Government of the 23rd Dáil
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The 18th government of Ireland (9 March – 14 December 1982) was the government of Ireland formed after the February 1982 general election to the 23rd Dáil. It was a minority Fianna Fáil government led by Charles Haughey as Taoiseach, reliant on the support of the Sinn Féin The Workers' Party and independent TD Tony Gregory. It lasted for Template:Age in years and days.
Nomination of Taoiseach
The 23rd Dáil first met on 9 March 1982. In the debate on the nomination of Taoiseach, Fianna Fáil leader Charles Haughey, and Fine Gael leader and outgoing Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald were both proposed.[1] The nomination of Haughey was carried with 86 in favour and 79 against. Haughey was appointed as Taoiseach by president Patrick Hillery.[2]
| 9 March 1982 Nomination of Charles Haughey (FF) as Taoiseach[3] Motion proposed by Brian Lenihan and seconded by Ray MacSharry Absolute majority: 84/166 | ||
| Vote | Parties | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| check Yes | Fianna Fáil (81), Sinn Féin The Workers' Party (3), Independent Fianna Fáil (1), Independent (1) | Template:Composition bar |
| No | Fine Gael (63), Labour Party (15), Independent (1) | Template:Composition bar |
| Not voting | Ceann Comhairle (1) | Template:Composition bar |
Government ministers
After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Charles Haughey proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil.[2] They were appointed by the president on the same day.[4]
Attorney General
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Ministers of state
On 9 March, the Government appointed Bertie Ahern on the nomination of the Taoiseach to the post of Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip. On 23 March, the Government appointed the other Ministers of State.[4]
Confidence in the government
On 1 July 1982, the Dáil voted on a motion of confidence the Taoiseach placed in the government. The motion was carried by a vote of 84 to 77.[11]
On 4 November 1982, the Dáil voted on a motion of confidence the Taoiseach placed in the government. The motion was defeated, the Workers' Party voting against Haughey, and Tony Gregory abstaining.
| 4 November 1982 Confidence in the Government[12] Motion proposed by Taoiseach Charles Haughey Absolute majority: 84/166 | ||
| Vote | Parties | Votes |
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| Yes | Fianna Fáil (79), Independent Fianna Fáil (1) | Template:Composition bar |
| Template:Cross No | Fine Gael (63), Labour Party (15), Workers' Party (3), Independent (1) | Template:Composition bar |
| Absent or Not voting | Ceann Comhairle (1), Fianna Fáil (1), Independent (1) | Template:Composition bar |
| Vacancy | 1[13] | Template:Composition bar |
After the vote, Haughey sought a dissolution of the Dáil, which was granted by the president. A second general election of that year was held on 24 November 1982 for the 24th Dáil.
References
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