Seán Lemass
Seán Lemass was a prominent Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 1959 to 1966. A member of Fianna Fáil, he is remembered for modernizing the Irish economy and promoting policies that encouraged foreign investment and industrial growth. His leadership marked a significant shift towards a more open and economically progressive Ireland.
Born on Jul 15, 1899 (126 years old)
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Seán Lemass is described as a really interesting character who laid groundwork for future developments.
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Ireland:
Seán Lemass was the taoiseach who turned Ireland into an economic miracle.
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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.'
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Ireland:
Seán Lemass was the minister for industry and commerce when the airport opened in 1940 and served as taoiseach from 1959 to 1966.
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Ireland:
Seán Lemass paid tribute to WT Cosgrave following his death.
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Ireland:
Seán Lemass is noted for his experience and the less attractive sides of his political career.
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Seán Lemass is quoted regarding Ireland's commitment to defending Europe when it joined the European Economic Community.
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Ireland:
In 1953, when Seán Lemass was minister for industry and commerce, he planned a systematic review of tariffs.
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Seán Lemass was taoiseach during the 1966 anniversary of the Rising.
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Ireland:
Seán Lemass was the Irish government head who met Terence O’Neill 40 years later after the initial meetings were abandoned.
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