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2006 In The Republic Of Ireland
Events from the year 2006 in Ireland. Incumbents * President: Mary McAleese * Taoiseach: Bertie Ahern ( FF) * Tánaiste: ** Mary Harney ( PD) (until 13 September 2006) ** Michael McDowell ( PD) (from 13 September 2006) * Minister for Finance: Brian Cowen ( FF) * Chief Justice: John L. Murray * Dáil: 29th * Seanad: 22nd Events * January – A gay town councillor in Gorey, County Wexford, Malcolm Byrne, was the object of a vicious hate campaign which outed him in a local newspaper. * 9 January – Steve Staunton was appointed the new manager of the Ireland football team, to be mentored by Bobby Robson as International Football Consultantant. * 17 January – The Gaelic Athletic Association, Football Association of Ireland and Irish Rugby Football Union announced that a deal had been reached which would allow association football and rugby to be played in Croke Park in Dublin. * 25 February – Rioting occurred in Dublin as Republican protestors condemn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Ireland
The president of Ireland ( ga, Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Republic of Ireland, Ireland and the supreme commander of the Defence Forces (Ireland), Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.Constitution of Ireland: Article 12.3 The president is elected directly by the people, although there is no poll if only one candidate is nominated, which has occurred on six occasions to date. The presidency is largely a figurehead, ceremonial office, but the president does exercise certain limited powers with absolute discretion. The president acts as a representative of the Irish state and guardian of the constitution. The president's official residence is in Phoenix Park, Dublin. The office was established by the Constitution of Ireland in 1937. The first president assumed office in 1938, and Irish head of state from 1936 to 1949, became recognised internationally as head of state in 1949 after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
