did not successfully nominate anyone for the position of Taoiseach on that day, with Charles Haughey, Alan Dukes and Dick Spring being defeated. This was the first time that this occurred on the first sitting of the Dáil after a general election. Haughey resigned as Taoiseach on 29 June but under the provisions of Article 28.11 of the Constitution, the members of the government continued to carry out their duties until their successors were appointed. The 21st Government of Ireland was formed on 12 July 1989 as a coalition between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, with Charles Haughey again serving as Taoiseach. See also Dáil Éireann Constitution of Ireland Politics of the Republic of Ireland References 1987 establishments in Ireland 1989 disestablishments in Ireland 25th Dáil Cabinets established in 1987 Cabinets disestablished in 1989 Governments of Ireland Minority governments