[2] After his appointment as Taoiseach by the president, Bertie Ahern proposed the members of the government and they were approved by the Dáil.

[3] Following the resignation of Charlie McCreevy on his nomination as European Commissioner and of Michael Smith and Joe Walsh.

[3] Following the election to the European Parliament of Liam Aylward and the appointment to government of Mary Hanafin, Dick Roche and Willie O'Dea.

[31][32] On 29 April 2007, the president dissolved the Dáil on the advice of the Taoiseach, and a general election was held on 24 May.

[34] The 30th Dáil met on 14 June and Bertie Ahern was re-appointed as Taoiseach and formed a new government.