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Ireland has a ceremonial President. Michael D. Higgins is the current president, who took office in November 2011. The president is the head of state, but not the head of government. The head of an Irish government is known as the Taoiseach, which would be a role similar to a Prime Minister. The current Taoiseach is Enda Kenny, who took office in March 2011.
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∙ 15y agoBOTH. The Irish President is non-executive and performs similar functions to a monarch in a constitutional monarchy. The head of government is known as the "Taoiseach" pronounced "Tee Shock".
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∙ 12y agoIreland has a president, but the president is the head of state and not the head of government. The head of a government is known as a Taoiseach, which is an old Irish word for chieftain.
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Who was president during this time?
England does not have a President but a Prime Minister. One David Cameron is the Prime Minister of England as at June 2014. President Michael D. Higgins on the other hand is the President of Ireland.
Who was prime minister of Ireland in 1940?
In 1939 the president of Ireland was Mr. Douglas Hyde. ( He was in office from 1938 until 1945 )
Who president of England?
England does not have a president and never has. The leader of the government is the Prime Minister and that person is Prime Minister of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - England is a part of but not the same as The United Kingdom. The first UK Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole who served from 1721 to 1742.
Is a Taoiseach the prime minister of Ireland?
The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, which would be the equivalent of a prime minister in other countries. Enda Kenny is currently the Taoiseach. The president is Michael D. Higgins.
Does Poland have a prime minister or president?
Yes, Poland has both a prime minister and a president.
Who was the first prime minister of Northern Ireland?
Ireland does not have a Prime Minister. It has a Taoiseach who is similar to a Prime Minister and It also has a President. The current Prime Minister is Enda Kenny and the current President is Mary McAleese.
Is Ireland's prime minister a female?
No, Enda Kenny is a man. Ireland's President, Mary McAlesse, is a woman.
Does northern Ireland have rulers?
yup it has a prime minister... but not a president like america
Who was president during this time?
England does not have a President but a Prime Minister. One David Cameron is the Prime Minister of England as at June 2014. President Michael D. Higgins on the other hand is the President of Ireland.
Who is the president of England?
England itself does not have a president or a prime minister. On the other hand, the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) does have a prime minister. But its head of state, who is the equivalent to a president, is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This is because the UK is a constitutional monarchy.England does not have a president, it has a Prime minister and a QueenEngland does not have a president, it has a queen and a prime minister.
Will Gerry Adams ever be Prime Minister of Ireland?
No. Ireland does not have a prime minister. Ireland has a Taoiseach. So Gerry Adams will never be Prime Minister of Ireland nor will he ever be Taoiseach.
Who was Eamon De Valera and what country was he prime minister of?
Eamon De Valera was a famous revolutionary and politician in Ireland. He was never prime minister, but held the corresponding role in Ireland which was called President of the Executive Council and later renamed as Taoiseach. He also became the president of Ireland.
Who was prime minister of Ireland in 1940?
In 1939 the president of Ireland was Mr. Douglas Hyde. ( He was in office from 1938 until 1945 )
Prime minister is the leader of the political party with a majority of seats in the Senate?
No, in both Ireland and Canada, the Prime Minister leads the largest party in the lower house (Dail in Ireland and House of Commons in Canada). In Australia the prime minister is the leader of the political group with a mayority in the lower house / house of representatives. The leader of the senate is caled the president of the senate. the president of the senate doesnot necesarily have to be of the same party as that of the prime minister.
Who are the president and prime minister of Ireland?
In March 2014, the current president is Michael D. Higgins. The current Taoiseach, which is what the head of government in Ireland is known as, is Enda Kenny.
Do America have Prime Ministers?
Yes. Countries that have a Monarchy or are a Commonwealth have a Prime Minister. Countries that do not have a Monarchy and are not a Commonwealth have a President. The United Kingdom has a Monarchy. As of January 2013, the Prime Minister of the UK is David Cameron.
Who was the prime minister of Ireland in 2009?
Ireland does not have a prime minister. The corresponding role in Ireland is known as a Taoiseach. Brian Cowen was Taoiseach in 2009.
