Ministries of the First Dáil
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The Ministry was the cabinet of the Irish Republic. Two ministries came to office during the life of the First Dáil. The First Ministry was a temporary cabinet headed by Cathal Brugha, because Éamon de Valera, the leader of Sinn Féin, was in gaol at the time. In April, 1919 de Valera became Príomh Aire and headed the Second Ministry. The First Dáil was elected on 18 December 1918 and first met on 21 January 1919. It lasted for 892 days.
[edit] First Ministry (temporary)
The term of office for the First Ministry was from 21 January 1919 to 1 April 1919.
[edit] Second Ministry (temporary)
The term of office for the Second Ministry was from 1 April 1919 to 26 August 1921.
[edit] Ministers not in cabinet
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Director of Agriculture | Robert Barton |
| Director of Fisheries | Seán Etchingham |
| Director of Propaganda | Laurence Ginnell |
| Director of Trade & Commerce | Ernest Blythe |
| Preceded by: Offices created |
Irish cabinets | Succeeded by: Third Ministry |
