The Government [ral̪ˠt̪ˠəs̪ˠ n̪ˠə heːɼən̪ˠ] is the
cabinet that exercises
executive authority in the
Republic of Ireland. The Government is headed by a prime minister called the
Taoiseach, and a deputy prime minister called the
Tánaiste. The Taoiseach is appointed by the
President after being designated by
Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament). The President then appoints the remaining members of the Government - each official styled as a "
Minister of the Government", often just referred to as a 'cabinet minister' or 'government minister' - after they have been chosen by the Taoiseach and approved by the Dáil. The Government must enjoy the confidence of the Dáil if it is to remain in office.
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