President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State
The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the head of government or prime minister of the 1922-1937 Irish Free State, and the leader of the Executive Council (cabinet). The President was appointed by the Governor-General, upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament) and had to enjoy the confidence of the Dáil to remain in office.
Footnotes
- See: Brian Farrell, Chairman or chief? : the role of Taoiseach in Irish government, 1971.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Appointment |
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| ► | History |
| ► | Office-holders |
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