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President of Ireland
Uachtarán na hÉireann
Flag of the President of Ireland.svg
Presidential Standard
Seal of the President of Ireland.png
Presidential Seal
Michael D. Higgins 2006.jpg
Incumbent
Michael D. Higgins
since 11 November 2011
Style President (Uachtarán) or
Your Excellency (A Shoilse)
Residence Áras an Uachtaráin
Term length Seven years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Douglas Hyde
Formation 25 June 1938
Salary €250,000[1]
Website www.president.ie

The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann OOk-theerawn na HAY-run) is the head of state of Ireland. It is mostly ceremonial and elections are held every seven years, a person can be elected for up to two terms. The current President of Ireland is Michael D. Higgins.

References

  1. ↑ "Higher or lower: how does Michael D’s new salary compare to other heads of state?". TheJournal.ie. 10 November 2011. http://www.thejournal.ie/higher-or-lower-how-does-michael-ds-new-salary-compare-to-other-heads-of-state-266916-Oct2011/.









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