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Where did Bertie Ahern live while he was Taoiseach?
A Taoiseach does not have an official residence. During his term as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern lived in and around his constituency of Drumcondra in the city of Dublin. He had a number of different houses during that period.
How long is Ireland's political leaders term?
The President of Ireland has a term of 7 years and can serve a maximum of 2 terms. The head of government in Ireland is known as a Taoiseach. A general election has to be held at least every 5 years in Ireland, after which a Taoiseach can be chosen. The same Taoiseach can serve several terms, so there is no actual limit.
Who was the president of Ireland in 1976?
Ireland does not have a Prime Minister. The head of the Irish government is known as a Taoiseach. Two people were Taoiseach in 1977 -- Liam Cosgrave at the beginning of the year followed by Jack Lynch from June.
Who or what is the Taoiseach?
Taoiseach is the official title used for the head of a government in the Republic of Ireland. It comes from an old Irish word meaning leader. The term was adopted as the official title for the head of government in 1937, through the Irish constitution that was came into operation in December 1937. The current Taoiseach is Brian Cowen, who has been Taoiseach since May 2008.
How many years can the Irish Prime Minister Serve?
The maximum term of an Irish government is 5 years, after which there is an election. A Taoiseach, which is the official title of the head of an Irish government, also can have a 5 year term, but can be re-elected as often as he is chosen. So there is no limit to the terms a Taoiseach can serve.
Who runs Ireland?
The head of State is President Michael D. Higgins, inaugurated on the 11th of November 2011. The president is apolitical so he does not have many political powers, except to do things like sign things into law. The Taoiseach, which is the official title for the head of government, is Enda Kenny. The Taoiseach does more in terms of running the country than the President does.
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 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.
What is called to leader of a democracy?
There is no fixed term, most democracies have their own name for the elected leader. Examples are : US = President, UK = Prime Minister, Ireland = Taoiseach.
Was Bernie Casey ever married?
Yes, Bernie Casey was married. He was married to his wife, the former actress and model, who was not publicly named. They had a long-term relationship, but details about their marriage and personal life were kept relatively private. Casey was known more for his acting and athletic career than his personal relationships.
How many terms can be served as British Prime Minister?
The number of terms is unlimited. Prime Ministers are not elected directly by the British public. They are chosen by the party that wins government, which is based on winning the most seats in the lower house in parliament.
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).
