~ National Loan 1920~
ref. J. Considene paper UCC arch.
The difficulties that Collins was operating under would have defeated most individuals. However Collins was different to most and his exceptional capabilities set him apart as the following quote from J.J. Lee illustrates. 'Collins will therefore give rise to sharp differences of opinion however much he is studied, even among genuine seekers after historical truth. There are, however, certain areas of general agreement among his biographers, Few dispute his exceptional energy, exceptional physical courage, exceptional moral courage, exceptional administrative ability, all meshed into a larger than life personality'. (Lee 1998:24) It was just as well Collins possessed these exceptional characteristics because in addition to Finance he held three other important military positions:
Adjutant- General, Director of Intelligence and Director of Organisations. And, he used these military positions with their associated resources to 'protecf his efforts in Finance'.
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