Government of the 29th Dáil

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The 29th Dáil was elected on 17 May 2002 and first met on 6 June when President Mary McAleese, appointed Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach, on the nomination of the Dáil Éireann. On the nomination of the Taoiseach, and following the Dáil's approval the following the 26th Government of Ireland (Rialtas na hÉireann) was appointed.[1]

[edit] 26th Government of Ireland

The 26th Government of Ireland (6 June 2002–present) was formed by the Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats parties.

Office Name Term Party
An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern 2002– Fianna Fáil
An Tánaiste Mary Harney 2002–2006 Progressive Democrats
Michael McDowell 2006– Progressive Democrats
Minister for Agriculture & Food[2] Joe Walsh 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Mary Coughlan 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism[3] John O'Donoghue 2002– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources[4] Dermot Ahern 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Noel Dempsey 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs[5] Éamon Ó Cuív 2002– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Defence Michael Smith 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Willie O'Dea 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Education & Science Noel Dempsey 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Mary Hanafin 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Mary Harney 2002–2004 Progressive Democrats
Micheál Martin 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government[6] Martin Cullen 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Dick Roche 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy[7] 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Brian Cowen 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Foreign Affairs Brian Cowen 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Dermot Ahern 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Health & Children Micheál Martin 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Mary Harney 2004– Progressive Democrats
Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform Michael McDowell 2002– Progressive Democrats
Minister for Social & Family Affairs[8] Mary Coughlan 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Séamus Brennan 2004– Fianna Fáil
Minister for Transport[9] Séamus Brennan 2002–2004 Fianna Fáil
Martin Cullen 2004– Fianna Fáil

The government positions are listed in alphabetical order, rather than in terms of seniority.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Under Article 13.1.1 of the 1937 Bunreacht na hÉireann (constitution), the Dáil 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 Dáil for approval, in accordance with Article 13.1.2. If the Dáil duly approves the list, the President proceeds to appoint them. Though it is often said that the Taoiseach and government are elected by the Dáil that is technically incorrect. They only become ministers when the President appoints them and they receive their seal of office, not by means of the parliamentary vote, although the President's appointment is automatic when they have been duly approved.
  2. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development was renamed as the Department of Agriculture & Food.
  3. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Tourism, Sport & Recreation was renamed as the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism.
  4. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Marine & Natural Resources was renamed as the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources.
  5. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht & the Islands was renamed as the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs.
  6. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Environment & Local Government was renamed as the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government.
  7. ^ In 2004, Charlie McCreevy was selected by the Government as Ireland's European Commissioner.
  8. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Social, Community & Family Affairs was renamed as the Department of Social & Family Affairs.
  9. ^ On 6 June 2002 the Department of Public Enterprise was renamed as the Department of Transport.

[edit] See also


Governments of Ireland
Rialtais na hÉireann		 Government of Ireland

Govt of the 1st Dáil (1918–21) | Govt of the 2nd Dáil (1921–22) | Govt of the 3rd Dáil (1922–23) | Govt of the 4th Dáil (1923–27) | Govt of the 5th Dáil (1927) | Govt of the 6th Dáil (1927–33) | Govt of the 7th Dáil (1932–33) | Govt of the 8th Dáil (1933–37) | Govt of the 9th Dáil (1937–38) | Govt of the 10th Dáil (1938–43) | Govt of the 11th Dáil (1943–44) | Govt of the 12th Dáil (1944–48) | Govt of the 13th Dáil (1948–51) | Govt of the 14th Dáil (1951–54) | Govt of the 15th Dáil (1954–57) | Govt of the 16th Dáil (1957–61) | Govt of the 17th Dáil (1961–65) | Govt of the 18th Dáil (1965–69) | Govt of the 19th Dáil (1969–73) | Govt of the 20th Dáil (1973–77) | Govt of the 21st Dáil (1977–81) | Govt of the 22nd Dáil (1981–82) | Govt of the 23rd Dáil (1982) | Govt of the 24th Dáil (1982–87) | Govt of the 25th Dáil (1987–89) | Govt of the 26th Dáil (1989–92) | Govt of the 27th Dáil (1992–97) | Govt of the 28th Dáil (1997–2002) | Govt of the 29th Dáil (2002–)
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