Government of the 17th Dáil
The Government of the 17th Dáil or the 10th Government of Ireland (11 October 1961 – 21 April 1965) was the government of Ireland formed after the general election held on 4 October 1961. It was a minority government formed by Fianna Fáil, which had been in office since the 1957 election. It was the first election it had won since Seán Lemass had succeeded Éamon de Valera as leader.
Government of the 17th Dáil | |
|---|---|
| 10th Government of Ireland | |
| Date formed | 11 October 1961 |
| Date dissolved | 21 April 1965 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Éamon de Valera |
| Taoiseach | Seán Lemass |
| Tánaiste | Seán MacEntee |
| Total no. of members | 14 |
| Member party | Fianna Fáil |
| Status in legislature | Minority Government |
| Opposition party | Fine Gael |
| Opposition leader | James Dillon |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1961 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | |
| Predecessor | 9th Government |
| Successor | 11th Government |
The 10th Government lasted for 1,289 days.
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