The Labor Party, headed by Dick Spring, a former rugby star, won 33 seats, enough to control the composition of any coalition government.

However, the day before the government was to return, Dick Spring called off the deal and the coalition ended.

Dick Spring has even suggested that something might be imposed by the two sovereign governments, if the stalemate continues.

O'Brien suspects northern influence was brought to bear on Dick Spring to make him change his tune.

The Labour Party had a new leader with Dick Spring.

McEllistrim lost his seat at the 1987 general election by four votes to Dick Spring.

He is the front runner here in Kerry North, outpacing Dick Spring, a former foreign secretary and deputy prime minister.

However, Mary Robinson was the preferred candidate of Dick Spring.

Dick Spring - Former international rugby player and Tanaiste.

The Labour Party failed to make any huge impact, with its leader Dick Spring, almost losing his seat.

The Labor Party, headed by Dick Spring, a former rugby star, won 33 seats, enough to control the composition of any coalition government.

However, the day before the government was to return, Dick Spring called off the deal and the coalition ended.

Dick Spring has even suggested that something might be imposed by the two sovereign governments, if the stalemate continues.

O'Brien suspects northern influence was brought to bear on Dick Spring to make him change his tune.

The Labour Party had a new leader with Dick Spring.

McEllistrim lost his seat at the 1987 general election by four votes to Dick Spring.

He is the front runner here in Kerry North, outpacing Dick Spring, a former foreign secretary and deputy prime minister.

However, Mary Robinson was the preferred candidate of Dick Spring.

Dick Spring - Former international rugby player and Tanaiste.

The Labour Party failed to make any huge impact, with its leader Dick Spring, almost losing his seat.