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Fri 03 Mar 20071932 lesson: future matters most to votersFianna Fáil first came to power 75 years ago today to replace a party 'out of touch' with the people, writes Ciara MeehanThe first Fianna Fáil government was formed 75 years ago today. The party's victory had brought to an end 10 years of Cumann na nGaedheal government. It is interesting that on the 75th anniversary of one of the most momentous elections in Irish history, Bertie Ahern and Fianna Fáil will ask the electorate to return them to office for a third consecutive time.