ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1936, this book provides an accurate and critical analysis of government in the Irish Free State, its principles, structure, philosophy and direction. It discusses clearly and impartially not only the failure of the Treaty settlement but also the electoral system, the legislature, the increase of executive power and the growth of administrative law and justice.

chapter Chapter I|11 pages

The Evolution of the Irish Free State

chapter Chapter II|17 pages

The Anglo-Irish treaty

chapter Chapter III|7 pages

The Work of the Constituent Assembly

chapter Chapter IV|8 pages

The Structure of the Constitution

chapter Chapter V|28 pages

The Electoral System

chapter Chapter VI|19 pages

The Legislature

chapter Chapter VII|32 pages

The Procedure of the Legislature

chapter Chapter VIII|10 pages

The Referendum and the Initiative

chapter Chapter IX|25 pages

The Executive

chapter Chapter X|18 pages

The Ministers. Their Political Rôle

chapter Chapter XI|27 pages

The Ministers. Their Administrative Role

chapter Chapter XII|8 pages

Internal Administration

chapter Chapter XIII|26 pages

Local Government

chapter Chapter XIV|8 pages

Finance and Financial Relations

chapter Chapter XV|17 pages

External Affairs

chapter Chapter XVI|16 pages

Political Parties

chapter Chapter XVII|36 pages

The Judicial System