Who are the political leaders of Ireland?
Current Government of Ireland
| Cabinet ministers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Name | Party |
| Taoiseach | Micheál Martin | Fianna Fáil |
| Tánaiste Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment | Leo Varadkar | Fine Gael |
| Minister for Finance | Paschal Donohoe |
Who was in government 2012 Ireland?
It was a coalition government of Fine Gael and the Labour Party led by Enda Kenny as Taoiseach.
Who was the Irish prime minister from 2011 to 2017?
Enda Kenny (born 24 April 1951) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017, Leader of Fine Gael from 2002 to 2017, Minister for Defence from May to July 2014 and 2016 to 2017, Leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2011, Minister for Tourism and Trade from 1994 to 1997 and Minister …
Who are famous leader of Ireland?
Top 40
| Rank | Name | Field(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hume | Politics |
| 2 | Michael Collins | Politics |
| 3 | Mary Robinson | Politics |
| 4 | James Connolly | Politics |
Who was the Taoiseach in May 2011?
Following the resignation of Bertie Ahern, Brian Cowen became the 12th Taoiseach on 7 May, 2008, and served until 9 March, 2011.
Who was Taoiseach in May 2011?
When did Bertie Ahern resign?
Under Ahern’s leadership, Fianna Fáil led three coalition governments. Ahern is the second-longest serving Taoiseach, after Éamon de Valera. Ahern resigned as Taoiseach on 6 May 2008, in the wake of revelations made in Mahon Tribunal, and was succeeded by Minister for Finance Brian Cowen.
Which politician was Taoiseach of Ireland from 2017 to 2020?
Leo Varadkar
| Leo Varadkar TD | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Enda Kenny |
| 14th Taoiseach | |
| In office 14 June 2017 – 27 June 2020 | |
| President | Michael D. Higgins |
Is Sinn Fein left or right?
Sinn Féin is an Irish republican, democratic socialist and left-wing party. In the European Parliament, the party aligns itself with the European United Left–Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) parliamentary group.
Who was Ireland’s last Prime Minister?
Leo Varadkar
| Leo Varadkar TD | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Dublin West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1979 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
Are Sinn Féin and IRA the same?
Sinn Féin is the largest Irish republican political party, and was historically associated with the IRA, while also having been associated with the Provisional IRA in the party’s modern incarnation. The Irish government alleged that senior members of Sinn Féin have held posts on the IRA Army Council.