The final position in the election shows that Mr. de. Valera's Fianna Foil has obtained @9 seats and all the other parties together have the same number. a As the Fianna Fall's total includes the Speaker, Mr. de Valera will have minority of one and will need an Understanding with the Labour Party.
he fs to govern, If Mr. de Valera' reaches an-accord with the Labour Party, his position Would be: considerably' strengthened Decause twelve seats for Labour were returned compared with eight in the Such Labour support will entail 'a drastic amendment of Mr. de Valera's draft constitution and it is, widely believed that whatever steps are taken at present, another general election will be- held within'a few months.—Reuter.
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