How long is an Irish government term?

Term of office

The Constitution allows a Dáil term of no more than seven years, but a shorter period may be specified by law; this has been set as a maximum of five years.

Who was Irish Prime Minister for 21 years?

List of office-holders
No. Name (Birth–Death) Government
(11) Garret FitzGerald (1926–2011) 19th Government
(10) Charles Haughey (1925–2006) 20th Government (1987–1989) 21st Government (1989–1992)
12 Albert Reynolds (1932–2014) 22nd Government (1992–1993) 23rd Government (1993–1994)

How long can you be president of Ireland?

The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.

Who was the oldest Taoiseach?

He also announced ministerial appointees to his Government on 9 March 2011. At just under 59 years and 11 months on accession, Kenny is the second-oldest person to have assumed the office for the first time, the oldest being Seán Lemass.

What did de Valera do as Taoiseach?

He took over as president of the Executive Council from W. T. Cosgrave and later became Taoiseach, with the passing of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937. He served as Taoiseach on three different occasions: from 1937 to 1948, from 1951 to 1954, and finally from 1957 to 1959.

What is the difference between Tanaiste and Taoiseach?

The Tánaiste acts in the place of the Taoiseach during a temporary absence. In the event of the Taoiseach’s death or permanent incapacitation, the Tánaiste acts as Taoiseach until another is appointed. The Tánaiste is, ex officio, a member of the Council of State.