24th government of Ireland
The 24th government of Ireland (15 December 1994 – 26 June 1997) was the government formed after the Labour Party had left its previous coalition with Fianna Fáil two years into the 27th Dáil. It was a coalition of Fine Gael, with leader John Bruton as Taoiseach, Labour, with Dick Spring as Tánaiste, and Democratic Left, led by Proinsias De Rossa, known as the Rainbow Coalition. It is the only time to date that a new government was formed within the same Dáil term composed of a different coalition of parties. The 24th government lasted 925 days.
24th government of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Government of Ireland | |
| Date formed | 15 December 1994 |
| Date dissolved | 26 June 1997 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Mary Robinson |
| Taoiseach | John Bruton |
| Tánaiste | Dick Spring |
| Total no. of members | 15 |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| Opposition party | Fianna Fáil |
| Opposition leader | Bertie Ahern |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | |
| Incoming formation | 1994 Irish government crisis |
| Predecessor | 23rd government |
| Successor | 25th government |
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