Seán Lemass and the 1960s by History Matters 365

Seán Lemass

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1. Became Taoiseach in 1959.

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2. Appointed young, energetic ministers. Eg. Donogh O'Malley, Minister for Education.

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3. The First Programme for Economic Expansion abolished protectionism, encouraged exports and gave tax concessions and grants to foreign companies.

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5. As a result, employment rose, emigration stopped and living standards increased.

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6. In 1965, when Lemass met Terence O'Neill, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, it was the first meeting between the leaders of the two states since partition.

Mr. O'Connor

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7. In 1967, Donogh O'Malley introduced free second level education. During his time in office many new schools were built. Old school buildings were updated.

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8. RTÉ was set up in 1961.

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9. The Irish Army sent soldiers to the Congo to serve as UN peacekeepers.

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4. Many British and American companies set up factories in Ireland.