Government of the 5th Dáil
| Government of the 5th Dáil | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Executive Council of the Irish Free State | |
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| Date formed | 23 June 1927 |
| Date dissolved | 11 October 1927 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | W. T. Cosgrave |
| Deputy head of government |
Kevin O'Higgins (June–July 1927) Ernest Blythe (July–Oct. 1927) |
| Head of state | George V |
| Total no. of ministers | 10 |
| Member party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
| Status in legislature | Minority Government |
| Opposition leader |
Thomas Johnson (June–Aug. 1927) (Labour Party) Éamon de Valera (Aug.–Oct. 1927) (Fianna Fáil) |
| History | |
| Election(s) | June 1927 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 5th Dáil |
| Predecessor | 2nd Executive Council |
| Successor | 4th Executive Council |
The 5th Dáil was elected at the June 1927 general election on 9 June 1927 and first met on 23 June when the 3rd Executive Council was appointed. The 5th Dáil was the shortest Dáil in history lasting only 98 days.
The 3rd Executive Council of the Irish Free State (23 June 1927 – 11 October 1927) was formed by the Cumann na nGaedheal party.
Following the assassination of Kevin O'Higgins:
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