Taoiseach

British

/ ˈtiːʃæx /

noun

the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland

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Etymology

Origin of Taoiseach

from Irish Gaelic, literally: leader

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Taoiseach

Burnham has previously indicated he will work there at least once a week, and hosted the Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in September.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd has asked the Taoiseach Micheál Martin to visit the Garvaghy Road and speak to residents about the Drumcree dispute.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“I don’t want to cause any problems, but I’d love to see it unified,” Trump said during a news conference alongside Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

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

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

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