Taoiseach

/ ˈtiːʃæx /

noun

1. the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taoiseach¹

from Irish Gaelic, literally: leader

Example Sentences

The taoiseach has faced persistent questions over the timing of the election for months, previously sidestepping requests to provide a definitive timeline.

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As part of the agreement, the role of taoiseach was to be swapped between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mid-way through the five-year term.

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Harris then took over as taoiseach in April after winning the party's leadership contest.

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Earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated a preference for a polling day in the Republic of Ireland's general election on 29 November.

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The Taoiseach said he had waited until now because he wanted the Finance Bill, which enacts the Budget changes and contains new tax provisions, to be passed.

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