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
Mary Harney, 2004
Michael Mc Dowell, 2004
Mary Harney cropped
Ciaran Cannon
Noel Grealish
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Noel Grealish is an Irish independent politician who has been a Teachta Dála for the Galway West constituency since the 2002 general election. He has served as a Minister of State since January 2025.
Progressive Democrats
…Mullingar voted to disband the party, which was formally dissolved on 20 November 2009. The two Progressive Democrats elected to the 30th Dáil, Harney and Noel Grealish, continued to support the government as independent TDs. Harney continued to serve as Minister for Health and Children until January 2011. The party…
Grealish in 2024