Business and Professional Group
The Business and Professional Group (also known as the Businessmen's Party) was a minor political party in the Irish Free State that existed between 1922 and 1923. It largely comprised ex-Unionist businessmen and professionals.[1]
It fielded five candidates in
party whip.[2]
The group's support base was largely Protestant; its policies were pro-Treaty and pro-economic orthodoxy, including low taxes and the Treasury view.[1] It did not contest any general elections after 1923.[1]
General election results
| Election | Seats won | ± | Position | First Pref votes | % | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 1 / 128
|
 1
|
5th
|
14,542 | 2.3% | Opposition |
| 1923 | 2 / 153
|
1
|
 5th
|
9,648 | 0.9% | Opposition |
References
Sources
- Barberis, Peter; McHugh, John; Tyldesley, Mike (2005). Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organisations. London: Continuum International Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8264-5814-8.
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