Seán Lemass was born in Dublin, participated in the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, and helped found Fianna Fáil in 1926.
He served as Minister for Industry and Commerce and as Minister for Supplies during WWII.
In 1959, Lemass became Taoiseach and led the First Programme for Economic Expansion with T.K. Whitaker, focusing on free trade, foreign investment, and grants to businesses and farmers.
Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ)
Independent authority for radio and television established by the 1960 Broadcasting Authority Act
Telefís Éireann launched
31st December 1961
Telefís Éireann
Transformed society by broadcasting international perspectives and controversial topics
Challenged authority
Influenced societal attitudes
Education reforms
Free schooling up to the Intermediate Certificate
Free transport to school
Grants for building schools
Education reforms introduced
Increased the number of students completing secondary education
