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General Election of 17 May 2002
Changes during 29th Dáil

2002 General Election

Fianna Fáil 81  Fine Gael 31  Labour 20  Progressive Democrats 8  Green 6  Sinn Fein 5  Socialist 1  Independent 14
Seamus Pattison (Carlow Kilkenny) stands down as Ceann Comhairle, and Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan Monaghan) is elected in his place. A coalition Government is formed between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats (88 seats), with Bertie Ahern continuing as Taoiseach and Mary Harney as Tánaiste.
Date LOSS GAIN Constituency Change
06/06/02 Independent Labour Carlow Kilkenny Seamus Pattison stands down as Ceann Comhairle
06/06/02 Fianna Fáil Independent Cavan Monaghan Rory O'Hanlon elected Ceann Comhairle
05/05/04 Fianna Fáil Independent Mayo Beverley Cooper Flynn expelled from Fianna Fáil
22/09/04 Independent Fine Gael Wexford Liam Twomey joins Fine Gael
31/10/04 Fianna Fáil Kildare North Charlie McCreevy appointed to European Commission
31/10/04 Fine Gael Meath John Bruton appointed as EU ambassador to USA
11/03/05 Independent Kildare North Catherine Murphy wins By Election
11/03/05 Fine Gael Meath Shane McEntee wins By Election
26/07/06 Independent Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Donegal North East Niall Blaney joins Fianna Fáil

Net Changes during 29th Dáil

Fianna Fáil -2  Fine Gael +1  Labour +1  Progressive Democrats 0  Green 0  Sinn Fein 0  Socialist 0  Independent 0

Current state of 29th Dáil

Fianna Fáil 79  Fine Gael 32  Labour 21  Progressive Democrats 8  Green 6  Sinn Fein 5  Socialist 1  Independent 14
Total of 166 seats, including Ceann Comhairle.
The Government currently enjoys a majority of 9
Up to date as of 26 July 2006
©2002-2005 Christopher Took & Seán Donnelly
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