All Governments since 1989 have been [[coalition government|coalitions]] of two or more parties. The first coalition government was formed in 1948. The Taoiseach has always been a member of the largest party in the coalition. The Taoiseach has almost always been the leader of that party, with [[John A. Costello]] the only exception to this rule. |
All Governments since 1989 have been [[coalition government|coalitions]] of two or more parties. The first coalition government was formed in 1948. The Taoiseach has always been a member of the largest party in the coalition. The Taoiseach has almost always been the leader of that party, with [[John A. Costello]] the only exception to this rule. |