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What was Haughey's role from 1959 to 1961?

  • Leader of the Opposition

  • Taoiseach

  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice

  • Minister for Finance

Answer

From 1959 to 1961, Charles Haughey was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice. This role involved assisting the Minister for Justice with his duties, such as overseeing the administration of the justice system and the Garda Síochána. Haughey was also responsible for advising the Minister on policy matters and for representing the government in the Dáil on justice issues.
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