Records of Irish heads of government since 1922


The Taoiseach is the head of government of Ireland. Prior to the enactment of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937, the head of government was referred to as the President of the Executive Council. This office was first held by W. T. Cosgrave from 1922 to 1932, and then by Éamon de Valera from 1932 to 1937. By convention Taoisigh are numbered to include Cosgrave, for example Micheál Martin is considered the 15th Taoiseach.

Electoral history

Periods in office

Cumulative days served

Length of individual periods

Longevity

Age on entering/leaving office

Cabinet positions

Listed here are cabinet positions held either before or during holding the office of Taoiseach or President of the Executive Council.

Education

Living officeholders

There are currently five living former Taoisigh:
TaoiseachTerm of officeDate of birth
John Bruton1994–1997
Bertie Ahern1997–2008
Brian Cowen2008–2011
Enda Kenny2011–2017
Leo Varadkar2017–2020

Timeline of living/deceased officeholders