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| President of Ireland | |
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| Uachtarán na hÉireann (Irish) | |
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| Style | President (A Uachtaráin) or Your Excellency (A Shoilse) |
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| Residence | Áras an Uachtaráin |
| Seat | Dublin, Ireland |
| Nominator | Members of the Oireachtas or local councils |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote by Instant-runoff voting |
| Term length | Seven years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Ireland (1937) Articles 12−14 |
| Precursor | Governor-General of the Irish Free State & King of the Irish Free State |
| Inaugural holder | Douglas Hyde |
| Formation | 25 June 1938 |
| Salary | €249,014 annually[1] |
| Website | president |
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The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces.[2] The presidency is a predominantly ceremonial institution, serving as the representative of the Irish state both at home and abroad.[3] Nevertheless, the office of president is endowed with certain reserve powers which have constitutional importance.[4] When invoking these powers, the president acts as the guardian of the Irish constitution.[5][6] This representative and moderating role is in keeping with the president's solemn oath to "...maintain the Constitution of Ireland and uphold its laws..", to "...fulfil my duties faithfully and conscientiously in accordance with the Constitution and the law...", and to "...dedicate my abilities to the service and welfare of the people of Ireland."[7] The president's official residence and principal workplace is Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Presidents hold office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.[8] The president is elected directly by the people, although there is no poll if only one candidate is nominated, which has occurred on six occasions, most recently in 2004. The office was established by the Constitution of Ireland in 1937. The first president assumed office in 1938, and became recognised internationally as head of state in 1949 after the coming into effect of the Republic of Ireland Act. The current president is Michael D. Higgins, who was first elected on 29 October 2011, and inaugurated on 11 November 2011. He was re-elected for a second term on 26 October 2018.
- ^ Ryan, Philip (8 April 2018). "Revealed: How much the Office of the President costs over seven years". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ John Coakley (2012). "An Ambiguous Office? The Position of Head of State in the Irish Constitution". Irish Jurist. p. 43-70. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "The President". Irish Legal Blog. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Seán Rainford & Jamie McLoughlin (5 December 2024). "Does the Irish Constitution Forbid a Vocal Presidency?". Dublin University Law Journal. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Áras an Uachtaráin (28 May 2014). "The President of Ireland, Roles and Functions". The Office of the Secretary General to the President of Ireland. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Jason T. Williams (1999). "The Irish presidential system". Interstate - Journal of International Affairs. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "Article 12.8, Constitution of Ireland". Office of the Attorney General of Ireland. January 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Constitution of Ireland: Article 12.3
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