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The Taoiseach is the head of the government. As Ireland is a democracy, the Taoiseach is answerable to the Irish parliament, known as the Dáil and to the people of Ireland. The head of state in Ireland is the president, and officially appoints a Taoiseach after the Dáil has voted for a Taoiseach and accepts a Taoiseach's resignation and the calling of a general election after its dissolution for of the Dáil for an election.
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Who was Irish prime minister in January 2002?
The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.The head of an Irish government is known as a Taoiseach, not a Prime Minister. The Taoiseach in 2002 was Bertie Ahern.
What stops the taoiseach becoming a dictator?
Ireland is a democracy. The Taoiseach is just the head of government, not the head of state. The Taoiseach is answerable to the Irish parliament.
Taoiseach what can they do?
The Taoiseach is the head of an Irish government, similar to a prime minister in other countries. See the link below for details on what a Taoiseach can do.
Is Ireland's government or president in charge?
The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.The president of Ireland is the head of state and officially appoints the ministers and the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is the head of government, similar to the prime minister in other countries. The president does not take part in active politics in the running of the country.
Who is the leader of the Taoiseach?
The Taoiseach is the political head of an Irish government. A Taoiseach is usually the leader of their own political party. Ireland also has a president, but the president only has some symbolic role rather than actively taking part in politics. A president signs legislation into law and also gives the seals of office to a Taoiseach and the ministers of a government. The president is the head of state and the Taoiseach is the head of government.
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.
Who is Irelands leader?
If you mean president his name is Michael D. Higgins. The head of the Irish government, a post known as the Taoiseach, is Enda Kenny. These two hold office at the time of answering this question, the 15th of November 2011.
What is the difference between the work of a president and a taoiseach?
In Ireland the President is the head of state and the Taoiseach is the head of the government. The President has some official duties but does not govern the country. The President signs legislation into law, accepts resignations of a Taoiseach and ministers and also gives them their seals of office.
Who is in charge of Ireland?
Ireland has a president, currently Michael D. Higgins, who is the head of state. The head of government is known as a Taoiseach, currently Enda Kenny. The President and Taoiseach are separate roles. The President is the head of state, a largely ceremonial role, while the Taoiseach is responsible for the government and the day to day running of the country.
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.
Who was the prime minister of Ireland in 2005?
Ireland does not have a Prime Minister. The head of an Irish government is known as the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach in 2005 was Bertie Ahern.
Who is the minister for Taoiseach?
At the current time, March 2014, Enda Kenny is the Taoiseach, the head of the government of Ireland. Enda Kenny assumed this position on the 9th of March, 2011, after being appointed by Mary McAleese, who was then the President of Ireland.
