Independent Health Alliance
Defunct Irish political party
The Independent Health Alliance was an electoral alliance which contested the 2002 Irish general election.[1] The Alliance campaigned on the provision of health services in Ireland, which was a constant criticism of the Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats coalition government. It also campaigned for disability rights.[2][3]
The Alliance fielded eight candidates for the 2002 election including Offaly County Councillor Molly Buckley,[4] Dublin City Councillor Finian McGrath,[2] and former Limerick Hurling manager Tom Ryan.[5][6] Only Finian McGrath was elected in Dublin North-Central.[7][8] The Alliance broke up shortly afterwards.
References
- ^ "ElectionsIreland.org: Party Candidates". electionsireland.org.
- ^ a b "Independent group to run on health issue". Irish Examiner. 11 March 2002. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ O'Keeffe, Alan (19 May 2002). "No-party TDs set to upset the Dail applecart". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
A new disability bill would be one of the first obvious goals to share with his new Dail colleagues, Mr McGrath said.
- ^ Donnelly, Seán (2012). Local Elections 2009 - Volume 1 City & County Councils. p. 433. ISBN 9781471645983.
First elected 1999 as Independent. Retained her seat in 2004 and 2009. Elected to Tullamore TC 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. Contested 2002 Dail election in Laois-Offaly as Independent Health Alliance candidate.
- ^ "Ex-Limerick boss targets Dáil seat". Irish Independent. 14 December 2001. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Dundon, Mary (29 May 2004). "Ryan quits radio station in 'censorship' row". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
"Mr Madden knew for a whole week this interview was planned and when he ordered me not to conduct it he did not say it was because I was a Health Alliance candidate. He has just come up with this today after I went on the radio and resigned," Mr Ryan said.
- ^ O’Brien, Carl (11 March 2003). "Medical cards refused 'to save money'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
Deputy Finian McGrath, a member of the Independent Health Alliance, said it was clear health boards were trying to save money, but it was the most vulnerable who were feeling the effects.
- ^ "Independent thinking: Finian McGrath". Eolas Magazine. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
The 57-year-old former primary school teacher was first elected to Dáil Eireann in 2002 as a member of the Independent Health Alliance and has been returned in the two subsequent general elections.
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