Irish general election, 1982 (November) - Definition

The election for the 24th Dáil was held on November 24, 1982.

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Results

Party	Leader	Seats	Loss/Gain	Dáil Seats (%)
Fianna Fáil	Charles J. Haughey	75	-6	45.2
Fine Gael	Garret FitzGerald	70	+7	42.2
Labour	Dick Spring	16	+1	9.6
Others	-	5	-2	3.0

Overview

The second election of the year, and the third in 18 months results in an inconclusive result. Fine Gael record their biggest election victory ever. They form a coalition government with the Labour Party. Garret FitzGerald becomes Taoiseach for the second time.

Newly elected deputies: Mary O'Rourke

By-Elections

May 13, 1983: Following the death of Clem Coughlan, his relative, Cathal Coughlan retains the seat for Fianna Fáil in Donegal South West.
November 23, 1983: Following the death of George Colley, Thomas Leonard retains the seat for Fianna Fáil in Dublin Central.
June 14, 1984: Following the death of Ber Cowen, his son, Brian Cowen retains the seat for Fianna Fáil in Laois-Offaly.