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The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. [ 2 ]
Higgins was the president of the Labour Party from 2003 to 2011, until he resigned following his election as president of Ireland. [4] [5] Higgins has used his time in office as president to address issues concerning justice, social equality, social inclusion, anti-sectarianism, anti-racism, and reconciliation.
The office of president was established in 1937, in part as a replacement for the office of governor-general that existed during the 1922–1937 Irish Free State. The seven-year term of office of the president was inspired by that of the presidents of Weimar Germany. At the time the office was established critics warned that the post might lead ...
For Monarchs of Ireland, see Monarchy of Ireland#List of monarchs of Ireland For Presidents of Ireland, see President of Ireland#List of presidents of Ireland For Governors-General, see Governor-General of the Irish Free State#Governors-General of the Irish Free State (1922–36)
Michael D Higgins urged other countries to ’emulate Ireland’s example’ and increase aid funding to UNRWA.
The Taoiseach (/ ˈ t iː ʃ ə x / ⓘ) [d] is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. [a] The office is appointed by the President of Ireland upon nomination by Dáil Éireann (the lower house of the Oireachtas, Ireland's national legislature) and the office-holder must retain the support of a majority in the Dáil to remain in office.
President of Ireland (1938–present) Heads of government. Presidents of the Executive Council (1922–1937) Taoisigh of Ireland (prime minister) (1937–present)
To stand for election as president of Ireland, candidates must: be a citizen of Ireland; be at least 35 years of age; be nominated by: at least twenty of the 234 serving members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, or; at least four of the 31 county or city councils, or; themselves, in the case of a former or retiring president who has served one 7 ...