Government of the 23rd Dáil

The 23rd Dáil was elected on November 24, 1982 and first met on December 14 when the 19th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 24th Dáil lasted for 279 days.

18th Government – (March 9, 1982–December 14, 1982)

• An Taoiseach: Charles J. Haughey
• An Tánaiste: Ray MacSharry
• Minister for Finance: Ray MacSharry
• Minister for Foreign Affairs: Gerard Collins
• Minister for Justice: Seán Doherty
• Minister for Trade, Commerce & Tourism: Desmond O'Malley
• Minister for Labour: Gene FitzGerald
• Minister for the Public Service: Gene FitzGerald
• Minister for Agriculture: Brian Lenihan
• Minister for Defence: Paddy Power
• Minister for Education: Martin O'Donoghue
• Minister for Health: Michael Woods
• Minister for Social Welfare: Michael Woods
• Minister for Transport: John P. Wilson
• Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: John P. Wilson
• Minister for Industry & Energy: Albert Reynolds
• Minister for the Environment: Ray Burke
• Minister for Fisheries & Forestry: Brendan Daly
• Minister for the Gaeltacht: Denis Gallagher

October 7, 1982

• Minister for Trade, Commerce & Tourism: Paddy Power
• Minister for Education: Charles Haughey (acting)

October 27, 1982

• Minister for Trade, Commerce & Tourism: Pádraig Flynn
• Minister for Education: Gerard Brady

See also