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President Mary McAleese launches Brian Farrell tribute volume

Brian Farrell, political scientist, teacher and broadcaster was presented with 'Dissecting Irish Democracy: A Festschrift in honour of Brian Farrell', by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese on 27 May 2004 in Newman House, St Stephen's Green.

Pictured at the steps of Newman House.
(Left to right) Professor Richard Sinnott, Professor Brian Farrell, President Mary McAleese, Dr Maurice Manning and Dr Hugh Brady, President of UCD.

The book is a festschrift written by Brian's friends and former students, which addresses the three main areas of his work: the origins and sources of the Irish political system and Irish political culture; political institutions and governance; and political communication. Essays include 'The Role of Taoiseach: Chairman or Chief?' by Dr Garret FitzGerald, 'The Office of the Ombudsman in Ireland' by Michael Mills and 'The Parliamentary Lobby System' by Stephen Collins, Political Editor, Sunday Tribune.

The book was edited by Brian Farrell's former UCD colleagues, Professor Tom Garvin, Dr Maurice Manning and Professor Richard Sinnott and published by UCD Press.

27 May 2004

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