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How did Charles Haughey start his political career?

  • As Minister for Justice

  • As a Teachta Dála

  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice

  • As Taoiseach

Answer

Charles Haughey began his political career as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice. He served in this role from 1959 to 1961, during which time he was responsible for a number of areas, including prisons, extradition, and the Garda Síochána.
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