The Constitution of Ireland provides for a parliamentary system of government, by which the role of the head of state is largely a ceremonial one. The president is formally one of three parts of the Oireachtas (national … See more

There is no office of vice president of Ireland. In the event of a premature vacancy in the presidency, a successor must be elected … See more

The inauguration ceremony takes place on the day following the expiry of the term of office of the preceding president. No location is specified in the constitution, but all inaugurations have taken place in Saint Patrick's Hall in the State Apartments in Dublin Castle. … See more

The president possesses the following powers exercised "in his absolute discretion" according to the English version of the Constitution. The Irish version states that … See more

The president is directly elected by secret ballot using the instant-runoff voting, the single-winner analogue of the Single Transferable Vote. … See more

The official residence of the president is Áras an Uachtaráin, located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The ninety-two-room building formerly … See more

The president can be removed from office in two ways, neither of which has ever been invoked. The Supreme Court, in a sitting of at least five judges, may find the president … See more