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Brian Lenihan


 

:Brian Lenihan was the name of two Irish politicians, father and son, who held government office in the Republic of Ireland. For the son, who is currently active in Irish politics, see Brian Lenihan, Jr.

Minister for Education

In 1968 Lemass's successor Jack Lynch appointed Lenihan as Minister for Education. As Education minister he controversially proposed the merger of Dublin's (then) two universities, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD).2 However the scheme was abandoned after mass opposition, Lenihan famously being forced to flee student protests in TCD through a toilet window.

Related Topics:
1968 - Jack Lynch - Trinity College Dublin - University College Dublin

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