October 20, 1999 at the age of 82. He was honoured with a state funeral which was attended by the President of Ireland Mary McAleese, An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, former Taoisigh John Bruton, Albert Reynolds and Charles J. Haughey, and various political persons from all parties. Lynch's friend and political ally, Desmond O'Malley, delivered the graveside oration, paying tribute to Lynch's sense of decency. The Gaelic Athletic Association (The GAA) (Irish: Cumann LÃºthchleas Gael) is an organisation which is mostly focussed on promoting Irish sports, such as hurling and camogie, Gaelic football and handball, and rounders. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Jack Lynch Tunnel (named after former the Taoiseach, Jack Lynch) is an integral part of the N25 road southern ring road of Cork in Ireland. ... Cork City Council (previously known as Cork Corporation) is a local government organisation in Cork City, responsible for providing services to citizens in the areas of : Housing & Community, Roads & Transportation, Planning & Development, Amenity & Culture, and Environment. ... Donnybrook has several other meanings, see Donnybrook (disambiguation). ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Ãtha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: UachtarÃ¡n na hÃ‰ireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... Mary Patricia McAleese (Irish name MÃ¡ire PÃ¡draigÃn Mhic Ghiolla Ãosa; born 27 June 1951) is the eighth, and current, President of Ireland. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. ... Patrick Bartholemew Ahern (Irish name: PÃ¡draig ParthalÃ¡n Ã“ hEachthairn) (born September 12, 1951), commonly called Bertie Ahern, is an Irish politician. ... The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. ... John Gerard Bruton (born May 18, 1947) was the ninth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. ... Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. ... Charles James Haughey (born September 16, 1925) was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. ... Desmond (Dessie) Joseph OMalley (born February 2, 1939), was a senior Fianna Fáil politician, the founder of the Progressive Democrats and the partys first leader (1985-1993). ...

Jack Lynch has been described as "the most popular Irish politician since Daniel O'Connell." This praise did not come from Lynch's allies or even his own party, instead it was the former leader of Fine Gael, Liam Cosgrave. This sentiment was certainly echoed by the vast majority of Irish people. As a sportsman Lynch earned a reputation for a decency and fair play, characteristics he brought to political life. It was for this that the man known as "the Real Taoiseach" or "the Reluctant Taoiseach", with his ever present pipe and the soft Cork lilt in his voice will for ever be remembered. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... Liam Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Mac Cosgair) (born April 13, 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. ...

First Cabinet, November 1966-July 1969

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Changes

10 March 1968: Lynch becomes acting Minister for Eduction due to the death of Donagh O'Malley

26 March 1968: Brian Lenihan becomes Minister for Education. On 27 March Micheál Ó Moráin replaces Linehan as Minister for Justice. Pádraig Faulkner joins the Cabinet to replace Ó Moráin as Minister for Lands and as Minister for the Gaeltacht

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Second Cabinet, July 1969-March 1973

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Changes

5 May] 1970: Micheál Ó Moráin resigns as Minister for Justice

7 May-9 May 1970: Jim Gibbons becomes Minister for Agriculture to replace the sacked Neil Blaney. Jerry Cronin joins Cabinet to replace Gibbons as Minister for Defence. Kevin Boland resigns as Social Welfare Minister. Joseph Brennan replaces Boland as Social Welfare Minister, in addition to his Labour portfolio. Bobby Molloy joins cabinet to replace Boland as Minister for Local Government. George Colley becomes Minister for Finance to succeed the sacked Charles Haughey. Patrick Lalor replaces Colley as Minister for Industry and Commerce. Gerard Collins joins Cabinet to replace Lalor as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.

May 1970: Desmond O'Malley joins cabinet as Minister for Justice.

1972: Michael O'Kennedy joins the Government as Minister without Portfolio

3 January 1973 Brian Lenihan becomes Minister for Foreign Affairs on the appointment of Patrick Hillery as European Commissioner. Michael O'Kennedy replaces Lenihan as Minister for Transport and Power.

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Third Cabinet, July 1977-December 1979

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Political Career

Preceded by: Newly Created Office	Parliamentary Secretary to the Government 1951–1954	Succeeded by: John O'Donovan
Preceded by: Newly Created Office	Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Lands 1951–1954	Succeeded by: Abolition of Office
Preceded by: Patrick Lindsay	Minister for the Gaeltacht Mar. 1957 – Jun. 1957	Succeeded by: Micheál Ó Moráin
Preceded by: Richard Mulcahy	Minister for Education 1957–1959	Succeeded by: Dr. Patrick Hillery
Preceded by: Seán F. Lemass	Minister for Industry & Commerce 1959–1965	Succeeded by: Dr. Patrick Hillery
Preceded by: Dr. James Ryan	Minister for Finance 1965–1966	Succeeded by: Charles J. Haughey
Preceded by: Seán F. Lemass	Leader of the Fianna Fáil Party 1966–1979	Succeeded by: Charles J. Haughey
Preceded by: Seán F. Lemass	Taoiseach 1966–1973	Succeeded by: Liam Cosgrave
Preceded by: Liam Cosgrave	Leader of the Opposition 1973–1977	Succeeded by: Garret FitzGerald
Preceded by: Liam Cosgrave	Taoiseach 1977–1979	Succeeded by: Charles J. Haughey

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Prime Ministers of Ireland Taoisigh na hÉireann
Eamon de Valera \| John A. Costello \| Seán Lemass \| Jack Lynch \| Liam Cosgrave \| Charles Haughey \| Garret FitzGerald \| Albert Reynolds \| John Bruton \| Bertie Ahern The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet. ... Image File history File links COA_IRELAND.PNG Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Ã‰amonn de BhailÃ©ara; October 14, 1882 â€“ August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition... John Aloysius Costello (20 June 1891 - 5 January 1976), a successful barrister, was one of the main legal advisors to the government of the Irish Free State after independence, Attorney-General of Ireland from 1926-1932 and Taoiseach from 1948-1951 and 1954-1957. ... SeÃ¡n Francis Lemass (July 15, 1899 - May 11, 1971) was Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland and served as the second leader of Fianna FÃ¡il from 1959 until 1966. ... Liam Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Mac Cosgair) (born April 13, 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. ... Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ã“ hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. ... Dr. Garret FitzGerald (Irish name: GearÃ³id MacGearailt) (born February 9, 1926) was the seventh Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving two terms in office; July 1981 to February 1982, and December 1982 to March 1987. ... Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. ... John Gerard Bruton (born May 18, 1947) was the ninth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland. ... Patrick Bartholemew Ahern (Irish name: PÃ¡draig ParthalÃ¡n Ã“ hEachthairn) (born September 12, 1951), commonly called Bertie Ahern, is an Irish politician. ...

Previous prime ministerial offices under earlier constitutions Príomh Aire 1919—1921 Cathal Brugha \| Eamon de Valera President of the Irish Republic 1921—1922 Eamon de Valera \| Arthur Griffith Chairman of the Provisional Government 1922 Michael Collins \| W.T. Cosgrave President of the Executive Council 1922—1937 W.T. Cosgrave \| Eamon de Valera The head of government under the DÃ¡il Constitution adopted by the First DÃ¡il of the Irish Republic in January 1919. ... Cathal Brugha Cathal Brugha (Charles William St John Burgess) (July 18, 1874-July 7, 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, born in Dublin, Ireland of mixed Irish Catholic and English Protestant parentage, who was active in the Easter Rising and the Irish Civil War. ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Ã‰amonn de BhailÃ©ara; October 14, 1882 â€“ August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition... This article is about the president of the 1919-1922 Irish Republic Republic of Ireland see: President of Ireland. ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Ã‰amonn de BhailÃ©ara; October 14, 1882 â€“ August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition... Arthur Griffith (Ãrt Ã“ GrÃofa in Irish) (March 31, 1871 â€“ August 12, 1922) was the founder and first leader of Sinn FÃ©in. ... The Chairman of the Provisional Government of Southern Ireland was a transitional post established in January 1922, lasting until the creation of the Irish Free State in December 1922. ... Michael Collins (Irish name MicheÃ¡l Ã“ CoileÃ¡in; October 16, 1890 â€“ August 22, 1922), an Irish revolutionary leader, served as Minister for Finance in the Irish Republic, as Director of Intelligence for the IRA, as a member of the Irish delegation during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations, as Chairman of... William Thomas Cosgrave, (June 6, 1880 - November 16, 1965) served as the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932. ... The President of the Executive Council (Irish: UachtarÃ¡in na hArd-Chomhairle) was the head of government or prime minister of the 1922-1937 Irish Free State, and the leader of the Executive Council (cabinet). ... William Thomas Cosgrave, (June 6, 1880 - November 16, 1965) served as the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932. ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Ã‰amonn de BhailÃ©ara; October 14, 1882 â€“ August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition...

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Contents

Early and Private Life GA_googleFillSlot("encyclopedia_square");

Sporting Career

Political Life

Early Career

Minister for Industry & Commerce

Minister for Finance

Lemass Resignation

Taoiseach 1966-1973

PR Referendum

Northern Ireland

Arms Crisis

EEC Membership

Opposition 1973-1977

Taoiseach 1977-1979

The Economy

Party Discipline

Lynch's Resignation

Retirement

First Cabinet, November 1966-July 1969

Changes

Second Cabinet, July 1969-March 1973

Changes

Third Cabinet, July 1977-December 1979

Changes

Political Career

Early and Private Life