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In 1951 the coalition faced increasing pressure to remain afloat and so an election was called.

Clann na Poblachta was reduced to just two seats.

Noel Browne and Jack McQuillan, both of whom were elected as independents, supported de Valera's minority government.

In 1954 another general election was called and the Second Inter-Party Government took office, again under Costello as Taoiseach.

Although Clann na Poblachta agreed to give external confidence and support to the government, it did not join it.