Independent Ireland

Not to be confused with Irish independence, Irish Independent, Independent Irish Party, or Independent politician (Ireland).

Independent Ireland
LeaderMichael Collins
General SecretaryRichard O'Donoghue
ChairpersonKenneth O'Flynn[1]
Founders
  • Michael Collins
  • Richard O'Donoghue
Founded10 November 2023
IdeologyConservatism
Political positionRight-wing
European affiliationEuropean Democratic Party[a]
European Parliament groupRenew Europe[a]
SloganForward Together
Dáil Éireann
3 / 160
Local government
24 / 949
European Parliament
1 / 14
Website
independentireland.ie

Independent Ireland is a right-wing[2][3][4][5] political party in Ireland. It was formed on 8 November 2023 by former independent TDs Michael Collins and Richard O'Donoghue.[6][7] Their elected representation was subsequently boosted by the joining of TD Michael Fitzmaurice, formerly an independent, and by the success of Ciaran Mullooly in winning a seat for the party in the European Parliament in the 2024 elections.

Collins said that the party seeks to provide "a comfortable alternative" to voters unhappy with the Fianna Fáil–Fine Gael–Green Party coalition but unwilling to vote for Sinn Féin.[8]

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  2. ^ Hickey, Emma (14 June 2024). "One MEP, 3 TDs and 23 local councillors: Independent Ireland is now a sizeable party". The Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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  4. ^ Finn, Daniel (9 July 2024). "Ireland's Far Right". London Review of Books Blog. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Ireland". Europe Elects. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  6. ^ McGee, Harry (10 November 2023). "New Independent Ireland party registered with Electoral Commission". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Registration of Political Parties" (PDF). Iris Oifigiúil. 2023 (90): 1423. 10 November 2023.
  8. ^ Ryan, Philip (17 November 2023). "Two TDs launch new political party as 'comfortable alternative' to Sinn Féin". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 September 2024.


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