President of Ireland
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| President of Ireland | |
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 Presidential Seal |
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| Style | President (Uachtarán) or Your Excellency (A Shoilse) |
| Residence | Áras an Uachtaráin |
| Term length | Seven years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Douglas Hyde |
| Formation | 25 June 1938 |
| Website | www.president.ie |
The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann OOk-theerawn na HAY-run) is the head of state of Ireland. It is mostly ceremonial and elections are held every seven years, a person can be elected for up to two terms. The current President of Ireland is Michael D. Higgins.
