Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State

Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate

Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration

Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions

Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism

The Political Landscape in Ireland: An Overview of All Parties

Key Parties

100% Redress

100% Compensation
Regional
Big-tent party
100% Redress (Cúiteamh 100%) is an Irish single-issue protest party primarily rooted in County Donegal. Its core objective is to secure full state compensation for homeowners whose properties have been structurally damaged by defective building materials, particularly Mica.

Aontú

Aontú
Big-tent party
EU-Skeptic
Aontú is an Irish, all-Ireland party that champions socially conservative republicanism. It combines a strict pro-life stance with a left-leaning economic critique of the establishment and advocates for the reunification of the island of Ireland.

Aontú

Unity
Conservative
Pro EU
Aontú is an Irish republican party that combines a staunchly socially conservative stance with a left-leaning economic profile. As a breakaway from Sinn Féin, it primarily defines itself through its uncompromising pro-life approach and its vision of a united, traditionally-oriented Ireland.

Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil
Conservative
Pro EU
Fianna Fáil is a conservative-liberal centrist party in Ireland. As a historically dominant 'state party', it defines itself through a pragmatic republicanism that combines national sovereignty with economic openness and traditionally appeals to broad segments of the population.

Fine Gael

Fine Gael
Christian Democratic
Pro EU
Fine Gael is a liberal-conservative and Christian Democratic party in Ireland. As a centrist force, it shapes Irish politics through a clear commitment to the market economy and European integration. It is traditionally regarded as the party of law and order.

Green Party

Green Party
Green
Centre-Left
Pro EU
The Green Party (GP) is an ecologically progressive political party in Ireland. As part of the global Green movement, it combines strong environmental advocacy with social justice, championing a sustainable transformation of the economy and society within the EU.

Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland
Right
Independent Ireland (II) is a right-wing populist and conservative party in Ireland. It positions itself as the voice of the rural population and an alternative to the Dublin establishment, with a strong emphasis on local autonomy and pragmatism.

Independents

Independents
Big-tent party
The Independents are not a homogeneous party but an integral part of Irish politics, comprised of non-party TDs (Teachtaí Dála). They embody a strong local focus and a distrust of the centralized party system, often acting as crucial providers of a parliamentary majority.

Labour Party

Labour Party
Social Democratic
Pro EU
The Labour Party is a social democratic party in Ireland. As one of the country's oldest political forces, it champions the interests of working people and advocates for a robust welfare state and social liberalisation, having historically positioned itself between the two dominant centre-right parties.

Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin (Provisional)
Left-wing
Sinn Féin is a left-wing, Irish republican political party active in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Its core objective is to overcome the partition of Ireland and establish a united, socialist republic through democratic processes.

Social Democrats

Social Democrats
Centre-Left
The Social Democrats (SD) are a centre-left, social democratic party in Ireland. They combine progressive social policies with the goal of a strong welfare state, modelled on the Nordic system, and strongly advocate for transparency and governmental integrity.

Solidarity–People Before Profit

Solidarity — People Before Profit
Left
EU-Skeptic
Solidarity–People Before Profit (S-PBP) is a socialist electoral alliance in Ireland. It positions itself as a radical, anti-capitalist force that defends the interests of the working class against the political establishment and strives for systemic change towards a socialist society.

Historical Parties

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."