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How old must you be to become president of Ireland?
You must be at least 35 years old to become president of Ireland.
How did Mary McAleese become President of Ireland?
Mary McAleese was elected President of Ireland on 30th October 1997 gaining 45% of the vote. After her first term, McAleese was returned unopposed for a second term.
Did Ireland have a king in 1939?
No, Ireland had a President from 1937, but did not become a republic until 1949 It was technically a "Free State"- similar to Canada, Australia, etc
Why did Douglas hyde become president?
Douglas Hyde became President of Ireland in 1938 and remained until his term of office finished in 1945
Who did Mary Robinson succeed in 1990 to become the first female president of Ireland?
She succeeded Patrick J Hillery.
Who is the minister for transport in Ireland?
Jack Lynch had two separate times as Taoiseach. In his 1966 to 1969 cabinet, Erskine Childers, later to become the President of Ireland, was Minister for Transport & Power and Posts & Telegraphs. In his 1969 to 1973 cabinet, Brian Lenihan was Minister for Transport and Power. Post and TElegraphs was a separate ministry at that period. Brian Lenihan was moved to another ministry in March 1973 and his position was taken by Michael O'Kennedy. From 1973 to 1977 Jack Lynch was out of government. His second period as Taoiseach began in July 1977. From then until Jack Lynch resigned in December 1979, Pádraig Faulkner held the ministry for Posts & Telegraphs and Transport & Power.
What is Ireland's legislature's name?
Oireachtas Éireann, which consist of Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann and the President of Ireland, who ultimately signs legislation to become laws.
How did Enda Kenny become leader of ireland?
Enda Kenny is not the leader of Ireland. He is the Taoiseach, which is the head of the Irish government. The head of the government in Ireland is not the head of state, which is the role of the president of Ireland. Michael D. Higgins is the president of Ireland. For Enda Kenny to have become Taoiseach, he had to be elected to Dáil Éireann, the Irish parliament, and as leader of the biggest party, he was voted in as Taoiseach when a government was formed. Elected members of his party, Fine Gael, and the Labour party, which are also part of the government, voted for him in Dáil Éireann.
Does it seem logical that an Irish American became president in 1960?
Yes it does. John F. Kennedy, like other presidents, was an American citizen, so it was perfectly logical that he could become and did become president. He fulfilled all the requirements to become president. The fact that some of his ancestors came from Ireland doesn't impact that. Most importantly, the people voted for him.
What do you have to do to become a president?
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How do you become an honorary citizen of Ireland?
By law, the Irish government can recommend honorary Irish citizenship for someone who has signalled honour or rendered distinguished service to the nation. The President of Ireland can then officially grant the person honorary Irish citizenship.
What age do you become an adult in Ireland?
The age of majority in Ireland is 18.
