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Who was the first person to hold the position of Taoiseach in Ireland?
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the first person to hold the title "Taoiseach" was Eamon De Valera when the office was created in 1937. Before that the Prime Minister was called the "President of the Executive Council". The first holder of that office was William Cosgrave
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Who was the first prime minister of Ireland?
What would be called a Prime Minister in other countries is known as a Taoiseach in Ireland. Before 1938, the term used was President of the Executive Council. The first person to hold that title was William T. Cosgrave, who held it from October 1922 to March 1932. When the term Taoiseach was first used, Eamon DeValera was the person to first hold it.
How long was Eamon De Valera taoiseach of Ireland for?
he was taoiseach 3 times. first in 1937-1948, then he succeeded the first coalition in 1951 until 1954, then again in 1957 he succeeded the 2nd coalition until 1959, when Sean Lemas became Taoiseach.
Who is the First Minister of Northern Ireland?
David Trimble and Ian Paisley have been the First Minister of Northern Ireland. The position is now held by Peter Robinson.
Who was the first person to win a medal in the Olympics for Ireland?
Tanvir :)
Where was the first person admitted to Ellis Island from?
Annie Moore was a 15-year-old girl from Cork, Ireland.
Who was the first prime minister of Ireland?
What would be called a Prime Minister in other countries is known as a Taoiseach in Ireland. Before 1938, the term used was President of the Executive Council. The first person to hold that title was William T. Cosgrave, who held it from October 1922 to March 1932. When the term Taoiseach was first used, Eamon DeValera was the person to first hold it.
Was Eamon de Valera president of Ireland?
he was the first Taoiseach and the tird President.
When did Eamon De Valera become the first prime minister of Eire?
He was not the first prime minister of Ireland. He first became President of the Executive Council, the equivalent of what other countries would call a Prime Minister, on the 9th of March 1932. He was not the first person to hold that position. WT Cosgrave held it before he did, taking the position in December 1922. During the time that Éamon De Valera was President of the Executive Council, a new constitution was written and the title was changed to Taoiseach, the title still used today. He was the first person to hold the title of Taoiseach.
Name the first minister of Ireland?
The title "First Minister" is used in Northern Ireland. This office is current held (4th February 2010) by Peter Robinson, with the Deputy First Minister being Martin McGuinness. In the Republic of Ireland the head of government is known as the Taoiseach. The current Taoiseach is Brian Cowen.
How long was Eamon De Valera taoiseach of Ireland for?
he was taoiseach 3 times. first in 1937-1948, then he succeeded the first coalition in 1951 until 1954, then again in 1957 he succeeded the 2nd coalition until 1959, when Sean Lemas became Taoiseach.
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.
Who was Ireland's first female prime minister?
Ireland's head of government is called a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. There has never been a female Taoiseach. The head of state is the President. Ireland has had two female presidents, first Mary Robinson (1990 - 1997) and then Mary McAleese (1997 - 2011).
Who is the head of government of Northern Ireland?
In Ireland the head of government is known as the Taoiseach. Currently (October 2012) Enda Kenny is the Taoiseach. The head of state is the president, currently Michael D. Higgins, but the head of government and head of state are separate roles. You can go to Ireland's website for the government for more information.
Who is the king and queen of Ireland now in 2008?
The free state of the Republic of Ireland has neither king nor queen. Until May 07, 2008, the Taoiseach of Ireland, or Prime Minister, was Patrick Bartholomew (known as Bertie) Ahern. Mr Ahern resigned on May 06, 2008, and was succeeded by Mr Brian Cowen. On Mr Cowen's resignation, he was succeeded as Taoiseach by Mr Enda Kenny, appointed by Ireland's President Mary McAleese on March 09, 2011. Mr Kenny is still currently Taoiseach of Ireland, at May 21, 2011. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and therefore Queen Elizabeth II is queen of that part of Ireland. The United Kingdom has no king.
Who was the first person to go to Ireland?
People first came to Ireland over 8000 years ago, so it is not recorded as to who was the first person to arrive.
How long can you be a leader of Ireland?
An Irish president, the head of state can serve two terms of seven years each. The leader of the Irish government is a separate position. The official title is Taoiseach. A general election must be held in Ireland at least every 5 years. After an election the Taoiseach is chosen. The same Taoiseach could be chosen again, so there is no limit as to how long a Taoiseach can serve.
Who is the Prime Minister of Ireland in 2013?
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