Taoiseach
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Taoiseach
from Irish Gaelic, literally: leader
Example Sentences
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Martin's China trip, the first by an Irish Taoiseach since 2012, comes against the backdrop of trade tensions between China and the European Union, of which Ireland will assume the rotating presidency in July.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
The Taoiseach also laid out the timeline and the process undertaken by the party in selecting presidential hopefuls over the summer.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
He claimed the current Taoiseach Micheál Martin was not prepared to push forward with that work until there was "total reconciliation" across the island - something which his predecessor said may never be possible.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
During his Oval Office visit this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrocks.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
It follows uncertainty as to whether the port would reopen before Christmas, and the Irish prime minister Taoiseach Simon Harris said on Monday it was "highly unlikely".
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2024
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