1925 in Ireland

Events

February 11 – In the Dáil a resolution is passed making it illegal for any citizen to secure a divorce with the right to re-marry in the State.
March 10 – The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, James Craig, announces the impending dissolution of the parliament. He says the election will be fought on the Boundary Commission.
March 16 – At a meeting of the Boundary Commission in County Down witnesses from Newry and Kilkeel support being included in the Irish Free State.
April 2 – The Dublin Metropolitan Police merges with the Civic Gurad under a new Act. The new organisation will be known as An Garda Síochána
April 3 – The Dáil accepts the governments motion on the Shannon Power Scheme. Messrs Siemens-Schuchert will be the contractors.
May 26 – The Shannon Electricity Bill is passed in Dáil Éireann. £5.2 million is needed to finance the scheme.
July 1 – It is announced that Alexander Hull & Co. Building Contractors are to re-build the General Post Office, Dublin at a cost of £50,000.
December 3 – A settlement on the boundary question is presented in London. The commission recommends no change to the border between North and South.