W.T. Cosgrave
William Thomas Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Tomás Mac Cosgair; June 6, 1880 – November 16, 1965), known generally as W.T. Cosgrave, was an Irish politician who succeeded Michael Collins as Chairman of the Irish Provisional Government from August to December 1922. He served as the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932.
Third Government, June 1927-October 1927
- President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
- Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin O'Higgins
- Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe
- Minister for External Affairs: Kevin O'Higgins
- Minister for Justice: Kevin O'Higgins
- Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald
- Minister for Industry & Commerce: Patrick McGilligan
- Minister for Education: Eoin MacNeill
- Minister for Lands & Agriculture: Patrick Hogan
- Minister for Local Government & Public Health: Richard Mulcahy
- Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: James J. Walsh
- Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch
Changes
- June 24, 1927: William T. Cosgrave takes over as Minister for Defence on a temporary basis.
- July 14, 1927: William T. Cograve takes over as Minister for Justice and Minister for External Affairs. Ernest Blythe becomes the new Vice-President.
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