Taoiseach

The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The office is appointed by the President of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann and the office-holder... Wikipedia

  • Type:  Head of government
  • Member of:  Dáil Éireann, Cabinet, Council of State, British–Irish Council, European Council
  • Reports to:  Oireachtas
  • Residence:  None
  • Seat:  Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Nominator:  Dáil Éireann
  • Appointer:  President of Ireland
  • Term length:  While commanding the confidence of the majority of Dáil Éireann. No term limits are imposed on the office.
  • Precursor:  President of the Executive Council
  • Formation:  29 December 1937
  • First holder:  Éamon de Valera
  • Deputy:  Tánaiste
  • Salary:  €243,895 annually (2024), (including €113,679 salary as a TD)
  • Website:  Department of the Taoiseach
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo