Government of the 17th Dáil


The Government of the 17th Dáil or the 10th Government of Ireland was the government of Ireland formed after the general election held on 4 October 1961. It was a minority government formed by Fianna Fáil, which had been in office since the 1957 election. It was the first election it had won since Seán Lemass had succeeded Éamon de Valera as leader.
The 10th Government lasted for 1,288 days.

10th Government of Ireland

Nomination of Taoiseach

The members of the 17th Dáil first met on 11 October 1961. In the debate on the nomination of Taoiseach, Fianna Fáil leader and outgoing Taoiseach Seán Lemass, Fine Gael leader James Dillon, and Labour Party leader Brendan Corish were each proposed. The nomination of Lemass was carried with 72 votes in favour and 68 against. Lemass was then re-appointed as Taoiseach by President Éamon de Valera.

Members of the Government

After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Seán Lemass proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil. They were appointed by the president on 12 October 1961.

Changes 8 October 1964

resigned in disagreement at the government's response to certain farming issues.
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Changes 3 November 1964

Appointment of new member of the Government in place of Smith.
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Parliamentary Secretaries

On 12 October 1961, the Government appointed the Parliamentary Secretaries on the nomination of the Taoiseach.

Changes 3 November 1964

Appointment of Brian Lenihan to government.
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