government of the 29th dil

In June 2002, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on the nomination of the 29th Dil ireann, appointed Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. On the nomination of the Taoiseach, and following the Dil's "approval" the following Irish government (Rialtas na hireann) was appointed. (Under Article 13.1.1 of the 1937 constitution, the Dil nominates a person whom it instructs the President to appoint as taoiseach. The Taoiseach, following his appointment, then nominates his ministerial team en bloc to the Dil for approval, in accordance with Article 13.1.2. If the Dil duly approves the list, the President proceeds to appoint them. Though it is often said that the Taoiseach and government are elected by the Dil that is technically incorrect. They only become ministers when the President appoints them, not by means of the parliamentary vote, though the President's appointment is automatic when they have been duly approved.)

26th Government - (June 6, 2002–present)

The Government, in accordance with statute law, subsequently appointed 17 Ministers of State (junior ministers).

Government Of The 29Th Dil

26th Government - (June 6, 2002–present)

Changes September 29, 2004

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