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“It is obvious that the RUC is no longer accepted as an impartial police force.”

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Jack Lynch
Jack Lynch

Jack Lynch was an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach of Ireland. Born on August 15, 1917, in Ireland, he passed away on October 20, 1999. Lynch's political career began in the 1950s when he joined the Irish Republican Party. He served as Taoiseach from 1966 to 1973, during which time he promoted Ireland's economic development and foreign policy. more

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