24 JUNE 1922, Page 2

Under " Fundamental Rights" it is provided that the Irish

Free State is " a, co-equal member of the Empire." All powers of government are " derived from the people." Men and women are to have equal rights as citizens. Though the " national language " is to be Irish, English shall be " equally recognized as an official language." No title of honour may be accepted by any citizen of the Free State except with the approval of the Executive Council. The liberty of the person is inviolable and no person shall ber deprived of his liberty except in accord- ance with the law. No religion is to be endowed. Freedom of speech is guaranteed and also the right of free elementary education. The natural resources of the country are to be in the ownership of the State.