NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Tánaiste

The Tánaiste (plural: Tánaistithe), or more formally An Tánaiste, is the deputy prime minister of the The Republic of Ireland ( Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann) is the official description of an independent state which covers approximately five-sixths of the island of Ireland, off the coast of north-west Europe. It is the westernmost state of the European Union, and has a developed economy and... Republic of Ireland¹. The Tánaiste is appointed by the The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people, and serves a maximum of two seven-year terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise... President of Ireland upon the nomination of the The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament), and must, while he or... Taoiseach ( Alternative meaning: Prime Minister (band) A prime minister is the leading member of the cabinet of the top level government in a parliamentary system of government of a country, alternatively A prime minister is an official in a presidential system or semi-presidential system whose duty is to execute the... prime minister). The word was historically an Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. See IPA in Unicode if you have display problems. Irish (Gaeilge) is a Goidelic language spoken in Ireland and in small communities in Canada and Argentina. Irish is constitutionally recognised as the first official language... Irish word for the heir of a This article is about the European people. For the tool, see celt (tool). For other uses see Celtic (disambiguation). In ancient times, the Celts were a number of interrelated peoples in central Europe sharing a branch of Indo-European languages indicative of a common origin. Today, Celtic is often used... Celtic chieftain (see Tanistry (from Gaelic tana, lordship) was a custom among various Celtic tribes, by which the king or chief of the clan was chosen from among the heads of the septs and elected by them in full assembly. The rules of succession of the dynasty of Alpin of kings of Scotland... tanistry).

The Tánaiste acts in the place of the Taoiseach during his or her temporary absence, and, until a successor has been appointed, in the event of the Taoiseach's death or permanent incapacitation. The Tánaiste must be a minister, and is ex-officio a member of the The Council of State (Irish: Comhairle Stáit) is an organ established by the Constitution of Ireland to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of many of her discretionary, reserve powers. The Council of State also has authority to provide for the temporary exercise of the duties of... Council of State.

The title is in practice largely honorific. Under a coalition The Government (Irish: Rialtas) 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... Government the position is commonly held by the leader of the second-largest party. In a single-party government, the Tánaiste is often an 'elder statesman' holding one of the less important ministerial portfolios.

The office was created in the 1937 The Constitution of Ireland is the founding legal document of the state known today as the Republic of Ireland. The constitution falls broadly within the liberal democratic tradition. It establishes an independent state based on a system of representative democracy, and guarantees certain fundamental rights. The constitution was adopted in... Constitution of Ireland, replacing the previous office of The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council that had existed under the The Constitution of the Irish Free State was the constitution of the southern Irish state established in December 1922. It was enacted with the adoption of the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorstát Éireann) Act, 1922, to which it was appended as a schedule, and was also known... Constitution of the Irish Free State.

List of Tánaistithe

#	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Party
1.	Seán T. O'Kelly	December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket, is slain in his own cathedral on orders from Henry II of England. 1813 - War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York 1845 - Texas... December 29, 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 1 - Anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua January 11 - The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States. January 19 - Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying... 1937	June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. Events 1381 - King Richard II of England meets the leaders of Peasants Revolt. 1645 - English Civil War: Battle of Naseby - 12,000 Royalist forces are beaten by 15,000... June 14, 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 5 - The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet government of Poland. January 7 - British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of... 1945	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
2.	... Sean Lemass	June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining. Events 1300-1899 1306 - Forces of Earl of Pembroke defeat Bruces Scottish army at the Battle of Methven 1846 - First baseball game under recognizable modern rules in Hoboken... June 19, 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 5 - The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet government of Poland. January 7 - British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of... 1945	February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 316 days remaining (317 in leap years). Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin) of the Kali Yuga. 1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed... February 18, 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 1 - Nationalisation of UK railways to form British Railways. Arab militants lay siege to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. First day of the Italian republican constitution. January 4... 1948	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
3.	William Norton (1900-1963), Irish politician, Labour Party leader (1932-1960). William Norton was born in Dublin in 1900. He joined the postal service in 1916. By 1920 he was a prominent member in the trade union movement in Ireland. From 1924 to 1948 he served as secretary of the... William Norton	February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 316 days remaining (317 in leap years). Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin) of the Kali Yuga. 1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed... February 18, 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 1 - Nationalisation of UK railways to form British Railways. Arab militants lay siege to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. First day of the Italian republican constitution. January 4... 1948	June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. Events 1625 - King Charles I is married to the French princess Henrietta Maria de Bourbon 1777 - American Revolutionary War: Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina in order... June 13, Global Metrics Human security Major Armed Conflicts: Total Deaths in Battle: 700,000 people Violent Deaths caused by Government (Other than War): Violent Deaths caused by other humans: Juvenile Violent Crime: Political security Nations Holding Multi-party Elections: Percentage Living under a Fully Democratic System of Governance: Free Countries: Percentage... 1951	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
	... Sean Lemass (2nd time)	June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. Events 1625 - King Charles I is married to the French princess Henrietta Maria de Bourbon 1777 - American Revolutionary War: Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina in order... June 13, Global Metrics Human security Major Armed Conflicts: Total Deaths in Battle: 700,000 people Violent Deaths caused by Government (Other than War): Violent Deaths caused by other humans: Juvenile Violent Crime: Political security Nations Holding Multi-party Elections: Percentage Living under a Fully Democratic System of Governance: Free Countries: Percentage... 1951	June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks. They depart with countless valuables, spoils of the Temple in Jerusalem brought to Rome by Titus... June 2, 1954 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events January events January 14 - The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator forming the American Motors Corporation January 14 - Marilyn Monroe weds Joe DiMaggio. January 15 - Mau Mau leader Waruhiu Itote is captured in... 1954	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
	William Norton (1900-1963), Irish politician, Labour Party leader (1932-1960). William Norton was born in Dublin in 1900. He joined the postal service in 1916. By 1920 he was a prominent member in the trade union movement in Ireland. From 1924 to 1948 he served as secretary of the... William Norton (2nd time)	June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks. They depart with countless valuables, spoils of the Temple in Jerusalem brought to Rome by Titus... June 2, 1954 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events January events January 14 - The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator forming the American Motors Corporation January 14 - Marilyn Monroe weds Joe DiMaggio. January 15 - Mau Mau leader Waruhiu Itote is captured in... 1954	March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). There are 286 days remaining. Events 1413 – Henry V becomes King of England. 1602 – The Dutch East India Company is established. 1739 – Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks... March 20, 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events Environmental change The Africanized bee is accidentally released in Brazil The Asian Flu pandemic begins in China March 10 - Floodgates of The Dalles Dam are closed inundating Celilo Falls and ancient indian fisheries along the... 1957	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
	... Sean Lemass (3rd time)	March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). There are 286 days remaining. Events 1413 – Henry V becomes King of England. 1602 – The Dutch East India Company is established. 1739 – Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks... March 20, 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events Environmental change The Africanized bee is accidentally released in Brazil The Asian Flu pandemic begins in China March 10 - Floodgates of The Dalles Dam are closed inundating Celilo Falls and ancient indian fisheries along the... 1957	June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 191 days remaining. Events 1300-1899 1314 - The Battle of Bannockburn south of Stirling, Edward II of England & Robert I of Scotland met in battle. Scotland won and Edward fled the... June 23, 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 1 - Cultivars of plants named after this date must be named in a modern language, not in Latin. January 1 - Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when forces of Fidel Castro advance January... 1959	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
4.	Seán MacEntee ( 1889– 1984) was a senior Irish politician. He was a founding-member of Fianna Fáil and was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1927 and at each subsequent election until 1969. He served as Minister for Finance (1932–1939... Seán MacEntee	June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 191 days remaining. Events 1300-1899 1314 - The Battle of Bannockburn south of Stirling, Edward II of England & Robert I of Scotland met in battle. Scotland won and Edward fled the... June 23, 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-February January 1 - Cultivars of plants named after this date must be named in a modern language, not in Latin. January 1 - Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when forces of Fidel Castro advance January... 1959	April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). There are 254 days remaining. BIOTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Events 800 BC-AD 1899 753 BC - Romulus founds Rome (traditional). 43 BC - Mark Antony is defeated in battle by consul Hirtius in the Battle of Mutina... April 21, 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). Events January-February January 4 - United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his Great Society during his State of the Union address. January 12 - Bodies of 2 15 year olds Christine Sharrock + Marrine Schmidt found... 1965	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
5.	Frank Aiken (February 13, 1898 - May 18, 1983), was a senior Irish politician. He was a founder-member of Fianna Fáil and was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1923 and at each election until 1973. Aiken served as Minister for Defence (1932-1943), Minister for Co-Ordination... Frank Aiken	April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). There are 254 days remaining. BIOTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Events 800 BC-AD 1899 753 BC - Romulus founds Rome (traditional). 43 BC - Mark Antony is defeated in battle by consul Hirtius in the Battle of Mutina... April 21, 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). Events January-February January 4 - United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his Great Society during his State of the Union address. January 12 - Bodies of 2 15 year olds Christine Sharrock + Marrine Schmidt found... 1965	July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. It is the middle day of a non-leap year, because there are 182 days before and 182 days after. It falls on the same day of the week... July 2, 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). For other uses, see Number 1969. For the movie, see 1969 (movie). Events January January 1 - Australian media baron Rupert Murdoch purchases the largest selling British Sunday newspaper The News Of The World January... 1969	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
6.	Erskine Hamilton Childers (November 11, 1905 - November 17, 1974), the son of Robert Erskine Childers (the author of The Riddle of the Sands), served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. He served as a TD from 1938 until 1973. Childers served as Minister... Erskine Childers	July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. It is the middle day of a non-leap year, because there are 182 days before and 182 days after. It falls on the same day of the week... July 2, 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). For other uses, see Number 1969. For the movie, see 1969 (movie). Events January January 1 - Australian media baron Rupert Murdoch purchases the largest selling British Sunday newspaper The News Of The World January... 1969	March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in Leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. Events 1400-1899 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. 1492 - Queen Isabella of Castille ordered her 150 000 Jewish subjects... March 14, 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. Events January January 1 - United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union. January 3 - Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) sells the New York Yankees for $10 million to a 12-person syndicate led by George... 1973	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
7.	Brendan Corish (1918-1990), Irish Labour leader (1960-1977). Tánaiste of Ireland (1973-1977). Brendan Corish was born in 1918 in Wexford. He was educated locally and joined the clerical staff of Wexford County Council. He was elected to the Dáil in 1945 in a by-election caused... Brendan Corish	March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in Leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. Events 1400-1899 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. 1492 - Queen Isabella of Castille ordered her 150 000 Jewish subjects... March 14, 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. Events January January 1 - United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union. January 3 - Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) sells the New York Yankees for $10 million to a 12-person syndicate led by George... 1973	July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. Events 1610 - John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland. 1687 - Isaac Newtons Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica is published. 1803 - The convention of Artlenburg... July 5, For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). Events January-February January 1 - First woman Episcopal priest ordained. January 6 - EMI sacks the Sex Pistols January 18 - Scientists identify a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious legionnaires disease January 18 - Australia experiences its worst railway disaster... 1977	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
8.	George Colley (1925 - 1983), was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Fianna Fáil TD in 1961 and at each election until his death. Colley served as Minister for Education (1965-1966), Minister for Industry & Commerce (1966-1970), Minister for Finance (1970-1973 & 1977... George Colley	July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. Events 1610 - John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland. 1687 - Isaac Newtons Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica is published. 1803 - The convention of Artlenburg... July 5, For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). Events January-February January 1 - First woman Episcopal priest ordained. January 6 - EMI sacks the Sex Pistols January 18 - Scientists identify a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious legionnaires disease January 18 - Australia experiences its worst railway disaster... 1977	June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. Events 1600-1899 1651 - Battle of Beresteczko ends with Polish victory. 1805 - The U.S. Congress organizes Michigan Territory. 1864 - Abraham Lincoln grants Yosemite Valley to California for public... June 30, 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. Events January-February January - Sarawak Chamber found January 1 - Greece enters the EEC January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing January 4 - Sheffield police arrests Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper January 10 Townsville International Airport opens (aus) January 16 - Protestant gunmen shoot and... 1981	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
9.	Michael OLeary (born 1936), is a former leader of the Irish Labour Party ( 1981- 1982). He served as a minister in Liam Cosgraves Fine Gael- Labour National Coalition government, and Tánaiste of the Republic of Ireland ( 1981- 1982) in Garret FitzGeralds first government. He is... Michael O'Leary	June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. Events 1600-1899 1651 - Battle of Beresteczko ends with Polish victory. 1805 - The U.S. Congress organizes Michigan Territory. 1864 - Abraham Lincoln grants Yosemite Valley to California for public... June 30, 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. Events January-February January - Sarawak Chamber found January 1 - Greece enters the EEC January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing January 4 - Sheffield police arrests Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper January 10 Townsville International Airport opens (aus) January 16 - Protestant gunmen shoot and... 1981	March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). There are 297 days remaining. Events 1276 - Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City 1765 - After a public campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son... March 9, 1982 is a number and represents a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar Events January-February January 6 - William Bonin is convicted of being the freeway killer. January 8 - AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 - Mark Thatcher, son of the... 1982	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
10.	Ray MacSharry (born April 29, 1938), is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and Tánaiste (1982). Ministerial career Ray MacSharry was born in County Sligo. He was educated locally and became a haulier and a small business executive. He became involved in local politics and was first elected to... Ray MacSharry	March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). There are 297 days remaining. Events 1276 - Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City 1765 - After a public campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son... March 9, 1982 is a number and represents a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar Events January-February January 6 - William Bonin is convicted of being the freeway killer. January 8 - AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 - Mark Thatcher, son of the... 1982	December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 17 days remaining. Events 867 - Adrian II becomes Pope 872 - John VIII becomes Pope 1287 - Zuider Zee sea wall collapses, killing over 50,000 people 1542 - Princess Mary Stuart becomes Queen... December 14, 1982 is a number and represents a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar Events January-February January 6 - William Bonin is convicted of being the freeway killer. January 8 - AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 - Mark Thatcher, son of the... 1982	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
11.	Richard (Dick) Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party TD in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became Party Leader in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served... Dick Spring (1st time)	December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 17 days remaining. Events 867 - Adrian II becomes Pope 872 - John VIII becomes Pope 1287 - Zuider Zee sea wall collapses, killing over 50,000 people 1542 - Princess Mary Stuart becomes Queen... December 14, 1982 is a number and represents a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar Events January-February January 6 - William Bonin is convicted of being the freeway killer. January 8 - AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 - Mark Thatcher, son of the... 1982	January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 345 days remaining (346 in leap years). In astrology, it is the cusp day between Aquarius and Capricorn. Events 1156 - According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the... January 20, 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
12.	Peter Barry (born 10 August 1928) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and businessman. Peter Barry was born on 10 August 1928 in Cork City. He was the son of Anthony Barry, a Fine Gael TD and well-known businessman. Barry was educated in Cork and then became the major... Peter Barry	January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 345 days remaining (346 in leap years). In astrology, it is the cusp day between Aquarius and Capricorn. Events 1156 - According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the... January 20, 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987	March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). There are 296 days remaining. Events up to 19th century 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sinks the Carthaginian fleet; end of First Punic War. 1496 - Christopher... March 10, 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987	Current Fine Gael logo Fine Gael (United Ireland) (pronounced fi-na gale) is the second largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded on 3 September 1933 following the merger of Cumann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party and the Blueshirts (National Gaurd). It is a member of... Fine Gael
13.	Brian Lenihan (November 17, 1930 _ November 1, 1995) was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. In a long and distinguished political career he served as Minister for Justice (1964-1968), Minister for Education (1968-1969), Minister for Transport & Power (1969-1973), Minister for Foreign Affairs (1973, 1979... Brian Lenihan	March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). There are 296 days remaining. Events up to 19th century 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sinks the Carthaginian fleet; end of First Punic War. 1496 - Christopher... March 10, 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987	October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. Events 475 - Romulus Augustus was proclaimed Roman Emperor. 1517 - Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg... October 31, 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1990 in video gaming January January 3 - Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 - Lt Gen... 1990	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
14.	John P. Wilson (b. 1923) was a senior Irish politician. Wilson was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan in 1973. The constituency was renamed Cavan-Monaghan in 1977 and Wilson continued to represent its people until his retirement from politics in 1992... John P. Wilson	November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. Events 1700-1899 1775 - American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Col. Ethan Allen attack Montreal defended by British Kingdom of Great Britain General Guy Carleton. Allen and his... November 13, 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1990 in video gaming January January 3 - Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 - Lt Gen... 1990	January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 353 days remaining (354 in leap years). Events 1528 - Gustav I of Sweden crowned king of Sweden. 1592 - Titus Andronicus first staged at the Rose Theatre. 1709 - Little Ice Age: Two-month freezing period begins... January 12, 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic. January 3 - In Moscow, George H. W. Bush and... 1993	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
	Richard (Dick) Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party TD in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became Party Leader in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served... Dick Spring (2nd time)	January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 353 days remaining (354 in leap years). Events 1528 - Gustav I of Sweden crowned king of Sweden. 1592 - Titus Andronicus first staged at the Rose Theatre. 1709 - Little Ice Age: Two-month freezing period begins... January 12, 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic. January 3 - In Moscow, George H. W. Bush and... 1993	November 17 is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece. November 17 is the 321st day of the year (322nd in leap years), with 44 remaining. Events 1200-1899 1292 - ( Julian calendar) John Balliol becomes King of Scotland. 1558 - Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies... November 17, 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. Events January January 1 - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 - Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from... 1994	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
15.	Patrick Bartholemew Bertie Ahern (Ir. Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachtairn) (born 12 September 1951) has served as the tenth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland since 1997. He has been a TD since 1977 and in 1994 became the sixth leader of Fianna Fáil. Ahern has also served as... Bertie Ahern	November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 42 days remaining. Events 1-1899 461 - St. Hilarius becomes Pope. 1493 - Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to go ashore on an island he only saw for the first time... November 19, 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. Events January January 1 - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 - Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from... 1994	December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 16 days remaining. Events 533 - The Battle of Ticameron begins 687 - St. Sergius I becomes Pope 1791 - The United States Bill of Rights is passed 1891 - James Naismith introduces basketball 1914... December 15, 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. Events January January 1 - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 - Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from... 1994	Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil
	Richard (Dick) Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party TD in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became Party Leader in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served... Dick Spring (3rd time)	December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 16 days remaining. Events 533 - The Battle of Ticameron begins 687 - St. Sergius I becomes Pope 1791 - The United States Bill of Rights is passed 1891 - James Naismith introduces basketball 1914... December 15, 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. Events January January 1 - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 - Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from... 1994	June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. Events 600-1899 684 - Benedict II becomes Pope. 1483 - Richard III becomes king of England. 1819 - The bicycle is patented. 1900-1999 1924 - American occupying forces leave the Dominican... June 26, 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. Events January January 3 - NBCs Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 - Mister Rogers receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame... 1997	The Irish Labour Party is the third largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. In 1912 James Connolly and James Larkin advocated the creation of an Irish Labour party. This party would represent the workers in the expected Home Rule parliament. It was established as a congress of trade... Labour
16.	Mary Harney, (born March 11, 1953) is a senior Irish Progressive Democrats politician and the current Minister for Health & Children. She has been a TD for Dublin constituencies since 1981. She has been the leader of the Progressive Democrats since 1993, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade &... Mary Harney	June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. Events 600-1899 684 - Benedict II becomes Pope. 1483 - Richard III becomes king of England. 1819 - The bicycle is patented. 1900-1999 1924 - American occupying forces leave the Dominican... June 26, 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. Events January January 3 - NBCs Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 - Mister Rogers receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame... 1997	(Current incumbent)	The Progressive Democrats (in Irish An Páirtí Daonlathach) is a free market liberal party in the Republic of Ireland founded in 1985. It is a member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (ELDR), which is a constituent part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe... Progressive Democrats

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1. Tánaiste is Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. See IPA in Unicode if you have display problems. Irish (Gaeilge) is a Goidelic language spoken in Ireland and in small communities in Canada and Argentina. Irish is constitutionally recognised as the first official language... Irish. It may be pronounced "taw-nish-ta".

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