18 February 1948First Inter-Party GovernmentJohn A. Costello
Becomes Taoiseach of the state's first inter-party government.
Historical records for Ireland in 1948, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes Taoiseach of the state's first inter-party government.
Costello's administration secures enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act, ending the Crown's remaining statutory external role.
Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce
Supports the government's legislation ending the remaining statutory role of the British Crown in external relations.
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