Council of State in the Republic of Ireland, the body set up under the 1937 Constitution to advise the President on the exercise of his or her powers. Its ex-officio members are the TAOISEACH, the TANAISTE, the Chief Justice, the Chairman of DAIL EIREANN, the Chairman of

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SEANAD EIREANN and the Attorney General. In addition, the President may appoint up to seven members, and every former President, Taoiseach and Chief Justice willing and able to serve is a member.

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• consolidated accounts
• consolidated fund
• conspiracy
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• construction
• constructive dismissal
• constructive knowledge
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• consumer contract
• consumer credit
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• contemporanea exposito
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