Taoiseach

Head of government of Ireland

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The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The office is appointed by the President of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann and the office-holder must retain the support of a majority in the Dáil to remain in office.

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Starmer celebrates relationship with Ireland at first summit : Sir Keir Starmer has praised the relationship the UK has built with Ireland as the first annual UK-Ireland Summit is held in Liverpool. The prime minister and Taoiseach pledged to work together in an.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:55Published on March 6, 2025

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