Government type: Parliamentary Republic
Parliamentary government is a type of republic that operates under a parliamentary system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature. (parliamentary government)
Became republic in 1949 after the constitution.
Parliamentary government is a type of republic that operates under a parliamentary system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature. (parliamentary government)
Became republic in 1949 after the constitution.
Executive branch
chief of state: President Michael D. HIGGINS (since 11 November 2011)
head of government: Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda KENNY (since 9 March 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, approved by the lower house of Parliament
head of government: Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda KENNY (since 9 March 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, approved by the lower house of Parliament