The Taoiseach (/ ˈ t iː ʃ ə x / ⓘ) [d] is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. [ a ] The office is appointed by the President of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann (the lower house of the Oireachtas , Ireland's national legislature) and the office-holder must retain the support of a majority in the Dáil to remain ...

Feb 10, 2025 · Executive power in the Irish government is vested in the taoiseach, who heads the cabinet and presides over its meetings. The taoiseach must be a member of the Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives), the lower house of the Oireachtas (Parliament).

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The main duty of the Taoiseach is to start policy and coordinate policy of the rest of government. Especially policies on Economic and Social Development, Northern Ireland, the European Union and Public Sector Change and Oireachtas Reform.

Mar 24, 2024 · The taoiseach took journalists, opposition lawmakers and even members of his own government by surprise with his decision to step down for what he called “personal” but “mainly political ...

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Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris will become Ireland's next taoiseach (prime minister). Aged 37, he is the country's youngest ever leader. His appointment follows Leo Varadkar's official resignation on Monday.

Jul 23, 2018 · The Taoiseach, as Head of Government, is the central co-ordinator of the work of the Ministers and their Departments of State. The Taoiseach also advises and guides the other members of the Government when they are faced with issues requiring the successful working of the Government as a collective authority responsible to Dáil Éireann.

Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris has been elected as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) by members of the Dáil (Irish parliament). Aged 37, the new Fine Gael party leader is the youngest person to lead the Republic of...

The head of government, or prime minister, of Ireland is known as the Taoiseach and heads a cabinet called the Government. However, since 1919, heads of government in the Irish state have borne a number of titles.