List of political parties in the Republic of Ireland

Multiple parties are represented in the Dáil Éireann meaning coalition governments are usually formed. 

Historically, the two main parties have been Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which emerged from the original Sinn Féin. The Labour Party, formed in 1912, has traditionally been the third-largest party. 

As of 2024, the largest party in parliament is Fianna Fáil, followed by Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Labour and the Social Democrats. The government currently consists of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, supported by a number of independents. 

 The parties 

 National parties 

 Fianna Fáil – a centre to centre-right party which promotes conservatism, Christian democracy and Irish republicanism. 
 Sinn Féin – a left-wing party which promotes democratic socialism and Irish republicanism.
 Fine Gael – a centre-right party which promotes liberal conservatism and Christian democracy. 
 Labour Party – a centre-left party which promotes social democracy. 
 Social Democrats – a centre-left party which promotes social democracy.
 Independent Ireland – a  right-wing populist party. 
 PBP–Solidarity – a left-wing to far-left electoral alliance which promotes socialism and Trotskyism.
 Aontú – a big tent party which promotes Irish republicanism, social conservatism and Euroscepticism.
 Green Party – a centre-left party which promotes green politics.

 Footnotes 


Category:Lists of political parties