Robert Briscoe, only Jewish member of the Irish Parliament, was re-elected by a large majority, leading the 15 candidates contensting the four seats in his Dublin district, returns revealed yesterday. He is a close friend of former Premier Eamon de Valera and accompanied him recent visit to Israel.
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