Constitution of Dáil Éireann (1921)
“ Every Minister must be a member of the Dáil, and shall at all times be answerable to the Dáil. 4. The names of Ministers must be put before the Dáil for ratification at the first assembly after their nomination by the Prime Minister. 5. The Prime Minister shall hold office as soon as elected and the other Ministers as soon as their appointment is ratified by the Dáil. 6. The Dáil shall have power by vote to dismiss the Ministry or any of the Ministers from office if a written order in the form of a unanimous resolution be presented for that object seven days previously. ”
