This book looks at Charles J. Haughey’s speeches and statements. Twice Taoiseach, since 1979 leader of Fianna Fail, Ireland’s largest political party. He was holder of a series of key cabinet positions stretching back to 1961 Mr Haughey speaks with unrivalled experience and authority on the major problems confronting Ireland.
Inheriting the mantle of Eamon de Valera and of Sean Lemass. Charles Haughey has throughout his political career stimulated economic progress, promoted the reform of Irish society with a special emphasis on social justice. He sought to achieve a peaceful, stable, united Ireland, which continues to treasure its distinctive values and cultural traditions.
This volume of speeches makes an important contribution to the understanding of modern Ireland and of its transformation since the late 1950s. In the 1970s, Ireland moved into more turbulent times, and faced difficult political and economic challenges arising from the renewed outbreak of troubles in the North and the economic effects of inflation and the world oil crisis. Charles Haughey was forced onto the political sidelines for a period which enabled him to reflect more deeply on the major political problems.
The editor has done a great job of providing numerous notes and annotations.