12 Facts About Taoiseach

Taoiseach is the prime minister and head of government of Ireland.

Current Taoiseach is Micheal Martin TD, leader of Fianna Fail, who took office on 27 June 2020 following a coalition agreement between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and the Green Party.

Under the Constitution of Ireland, the Taoiseach is nominated by a simple majority of the voting members of Dail Eireann.

The Taoiseach is authorised to advise the President to dismiss cabinet ministers from office; by convention the President follows this advice.

The Taoiseach is further responsible for appointing eleven members of the Seanad.

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Department of the Taoiseach is the government department which supports and advises the Taoiseach in carrying out their various duties.

The Taoiseach is assisted by one or more Ministers of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, one of whom is the Government Chief Whip.

Taoiseach said he was "not disposed" to support the proposed amendment and felt the word "Taoiseach" did not need to be changed.

The proposed amendment was defeated on a vote and "Taoiseach" was included as the title ultimately adopted by plebiscite of the people.

In contrast, the Taoiseach created in 1937 possesses a much more powerful role.

Taoiseach's role is greatly enhanced because under the Constitution, he is both and chief executive.

Generally, where there have been multi-party or coalition governments, the Taoiseach has been the leader of the largest party in the coalition.