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Categories: Elections in Ireland | 1982

Irish general election, 1982 (February)

The election for the 23rd Dáil took place on February 18, 1982.

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Results

Party	Leader	Seats	Loss/Gain	Dáil Seats (%)
Fianna Fáil	Charles J. Haughey	81	-3	48.8
Fine Gael	Garret FitzGerald	63	-2	38.0
Labour	Michael O Leary	15	+0	9.0
Others	-	7	-1	4.2

Overview

The second election in 12 months takes place. Charles Haughey becomes Taoiseach for the second time with the help of Independent TDs.

By-Elections

May 25, 1982: Following the appointment of Richard Burke as European Commissioner, Liam Skelly retains the seat for Fine Gael in Dublin West.
July 20, 1982: Following the death of John Callanan , Noel Treacy retains the seat for Fianna Fáil in Galway East.

See also

Government of the 23rd Dáil

Categories: Elections in Ireland | 1982

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