General Election of Friday 17 May 2002
Contents
Results by Constituency
Background
The 28th Dáil was dissolved on Thursday 25th April 2002 and a General Election announced for Friday 17th May 2002. The 29th Dáil assembled on 6th June 2002.
Summary
Summary of Seats Won (Change since previous election)
81
+4
|
31
-23
|
21
+4
|
8
+4
|
6
+4
|
5
+4
|
1
0
|
13
+7
|
Total
166
166 |
Seamus Pattison ( Carlow Kilkenny) stands down as Ceann Comhairle, and Rory O'Hanlon ( Cavan Monaghan) is elected in his place.
Government
88 seats - majority of 11
Taoiseach: Bertie Ahern ()
Tánaiste: Mary Harney ()
Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats formed a coalition government. The Progressive Democrats were allocated two cabinet seats, with Mary Harney continuing as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and Michael McDowell appointed as Minister for Justice. The Progressive Democrats also held two junior ministries at Health (Tim O'Malley) and Agriculture (Tom Parlon).
By Elections during 29th Dáil
There were two By Elections during the 29th Dáil.
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