government of the 13th dil

The 13th Dil was elected on February 4, 1957 and first met on February 18 when the 5th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 13th Dil lasted for 1,211 days. The Fifth Government of Ireland - or more commonly the First Inter-Party Government - is the name given to the government which lead Ireland from 1948 to 1951. The government was made up of a number of political parties including Fine Gael, Labour, Clann na Poblachta and Clann na Talmhan. It was the first change of government since 1932. The parties had many different aims and viewpoints, but a united hatred of Fianna Fil overcame all difficulties in forming a government. The Cabinet was made up of representatives of all parties and ministers were given a great degree of independence. Some key events during the lifetime of the government include the declaration of the Republic of Ireland in 1949 and the crisis surrounding the 'Mother & Child Scheme' in 1951.

5th Government - (February 18, 1948–June 13, 1951)

Changes May 3, 1949

Minister for Local Government: William Norton (acting)

Changes May 11, 1949

Minister for Local Government: Michael Keyes

Changes March 7, 1951

Changes April 12, 1951

Minister for Health: John A. Costello (acting)