Members of the 30th Dáil and Ruairi Quinn (Lab). Following a vote, John O'Donoghue was elected to this position. The position of Taoiseach was contested by Bertie Ahern (FF) and Enda Kenny (FG). Following a vote Bertie Ahern was elected to this position, making it his third consecutive term in office. On 7 May 2008, Brian Cowen was elected Taoiseach in place of Ahern, who had resigned. Séamus Kirk was elected Ceann Comhairle on 13 October 2009 following the resignation of O'Donoghue. Government coalition parties are denoted by "●". This is a graphical comparison of party strengths in the 30th Dáil from January 2011, shortly
Government of the 9th Dáil Constitution of Ireland, the 8th Executive Council of the Irish Free State became the 1st Government of Ireland. The offices of President of the Executive Council and Vice-President of the Executive Council were abolished, replaced by the offices of Taoiseach and Tánaiste respectively. There was no new election and no change in the personnel of the Government. The government positions are listed in alphabetical order, rather than in terms of seniority. Government of the 9th Dáil The 9th Dáil was elected at the 1937 general election on 1 July 1937 and first met on 21 July when the 8th Executive