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What position did Patrick Hillery hold in Ireland from December 1976 to December 1990?

  • Prime Minister

  • Mayor of Dublin

  • President

  • Chief Justice

Answer

Patrick Hillery was President of Ireland from December 1976 to December 1990. He was a member of the Fianna Fáil party and had previously served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Taoiseach (Prime Minister). Hillery was a popular President and is credited with helping to improve relations between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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