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| Government of Ireland | |
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| Irish: Rialtas na hÉireann | |
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| Overview | |
| Established | 29 December 1937 |
| Country |  Ireland |
| Polity | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Leader | Taoiseach (Micheál Martin) |
| Appointed by | President of Ireland (Michael D Higgins) on successful nomination from Dáil Éireann[1] |
| Ministries | 18[2] (list) |
| Responsible to | Oireachtas Éireann |
| Annual budget | €10.5 billion (2024)[3] |
| Headquarters | Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin |
| Website | www |
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The Government of Ireland (Irish: Rialtas na hÉireann) is the executive authority of Ireland, headed by the Taoiseach, the head of government. The government – also known as the cabinet – is composed of ministers, each of whom must be a member of the Oireachtas, which consists of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann. Ministers are usually assigned a government department with a portfolio covering specific policy areas although provision exists for the appointment of a minister without portfolio.
The taoiseach must be nominated by the Dáil, the house of representatives. Following the nomination of the Dáil, the president of Ireland appoints the taoiseach. The president also appoints members of the government on the nomination of the taoiseach and their approval by the Dáil. The taoiseach nominates one member of the government as tánaiste, the deputy head of government. The government is dependent on the Oireachtas to pass primary legislation and as such, the government needs to command a majority in the Dáil to ensure support and confidence for budgets and the passage of government legislation.
The 35th government of Ireland entered office on 23 January 2025 with Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, as Taoiseach, and Simon Harris, leader of Fine Gael, as Tánaiste. It is a coalition government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and a group of independent TDs, and was formed after negotiations following a general election in December 2024.[4]
- ^ "Constitution of Ireland, Article 13.1.1°". Irish Statute Book. 29 December 1937. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
The President shall, on the nomination of Dáil Éireann, appoint the Taoiseach, that is, the head of the Government or Prime Minister.
- ^ "Departments". Government of Ireland. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Budget 2025". Citizens Information. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
The Budget sets out an overall package of €10.5 billion. This is made up of a package of once-off measures worth €2 billion, total expenditure of €6.9 billion and additional capital expenditure of €1.6 billion and permanent tax changes of 1.4 billion for 2025.
- ^ Martin, Micheál (23 January 2025). "Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on announcement of Members of Government". Government of Ireland (gov.ie). Retrieved 24 January 2025.