Which crisis nearly destroyed Charles Haughey's career in 1970?
The Financial Crisis
The Arms Crisis
The Healthcare Crisis
The Education Crisis
Answer
The Arms Crisis was a major political scandal in the Republic of Ireland that nearly destroyed the career of Charles Haughey. The crisis began in 1970 when it was discovered that the Irish government had secretly imported arms for the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). Haughey was implicated in the scandal and was forced to resign as Minister for Finance.
The Legacy of Charles Haughey: Exploring the Life and Times of Ireland's 7th Taoiseach
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