The first Administration of the Irish Free State came to an end with the dissolution of the Oireachtas (Parliament). The elections for the next Parliament will be held on Aug. 27.
In his valedictory speech to the Dail Eireann, President William T. Cosgrave pointed out that the Lower House had passed 43 acts. He thanked the Deputies for the unfailing courtesy and cooperation which they had given to the Government. The greatest work of the first Oir eachtas was the adoption of the Free State Constitution.
On Nomination Day it is expected that some 500 candidates...
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