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.

Office-holders

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1. W.T. Cosgrave June 6, 1880 August, 1917 Cumann na nGaedhael Carlow - KilkennyDecember 6, 1922March 9, 1932February 4, 1948November 16, 1965

Related Topics:
W.T. Cosgrave - June 6 - 1880 - August - 1917 - Cumann na nGaedhael - Carlow - Kilkenny - December 6 - 1922 - March 9 - 1932 - February 4 - 1948 - November 16 - 1965

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2. Eamon de Valera October 22, 1882 December 14, 1918 Fianna Fáil Clare March 9, 1932December 29, 1937June 23, 1959August 29, 1975

Related Topics:
Eamon de Valera - October 22 - 1882 - December 14 - 1918 - Fianna Fáil - Clare - March 9 - 1932 - December 29 - 1937 - June 23 - 1959 - August 29 - 1975

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