Government of the 12th Dáil
Government of the 12th Dáil | |
|---|---|
 4th Government of Ireland | |
 | |
| Date formed | 9 June 1944 |
| Date dissolved | 18 February 1948 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Douglas Hyde (1944–45) Seán T. O'Kelly (1945–48) |
| Taoiseach | Éamon de Valera |
| Tánaiste | Seán T. O'Kelly (1944–45) Seán Lemass (1945–48) |
| Total no. of members | 12 (1944–47) 14 (1947–48) |
| Member party | Fianna Fáil |
| Status in legislature | Majority Government |
| Opposition party | Fine Gael |
| Opposition leader | Richard Mulcahy |
| History | |
| Election | 1944 general election |
| Legislature term | 12th Dáil |
| Predecessor | 3rd Government |
| Successor | 5th Government |
The Government of the 12th Dáil or the 4th Government of Ireland (9 June 1944 – 18 February 1948) was formed after the 1944 general election held on 30 May. It was a single-party Fianna Fáil government led by Éamon de Valera as Taoiseach. Fianna Fáil had been in office since the 1932 general election.
The 4th Government lasted for 1,349 days.
4th Government of Ireland
Nomination of Taoiseach
The members of the 12th Dáil first met on 9 June 1944. In the debate on the nomination of Taoiseach, Fianna Fáil leader and outgoing Taoiseach Éamon de Valera was proposed. This motion was approved by 81 to 37.[1] De Valera was then appointed as Taoiseach by President Douglas Hyde.[2]
| 9 June 1944 Nomination of Éamon de Valera (FF) as Taoiseach[3] Motion proposed by Michael Kennedy and seconded by Timothy O'Sullivan Absolute majority: 70/138 | ||
| Vote | Parties | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
Fianna Fáil (75), National Labour Party (3), Independents (3) | 81 / 138
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| No | Fine Gael (29), Labour Party (7), Independent (1) | 37 / 138
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| Not voting | Clann na Talmhan (9), Independents (7), Fine Gael (1), Labour Party (1), National Labour Party (1), Ceann Comhairle (1) | 20 / 138
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Members of the Government
After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Éamon de Valera proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil.[4] They were appointed by the president on the same day.[5]
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See also
- Parliamentary Secretaries of the 12th Dáil
- Members of the 5th Seanad
- Dáil Éireann
- Constitution of Ireland
- Politics of the Republic of Ireland
References
- ^ "Nomination of Taoiseach – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Friday, 9 June 1944". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Appointment of Taoiseach – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Friday, 9 June 1944". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Nomination of Taoiseach – Votes – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Friday, 9 June 1944". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Nomination of Members of Government: Motion of Approval – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Friday, 9 June 1944". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Appointment of Members of Government – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Friday, 9 June 1944". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Minister for Supplies (Transfer of Functions) Act 1945 (Appointed Day) Order 1945". Irish Statute Book. 20 July 1945. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Election of President of Ireland – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Wednesday, 20 June 1945". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1946 (Section 2) (Commencement) Order 1947". Irish Statute Book. 21 January 1947. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1946 (Section 3) (Commencement) Order 1947". Irish Statute Book. 21 January 1947. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Nomination of Deputy Patrick Smith as a Member of the Government—Motion – Dáil Éireann (12th Dáil) – Wednesday, 22 January 1947". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 22 February 2020.