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Charles Haughey

Charles Haughey. 1925-2006. Political Career. 3 time prime minister 4 leader of Fianna Fail Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dominant politician of his generation Most controversial. Wrong Doings. Family embarrassment Embezzlement Tax evasion

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Charles Haughey

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  1. Charles Haughey 1925-2006

  2. Political Career • 3 time prime minister • 4 leader of Fianna Fail • Minister of Health and Social Welfare • Dominant politician of his generation • Most controversial

  3. Wrong Doings • Family embarrassment • Embezzlement • Tax evasion • Stole money from liver transplant fund • Phone tapping scandal-ruined his career • 27 year affair while married

  4. Funeral • Received a state funeral • Costs taxpayers 500,000 euros • Another 35,000 for food and drinks • Brian Lenihan-father’s money for liver transplant spoke

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