Noel Browne by John Horgan

Noel Browne by John Horgan

In the course of a long political career, Dr Noel Browne held public office for less than three years, as Minister for Health from 1948 to 1951. In that brief time he left an indelible mark on Irish life. His introduction of the controversial Mother and Child Scheme, which was effectively vetoed by the Catholic hierachy at the urging of Archbishop John Charles McQuaid and Bishop Michael Browne, and was then abandoned by the cabinet, was a defining moment in Irish church/state relations.; His post-ministerial career saw him drift politically, into - and out of - four different parties. He maintained a stormy on/off relationship with the Labour Party but became an iconic figure on the Irish left - a difficult colleague, but adored by his public.; This biography explores the tantalizing gaps in Browne's own autobiography, "Against the Tide", but offers a rounded picture of a complex, tortured and exceptionally gifted individual. Other books by John Horgan Sean Lemass.

John Horgan is Professor of Journalism, Dublin City University. He is the author of 'Sean Lemass: the enigmatic patriot', one of the finest Irish biographies of recent times.

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ISBN 13	9780717128099
ISBN 10	0717128091
Title	Noel Browne
Author	John Horgan
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gill
Year published	2000-10-01
Number of pages	344
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