It was led by Fianna Fáil leader Éamon de Valera as President of the Executive Council, taking office after ten years of government led by W. T. Cosgrave of Cumann na nGaedheal.

In the debate on the nomination of the President of the Executive Council, Fianna Fáil leader Éamon de Valera was proposed, and the motion was approved by 81 votes to 68.

[1] The Labour Party supported the nomination of de Valera and the formation of the executive council, but did not form part of the government.

The members of the Executive Council were proposed by the president and approved by the Dáil.

[5] On 10 March 1932, the Executive Council appointed Parliamentary secretaries on the nomination of the President.