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.

See also

• Irish heads of government since 1919

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Preceded by:President of the Republic1921-1922

Related Topics:
President of the Republic - 1921 - 1922

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Irish Prime Ministerial Offices

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Irish Constitutional Theory

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Succeeded by:Taoiseach1937 - present)

Related Topics:
Taoiseach - 1937

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Preceded by:Chairman of the Provisional Government1922

Related Topics:
Chairman of the Provisional Government - 1922

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Irish Prime Ministerial Offices

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British Constitutional Theory

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Succeeded by:Taoiseach1937 - present

Related Topics:
Taoiseach - 1937

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