Independent Health Alliance
Independent Health Alliance | |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Dissolved | 2002 |
Welfare State | |
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.
- 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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