Ireland/Government Structure

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The Structure of the Government of Ireland consists of the various departments whose ministers serve in the Cabinet and advise the Taoiseach on the affairs of state. Ireland has had many departments of government, some of which are constant and some which are short lived. The naming conventions of the Irish departments have not been constant, resulting in a number of seemingly different departments that fulfill the same or similar functions.

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An Taoiseach

The chief executive of the Irish government, the Taoiseach is the only elected executive official in the Cabinet. The Taoiseach performs the duties as granted in-game, such as proposing changes to the new citizen message, purchasing and placing hospitals and defense systems, proposing military protection pacts with other nations, declaring war and proposing peace, and imposing trade embargoes. Outside of game mechanics, the Taoiseach represents the continuity and legitimacy of the government of Ireland. As such, the Taoiseach is the commander in chief of the military and establishes the nation's foreign policy.

An Tanaiste

The deputy to the Taoiseach, the Tanaiste is a primarily ceremonial or honorary position. The Tanaiste can fill in for the Taoiseach during absences, but does not assume the same powers. A Taoiseach does not have to appoint a Tanaiste, but most choose to do so.

An Tanaiste Political Party Term An Taoiseach
VyseIrish Freedom Party1 October 2008 - 5 November 20085n4keyes
Artaxerxes PavonisIrish Freedom Party6 November 2008 - 5 December 20085n4keyes
Niamh826 January 2009 - 5 February 2009Inquitus
Ciaran CheXavier6 February 2009 - 5 March 2009Nithraldur
Nithraldur6 March 2009 - 5 April 2009Theus Jackus
Michael Collins6 April 2009 - 5 May 2009Top Gun
Severin6 May 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Aran TalIrish Socialist Republican Party6 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Starks Hayter, Nithraldur
Top GunIrish Socialist Republican Party6 August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Department of Foreign Affairs

Originating in V1 as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, it quickly reverted to just Foreign Affairs in November 2008 during 5n4keyes's second administration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is tasked with establishing and maintaining relations with every nation in the New World, and ensuring that Ireland's neutrality is not violated. At times, deputy and junior ministers have been appointed to assist the minister in his duties.

Duties:

  • Establishing and improving foreign relations
  • Appointing and overseeing ambassadors
  • Working with foreign ambassadors to Ireland
  • Preventing war through diplomatic means
  • Drafting treaties, agreements, and accords as needed

Ministers of Foreign Affairs

Minister Term An Taoiseach
Final Destiny1 October 2008 - 5 November 20085n4keyes
Thomas Page6 November 2008 - 5 December 20085n4keyes
Vyse6 December 2008 - 5 January 2009Michael Collins
Theus Jackus6 December 2008 - 5 February 2009Michael Collins, Inquitus
Michael Collins6 February 2009 - 5 March 2009Nithraldur
Kiemar6 March 2009 - 5 May 2009Theus Jackus, Top Gun
Eamon_de Valera6 May 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Kiemar6 July 2009 - 29 July 2009Starks Hayter
Bryan O'Shea29 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Nithraldur
Vyse the 2nd6 August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Department of Defense

Always known as the Department of Defense, this department has proven to be one of the most prestigious postings in the Irish government and is one of the most important. Tasked with managing the operations of the Irish Defense Force, the minister is given a free hand in the organization and restructuring of the military. The duties of the office have changed over time, especially as of late with active participation in both true battles and war games. At times, deputy and junior ministers are appointed to assist the minister with his duties.

Duties:

  • Recruitment and training of new soldiers
  • Funding and providing weapons/moving tickets when necessary
  • Advising the president on military strategy
  • Formulating battle tactics and strategy

Ministers of Defense

Minister Term An Taoiseach
Ciaran CheXavier1 October 2008 - 5 November 20085n4keyes
Igor Thunderbrow1 October 2008 - 21 October 20085n4keyes
Torene Jones6 November 2008 - 5 December 20085n4keyes
Ciaran CheXavier6 December 2008 - 5 February 2009Michael Collins, Inquitus
Igor Thunderbrow6 February 2009 - 5 May 2009Nithraldur, Theus Jackus, Top Gun
Top Gun6 May 2009 - 5 June 2009Nithraldur
Severin6 June 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Aran Tal6 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Starks Hayter, Nithraldur
Top Gun6 August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Department of Finance

Known since May as the Department of Finance and Industry, this department is responsible for regulating the Irish economy and overseeing the state-owned companies. The minister also serves as the head of the Banc Ceannais, Ireland's national bank, and uses it to regulate the flow of currency on the monetary market and set a standard exchange rate. The minister is assisted by deputy and junior ministers when needed. Ministers Michael Collins, Inquitus, and Starks Hayter were all elected President immediately following their term as the finance minister.

Duties:

  • Regulating currency and exchange rate
  • Provide funding to government departments and projects
  • Provide loans when approved
  • Publish budgetary reports regularly

Ministers of Finance

Minister Term An Taoiseach
Michael Collins1 October 2008 - 5 December 20085n4keyes
Inquitus6 December 2008 - 5 January 2009Michael Collins
Andredambreville6 January 2009 - 5 February 2009Inquitus
Inquitus6 February 2009 - 5 April 2009Nithraldur, Theus Jackus
Michael Collins6 April 2009 - 5 May 2009Top Gun
patton6 May 2009 - 5 June 2009Nithraldur
Starks Hayter6 June 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Brian Boru6 July 2009 - PresentStarks Hayter, Nithraldur, Aran Tal

Department of Health

The Department of Health, also known as the Department of Citizens' Wellness in June 2009, is responsible for maximizing wellness amongst the citizens of Ireland. The minister distributes gifts to citizens when extra wellness is needed, especially during times of peace when no war games are active. At times, the minister is assisted by a deputy and junior minister.

Duties:

  • Gifting citizens needing a wellness boost
  • Purchasing gifts for the department
  • Ensuring that productivity remains high

Ministers of Health

Minister Term An Taoiseach
sheepyhair1 October 2008 - 5 January 20095m4keyes, Michael Collins
Nithraldur6 January 2009 - 5 February 2009Inquitus
5n4keyes6 February 2009 - 5 March 2009Nithraldur
pdiddy6 March 2009 - 5 July 2009Theus Jackus, Top Gun, Nithraldur
Top Gun6 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Starks Hayter, Nithraldur
ian arbuckle6 August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Department of Education

The Department of Education, briefly merged with the Department of Information in March 2009, is responsible for the education of both new and established citizens in game mechanics. The minister of education also serves as the head of the National University and is also responsible for hiring professors and deciding curriculum. President Starks Hayter did not appoint a minister for education. See Education in Ireland for information about the university.

Duties:

  • Hiring professors and setting curriculum for the National University
  • Regulating general educational objectives
  • Educating new citizens about game mechanics
  • Publishing useful informative articles

Ministers of Education

Minister Term An Taoiseach
Theus Jackus14 October 2008 - 10 December 20085n4keyes, Michael Collins
Kheops10 December 2008 - mid January 2009Michael Collins, Inquitus
Pato9mid January 2009 - 5 February 2009Inquitus
shadowking6 February 2009 - 5 March 2009Nithraldur
Top Gun6 March 2009 - 5 April 2009Theus Jackus
AppleMan6 April 2009 - 5 May 2009Top Gun
declandonaghy886 May 2009 - 5 June 2009Nithraldur
Darragh O Faolain6 June 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Theus Jackus6 August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Department of Information

The position of minister for information was created during the second administration of 5n4keyes, then re-established during Theus Jackus's administration in March 2009. The department was briefly merged with the Department of Education during March 2009. The minister is responsible for maintaining various information outlets for Ireland and publishing Cabinet reports every week. Minister Anaille Kolshire established the official forum of Ireland following a series of unsuccessful forums. The position is currently vacant following the resignation of 05637716 on 26 August 2009.

Duties:

  • Administer the official Irish forums
  • Maintaining and updating wiki articles about Ireland
  • Publishing weekly Cabinet reports in the government newspaper
  • Monitoring and reporting on current events in Ireland

Ministers of Information

Minister Term An Taoiseach
shadowking6 November 2008 - 5 December 20085n4keyes
Top Gun6 March 2009 - 5 April 2009Theus Jackus
Severin6 April 2009 - 5 May 2009Top Gun
Starks Hayter6 May 2009 - 5 June 2009Nithraldur
Theus Jackus6 June 2009 - 5 July 2009Nithraldur
Annaille Kolshire6 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Starks Hayter, Nithraldur
056377166 August 2009 - 26 August 2009Aran Tal

Department of Community

Also known as The Irish Community, the department was created in June 2009 during Nithraldur's third administration. The purpose of the department is to work towards citizen retention through activities and programs directed at citizens of all ages. The minister runs the national lottery and seeks private and government funding for raffles, lotteries, and competitions. Deputy and junior ministers are appointed when needed. Minister Lord Rhindon resigned the office in mid-August 2009 following a departmental scandal involving the misappropriation of funds during a Q5 house lottery.

Duties:

  • Organizing and running competitions, lotteries, and raffles
  • Retaining citizens of Ireland
  • Seeking new citizens to the New World and from overseas
  • Fundraising for prizes and monetary awards

Ministers of Community

Minister Term An Taoiseach
056377166 June 2009 - 12 July 2009Nithraldur, Starks Hayter
Cun-Bo-Dawex12 July 2009 - 5 August 2009Starks Hayter, Nithraldur
Lord Rhindon6 August 2009 - mid August 2009Aran Tal
Cun-Bo-Dawexmid August 2009 - PresentAran Tal

Former or Defunct Departments of Government

  • Department of Trade
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Immigration and Recruitment
  • Department of Wellness
  • Department of Interior Affairs
  • Department of Lulz
  • Department of Intelligence
  • Department of New Citizens
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