Word: macdermott
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Independent Deputy MacDermott: Does the President mean...
...Constitution Bill, 1932. Since this was only its first reading (three being required), the President wasted no strength in championing his bill and his potent foe, ex-President William Thomas Cosgrave, was not even present, had gone to a funeral. Oratorical honors were therefore taken by Independent Deputy Patrick Macdermott...
...ancient race with noble traditions," cried Orator Macdermott. "Let us not behave like guttersnipes! . . . This bill is illogical, impractical and dangerous. If it passes I shall ask the Dail to take steps to remove Ireland from the sphere of the British Commonwealth...
...sooner had Patrick Macdermott sat down than the bill passed first reading. It was to have its second reading this week. Lawyers were quick to note that President de Valera's bill, though it would abolish the oath, would leave untouched in the Free State Constitution the following clause of Article...