O'Higgins Snr., Dr Thomas FrancisWednesday, 2 April 1930 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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In supporting the motion before the House I will do so in very few words. One reason is, I think, the House has got an overdose of talking during the day and is anxious to know who is to be the Presi...
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