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What legislation made Seán Lemass father of modern Ireland?

  • Free secondary education

  • VAT introduction

  • Free healthcare

  • Public Transport Act

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Free secondary education, introduced as part of the landmark 1967 Education Act, stands as a pivotal legislative cornerstone in Ireland's transformation under Seán Lemass's tenure as Taoiseach. By removing financial barriers to higher education, this visionary policy empowered Irish citizens, enabling broader access to quality education regardless of socioeconomic background.
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