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Taoiseach Seán Lemass visited Northern PM Terence O’Neill, and his government published a White Paper on Irish. Backbencher, aka John Healy, interpreted both events
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Enda made a quick settlement: Frances got Justice; Charlie got the children
Former TD Dick Barry praised for his willingness to help out his constituents
Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave among those who came to pay their respects
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