The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann) is elected directly by the people of Ireland for a period of seven years. A President may not serve more than two terms. A presidential election must take place within the 60 days before the end of the term of office of the outgoing President. The term of office of the current President commenced on 11 November 2025.
If a vacancy occurs before the completion of a normal term of office, the election takes place within 60 days of the vacancy arising. Voting is by secret ballot using the single transferable vote system.
