Oireachtas
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The Oireachtas is the bicameral parliament of Ireland. The Oireachtas consists of the president of Ireland and the two Houses of the Oireachtas: Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann. The Dáil has greater p
Leinster House in Dublin, seat of the Oireachtas
Taoiseach
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The taoiseach is the head of government, or prime minister, of Ireland. The office is appointed by the president of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann and the office-holder must retain the suppor
Oireachtas
…British citizens. By law, a Dáil term may last no longer than five years. The Dáil can be dissolved by the president at any time at the request of the Taoiseach, although the president may decline the request if the Taoiseach has ceased to retain the support of the majority of the Dáil. Dáil elections use the…
Micheal Martin, 2025
Department of the Taoiseach at Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin