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2020 Irish general election

The 33rd Dáil Éireann meets for the election of the Taoiseach (head of government) and Ceann Comhairle (speaker of parliament).Seán Ó Fearghaíl of Fianna Fáil is re-elected as Ceann Comhairle. No candidate for Taoiseach attains the 80 votes required to form a government. The Dáil adjourns until March 5. [https:--www.rte.ie-news-politics-2020-0220-1116469-ireland-politics- "(RTÉ)"]Incumbent Taoiseach Leo Varadkar offers his resignation to President Michael D. Higgins, but will remain as Taoiseach in a caretaker capacity until the formation of a new government. [https:--news.sky.com-story-ireland-taoiseach-leo-varadkar-resigns-after-inconclusive-election-result-11939114 (Sky News)]The 33rd Dáil Éireann meets for the election of the Taoiseach (head of government) and Ceann Comhairle (speaker of parliament).


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