13th government of Ireland | |
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 Government of Ireland | |
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| Date formed | 2 July 1969 |
| Date dissolved | 14 March 1973 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Éamon de Valera |
| Taoiseach | Jack Lynch |
| Tánaiste | Erskine H. Childers |
| Totalno. of members | 14 |
| Member party | Fianna Fáil |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| Opposition party | Fine Gael |
| Opposition leader | Liam Cosgrave |
| History | |
| Election | 1969 general election |
| Legislature terms | |
| Predecessor | 12th government |
| Successor | 14th government |
The13th government of Ireland (2 July 1969 – 14 March 1973) was thegovernment of Ireland formed after the1969 general election to the19th Dáil held on 18 June 1969. It was formed byFianna Fáil, which had been in office since the1957 general election. This was the first election it won withJack Lynch as its leader. It lasted for 3 years, 255 days.
The19th Dáil first met on 2 July 1969. In the debate on thenomination of Taoiseach,Fianna Fáil leader and outgoing TaoiseachJack Lynch, theFine Gael leaderLiam Cosgrave, and theLabour Party leaderBrendan Corish were each proposed.[1] The nomination of Lynch was carried with 74 votes in favour to 66 against. Lynch was re-appointed as Taoiseach byPresidentÉamon de Valera.[2]
| 2 July 1969 Nomination ofJack Lynch (FF) as Taoiseach[3] Motion proposed byFrank Aiken and seconded byJohnny Geoghegan Absolute majority: 73/144 | ||
| Vote | Parties | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 YYes | Fianna Fáil (73),Independent (1) | 74 / 144 |
| No | Fine Gael (49),Labour Party (17) | 66 / 144 |
| Absent or Not voting | Ceann Comhairle (1),Fianna Fáil (1),Fine Gael (1) | 3 / 144 |
| Vacancy | 1[4] | 1 / 144 |
After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Jack Lynch proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil.[5] They were appointed by the president on the same day.[6]
On 9 July 1969, the Taoiseach announced the appointment by the Government of theParliamentary Secretaries on his nomination.[15]
Following the dismissal of ministers, amotion of confidence in the government was proposed byJack Lynch.[19] It was approved on a vote of 72 to 64.[20]
After the trial, Lynch placed a further motion of confidence in the government, in response to an opposition motion. This was approved on a vote of 74 to 67.[21]
The government signed theTreaty of Accession to theEuropean Economic Community on 22 January 1972. After a referendum held on 10 May, aconstitutional amendment allowing Ireland to become a member of the European Communities was approved with the support of 83.1% of votes cast. Ireland, Denmark and the United Kingdom became members of the EEC on 1 January 1973.