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Memorable Budgets - Budget without a Minister |
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Taoiseach Jack Lynch Prepares to Deliver the Budget
Minister for Finance Charles J. Haughey was injured in a riding accident on the morning of the budget, 22 April 1970. In his place, the Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, delivered a budget that doubled turnover tax and increased the old age pension. Shortly afterwards, on 6 May 1970, Haughey was sacked as Minister for Finance over the arms crisis. |
Programme Title:
RTÉ News: Lynch presents budget in absence of Haughey
1st Broadcast: 22 April 1970
Clip Duration: 00'25"
[This clip is mute.] |  Look & Listen...
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Election Agent Describes Haughey's Accident
Election agent for Charles J. Haughey, Patrick O'Connor, reads a statement outlining Haughey's accident on Budget Day. |
Programme Title:
RTÉ News: Haughey Accident Statement by Agent
1st Broadcast: 11 May 1970
Speaker: Patrick O'Connor
Clip Duration: 00'47" | Look & Listen...
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