Government of the 17th Dáil
| Government of the 17th Dáil | |
|---|---|
| 10th Government of Ireland | |
| Date formed | 11 November 1961 |
| Date dissolved | 21 April 1965 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Seán Lemass |
| Deputy head of government | Seán MacEntee |
| Head of state | Éamon de Valera |
| Total no. of ministers | 14 |
| Member party | Fianna Fáil |
| Status in legislature | Minority Government |
| Opposition leader | James Dillon (Fine Gael) |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1961 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 17th Dáil |
| Predecessor | 9th Government of Ireland |
| Successor | 11th Government of Ireland |
The 17th Dáil was elected at the 1961 general election on 4 October 1961 and first met on 11 November when the 10th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 17th Dáil lasted for 1,281 days.
The 10th Government of Ireland (11 November 1961 – 21 April 1965) was formed by the Fianna Fáil party.
Following Paddy Smith's resignation:
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