Article 13 section 1 of Bunreacht na hEireann (The Constitution of Ireland) states that the President appoints the Taoiseach and subsequently, on the advice of the Taoiseach, appoints the members or Ministers of the Government. The Tánaiste is nominated by the Taoiseach as provided for under Article 28 s.6 of the Constitution. The President does not appoint the Tánaiste.