Standing by the Republic: 50 Dail Debates That Shaped the Nation

Dail Eireann, the principle chamber of the Irish Parliament, is the crucible where great debates shape the future of the Irish state and tell the nation where it stands now and where it is going. It serves as the focus of public debate and public concern. This book recalls fifty of the most dramatic and important such debates since 1948. This book is not simply a narrative of speeches. It captures the culture that shaped these moments of Irish national drama through a synopsis of the events preceding the debate, the debate itself, and its outcome.