Both minority governments of Cumann na nGaedheal led by W. T. Cosgrave as President of the Executive Council and had the same composition in personnel.

[2] The members of the Executive Council were nominated by the President and approved by the Dáil on 12 October.

[7] The following amendments to the Constitution of the Irish Free State were proposed by the Executive Council and passed by the Oireachtas: On 27 March 1930, the Old Age Pensions Bill 1929, a private member's bill proposed by Conn Ward a member of Fianna Fáil, which was the lead party of the parliamentary opposition, passed second stage by 66 votes to 64.

[10] The Executive Council continued to carry out its duties under Article 53 of the Constitution until the appointment of its successor.

[7] The following amendment to the Constitution of the Irish Free State was proposed by the Executive Council and passed by the Oireachtas: The Statute of Westminster 1931 removed the power of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to pass laws affecting British Dominions, including the Irish Free State.