fromIrish Independent
1 day agoFrom the Defence Forces to dissolving the Dail - what responsibilities will Catherine Connolly have as president?
The office of president is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, Aras an Uachtarain in Phoenix Park, Dublin, and other diplomatic and civic engagements. The president must also consider whether legislation passed by the parliament complies with the constitution, and if they believe it does not, in consultation with the Council of State, they can refer it to the Supreme Court.
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