The Republic 's leader was known initially as the `` Príomh Aire '' , literally `` prime minister '' but referred to in the MISC@1 version of the constitution as `` President of the Ministry '' .

Ministers The Dáil Constitution gave executive authority in a cabinet called the `` Aireacht '' or `` Ministry '' . The Aireacht ' head was first known as the `` Príomh Aire '' .
