| Government of the 23rd Dáil | |
|---|---|
| 18th Government of Ireland | |
| Date formed | 9 March 1982 |
| Date dissolved | 14 December 1982 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Charles Haughey |
| Deputy head of government | Ray MacSharry |
| Head of state | Patrick Hillery |
| Total number of ministers | 15 |
| Member party | Fianna Fáil |
| Status in legislature | Minority Government |
| Opposition leader | Garret FitzGerald (Fine Gael) |
| History | |
| Election(s) | February 1982 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 23rd Dáil |
| Predecessor | 17th Government of Ireland |
| Successor | 19th Government of Ireland |
The 23rd Dáil was elected at the first general election of 1982 on 18 February 1982 and first met on 9 March when the 18th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 23rd Dáil lasted for 279 days.
The 18th Government of Ireland (9 March – 14 December 1982) was formed by the Fianna Fáil party.