deemed to have resigned on the resignation of the Taoiseach, but they continued to carry on their duties until the appointment of their successors. 9th Government of Ireland Éamon de Valera resigned as leader of Fianna Fáil after his election as president of Ireland and Seán Lemass was elected unopposed to succeed him on 22 June 1959. Nomination of Taoiseach On 23 June 1959, in the debate on the nomination of Taoiseach, Fianna Fáil leader Seán Lemass was proposed. This motion was carried with 75 votes in favour to 51 votes against. Lemass was appointed as Taoiseach by President Seán T. O'Kelly. It was the first time there was a change of Taoiseach within a Dáil term. Members of the Government After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Seán Lemass proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil. They were appointed by the president on 24 June 1959. Parliamentary Secretaries On 24 June 1959, the government appointed the Parliamentary Secretaries on the nomination of the Taoiseach. See also Dáil Éireann Constitution of Ireland Politics of the Republic of Ireland References Governments of Ireland 1957 establishments in Ireland 1961 disestablishments in Ireland Cabinets established in 1957 Cabinets established in 1961 16th Dáil