The Archive · 1938

Mr. de Valera Increases Lead in Elections

76 Seats Held Against 42 by Mr. Cosgrave

Dublin, June 21.

Supporters of Mr. Eamon de Valera are enthusiastic over the latest returns in the Eire elections, whioh give Mr. de Valera an increased majority over Mr. William Cosgrave.

The Labour Party, which formerly was placed at the bottom of the list of parties with five seats as against seven held by the Independent Party, has now taken third place, Having gained an extra four seats, as against the total of seven which the Independent Party has not been able to increase.

Detailed results are as follows:

Fianna Fail (Mr. de Valera)

Ireland (Mr. Cosgrave)

Party Independent Party 16 42

1 "Reuter.

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