Brian Lenihan snr
Brian Lenihan snr was an influential Irish politician and member of the Fianna Fáil party, who served as Minister for Justice and played a pivotal role in the passage of the Succession Act in 1965, following its introduction by Charles Haughey.
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In a letter to the minister for justice Brian Lenihan snr, taoiseach Seán Lemass wondered if the provisions of a Vatican Council decree on religious liberty might 'permit us to change the law so as to allow divorce and remarriage for those of our citizens whose religion tolerates it.'
Enoch Burke’s ferocious desire for martyrdom has roots in Irish life – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-27
Brian Lenihan Snr's political career is discussed in relation to a smear campaign.
Catherine Connolly should ask Jim Gavin what a smear campaign looks like – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Brian Lenihan Snr's political career is discussed in relation to smear campaigns.
Catherine Connolly should ask Jim Gavin what a smear campaign looks like – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15Brian Lenihan snr saw the Succession Bill through the Oireachtas in 1965.
Is it time to acknowledge the legislative achievements of Charles Haughey? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
