Powers of the Taoiseach 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsComparative study of the UK and Irish Political Systems: Executive BranchA2/A-levelCCEA Created by: stressystudentCreated on: 14-03-22 10:39 Limitations on the Taoiseach's powers Problems of a coalition - 'Chairman' Restricts powers of patronage- Taoiseach must select from the coalition parties Taoiseach cannot fire so easily Collective responsibility very weak Ministers hold loyalty to party leader first Frequency of minority govts makes it diff to assert authority When choosing cabFurther restrained by the Constitution- may only appoint 15 Cab ministers account for regional, gender balance account for ideological factions, big beasts + seniority/reward 1 of 1
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