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
They included representatives of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and the emergency services.
From BBC ● May 17, 2025
Irish trade minister Simon Harris said he was ready to negotiate with the US, calling it the "best way forward", while Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Trump's decision was "deeply regrettable" and benefitted "no-one".
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2025
During his Oval Office visit this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrocks.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
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