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Tithe an Rialtais · Taoiseach, Cabinet, and Dáil confidence
Taoiseach
Vacant
Plurality party
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Dáil— / 81
StatusAwaiting Formation
Dáil Éireann composition
160 seats distributed by party after the most recent general election wave. The diagram follows a Westminster-style layout: left and right benches by economic position, with centrist parties toward the crossbenches.
Fianna Fáil72Fine Gael53Labour14Independent8Workers' Party7Progressive Democrats6
Executive leadership
Taoiseach
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No Taoiseach
A qualifying party or coalition chair may nominate a Taoiseach.
Government record
Formation and confidence votes appear above when applicable.
Tánaiste
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No Tánaiste
The Taoiseach nominates a Tánaiste from cabinet ministers.
Opposition Leader
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Vacant
The leader of the largest opposition bloc in the Dáil.
Government of Ireland
The Taoiseach nominates ministers to the Government; the Uachtarán formally appoints them on the Taoiseach's advice. Ministers lead departments covering finance, foreign affairs, enterprise, health, education, housing, justice, defence, and more.
Ireland's cabinet operates through coalition government, ministerial initiatives, and Dáil confidence (Tithe an Rialtais) rather than a directly elected executive.
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19 cabinet positions — Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and 17 ministers
Áras an Uachtaráin
The Office of the Uachtarán is vacant or pending the next nationwide election. The Uachtarán is the directly-elected head of state (7-year term, max 2 terms).