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March 3 - Due to the The Emergency the rationing of gas is introduced.

March 5 - It is announced that Ireland is to have a new Central Bank replacing the old Currency Commission.

June 2 - Speed levels are restricted to prevent wear of tyres on cars, motorcycles and buses.

August 11 - ''Irish Rose'' rescues survivors from ''Wawaloam'' ( American ), in Atlantic, 7 saved.

August 13 - ''Irish Pine'' rescues survivors from ''Richmond Castle'' ( British ), in Atlantic, 19 saved.

August 26 - ''Irish Willow'' rescues survivors from ''Empire Breeze'' (British), in Atlantic, 47 saved.

September 17 - ''Irish Larch'' rescues survivors from ''Stone Street'' ( Panamanian ), in Atlantic, 40 saved.

November 15 - ''Irish Pine'' torpedoed and sunk by U-608, in North Atlantic , 33 died.

December 22 - There are reports of a split in the Irish Labour Party due to the selection of candidates for the forthcoming general election.

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BIRTHS

September 17 - Des Lynam , sportscaster and British television personality.

DEATHS