1989 Irish general election
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The 1989 Irish general election to the 26th Dáil was held on Thursday, 15 June, three weeks after the dissolution of the 25th Dáil on 25 May by President Patrick Hillery, on the request of Taoiseach C
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Progressive Democrats
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The Progressive Democrats, commonly referred to as the PDs, were a conservative liberal political party in Ireland. The party's history spanned 24 years, from its formation in 1985 to its dissolution
1989 Irish general election
…that date, but on 12 July, Haughey was re-appointed Taoiseach, forming the 21st government of Ireland, a coalition government of Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats. The general election of 1989 was precipitated by the defeat of the minority Fianna Fáil government in a private members motion regarding the provision…
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