amendment to the motion expressing "satisfaction at the Government's management of the economy". On the following day, the amendment was carried by a vote of 67 to 46. Resignation Shortly after the loss by Fianna Fáil of two by-elections in Cork on 7 November 1979, Jack Lynch resigned as Fianna Fáil leader. Charles Haughey won the leadership election held on 7 December 1979. Lynch resigned as Taoiseach on 11 December 1979. 16th Government of Ireland The 16th Government was formed by Charles Haughey following the resignation of Jack Lynch. Nomination of Taoiseach On 11 December 1979, Haughey was proposed for the nomination of the Dáil for the position of Taoiseach, and this proposal was carried with 82 votes in favour and 62 votes against. Haughey was appointed as Taoiseach by president Patrick Hillery. Members of the Government After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Charles Haughey proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil on 12 December. They were appointed by the president on the same day. Notes Attorney General On 11 December 1979, Anthony J. Hederman SC was re-appointed by the president as Attorney General on the nomination of the Taoiseach. Ministers of State On 12 December 1979, the Government appointed Ministers of State on the nomination of the Taoiseach. See also Dáil Éireann Constitution of Ireland Politics of the Republic of Ireland References 1977 establishments in Ireland 1981 disestablishments in Ireland 21st Dáil Cabinets established in 1977 Cabinets disestablished in 1981 Governments of Ireland