Government of the 23rd Dáil
Government of Ireland March to December 1982 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 281 days.
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Date formed | 9 March 1982 |
Date dissolved | 14 December 1982 |
People and organisations | |
President | Patrick Hillery |
Taoiseach | Charles Haughey |
Tánaiste | Ray MacSharry |
Total no. of members | 15 |
Member party | Fianna Fáil |
Status in legislature | Minority government |
Opposition party | Fine Gael |
Opposition leader | Garret FitzGerald |
History | |
Election | Feb. 1982 general election |
Legislature terms | |
Predecessor | 17th government |
Successor | 19th government |
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