... State and Northern Ireland was established. The national economy was strengthened by a series of measures including the initiation of a hydroelectric project on the Shannon River. (Pomeray). By 1927 the Republicans increased their representation in the Dail. They assumed 57 seats by 1932 as a result of the failure of the government to cope with the domestic difficulties brought on by the world economic crisis of the early 1930's. DeValera became the new head of government. He sponsored legislation, which ... broadcast of 1943: "The Ireland which we have dreamed of would be the home of a...

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