Irish Council of State Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Council of State (Irish: Comhairle Stáit) is an organ established by the Constitution of Ireland to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of many of her discretionary, reserve powers. It consists of a number of government officials, who sit ex-officio, as well as certain former office holders and up to seven individuals of the President's own choosing.
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From the executive:
The President is not obliged to heed the recommendations of the Council of State. However, she must seek its advice, and give each member the opportunity to be heard, before exercising any of the following discretionary powers (for a detailed description of the President's reserve powers see: President of Ireland):
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Ex-officio members
Two key figures from each of the major institutions of state serve on the Council of State ex officio.
From the legislature:
From the judiciary:
The Attorney-General also serves on the Council of State. This is currently currently Rory Brady, SC.Former officer holders
The President's seven
These are currently:Role
See also
External link