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Ireland is a parliamentary democracy and it also has a president who is the head of state, but not the head of the government. The Taoiseach, which is the official name for the head of government and equivalent to a prime minister in other countries, runs the government.
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∙ 14y agoIreland is a parliamentary democracy. There are two houses, the Dáil and the Seanad. The Dáil is where elected representatives of the people serve. From these a government is chosen. There has to be an election at least once every five years, but an election can happen sooner than that, should a government fall. In the early 1980s, there were actually 3 general elections in 18 months. The Seanad are where Irish senators sit. Some are elected and some are nominated. The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is normally the leader of the main government party in government. Ireland has a multi-party system and there are often coalition governments. The Taoiseach selects the ministers to serve in office.
Ireland also has a president, but the president is just the head of state and has no real political power, except to present seals of office to a Taoiseach and ministers and to sign new legislation into law when it has got the approval of the Dáil and Seanad. Check the site below for more information on the Irish government.
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What does how often does the Ireland government meet mean?
The question "How often does the Ireland government meet?" is asking the frequency at which the legislative bodies convene and work on their duties.
Do north and south Ireland have the same government?
Northern Ireland has it's own government devolved from the British government. The Republic of Ireland, often incorrectly referred to as the south of Ireland or southern Ireland, has its own government.
Is Ireland governed by one big central government?
The Republic of Ireland has one main government. There are councils around the country, but they don't have the powers the government has. The island of Ireland is split into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is separate and has its own government.
What does the provincial government do for Ireland?
Ireland has a national government. There is not a government for each of the four provinces of Ireland. Ireland is a small country, so there is no need for that level of government. Counties have councils, but there is nothing at provincial level.
What Government is Ireland run by?
Ireland runs itself so it is run by the Irish government.
Is the government of Ireland Monarchy democracy or dictatorship?
Iceland has a government of democracy.
Is Ireland a limited government or unlimited government?
Ireland is an limited government everyone has to follow the laws even the rulers
What is the government of Ireland act?
The Government of Ireland Act from 1920, was the piece of legislation that created the division between Northern Ireland and what would nowadays be known as the Republic of Ireland.
When was Provisional Government of Southern Ireland created?
Provisional Government of Southern Ireland was created in 1922.
What was the Local self-government in Ireland called?
In Northern Ireland the local government is called the NI executive, known as a devolved government.
Is Mary Mcaleese the government in Ireland?
No. Mary McAleese was Ireland's president from 1997 to 2011. The president of Ireland is the head of state, but not the head of government. So Mary McAleese was not the government of Ireland. Since November 2011, Michael D. Higgins has been the president of Ireland. The head of a government in Ireland is known as a Taoiseach. Currently, in November 2012, the Taoiseach is Enda Kenny.
Does Ireland's government have a military?
Ireland has an army but it is a neutral country.
