Government of the 5th Dáil

The 5th Dáil was elected on June 9, 1927 and first met on June 23 when the 3rd Executive Council was appointed. The 5th Dáil was the shortest Dáil in history lasting only 98 days.

3rd Executive Council – (June 23, 1927–October 11, 1927)

• President of the Executive Council: W.T. Cosgrave
• Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin O'Higgins
• Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe
• Minister for External Affairs: Kevin O'Higgins
  • Minister for Justice: Kevin O'Higgins
• Minister for Industry & Commerce: Patrick McGilligan
• Minister for Agriculture & Lands: Patrick Hogan
• Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald
• Minister for Education: John M. O'Sullivan
• Minister for Local Government & Public Health: Richard Mulcahy
• Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch
• Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: James J. Walsh

Changes June 24, 1927

• Minister for Defence: W.T. Cosgrave (acting)

Changes July 14, 1927

• Vice-President of the Executive Council: Ernest Blythe
• Minister for External Affairs: W.T. Cosgrave (acting)
• Minister for Justice: W.T. Cosgrave (acting)

Changes September 8, 1927

• Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald

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