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Quiz about Irish Political Parties and Leaders

Irish Political Parties and Leaders Quiz

This quiz is quite easy if you are acquainted with Irish politics, otherwise it may be a little difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by jeanius. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jeanius

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
438

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1997 Fianna Fail became the main governing party in Ireland. Which politician was its leader at that time? Hint

Bertie Ahern

Charlie Haughy

Albert Reynolds

Charlie McCreevy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which party led by Proinsias De Rossa merged with the Labour party in 1999? Hint

Irish Socialist Party

Democratic Left

Social Democrats

Irish Liberal Democratic Party

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first ever Irish female Tanaiste? Hint

Mary Harney

Mary MacAleese

Mary Holland

Mary Robinson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Enda Kenny became the leader of which political party in 2002? Hint

Labour

Irish Socialist Party

Irish National Party

Fine Gael

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Question 5 of 10

5. Trevor Sargent became the leader of the Green Party in 2001.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pat Rabitte suceeded Ruairi Quinn to become leader of which political party? Hint

Fine Gael

Labour

Progressive Democrats

Christian Solidarity Party

7. Arthur Morgan, Caoimghin O'Caolain, Sean Crowe, Martin Ferris, and Aengus O' Snodaigh were five TDs elected to the Dail in 2002. To which party (which has encountered much controversy) were they affiliated? Hint

Sinn Fein

Green Party

Progressive Democrats

Irish Socialist Party

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Rainbow Coalition" of 1994 to 1997 comprised Fine Gael, the Democratic Left and another party. Which? Hint

Labour

Progressive Democrats

Green Party

Sinn Fein

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who replaced John Bruton as leader of Fine Gael in 2001? Hint

Enda Kenny

Alan Dukes

Jim Mitchell

Michael Noonan

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Question 10 of 10

10. And to end, a simple question. Which two parties formed the ruling coalition in 2004? Hint

Fianna Fail and The Green Party.

Progressive Democrats and Labour

Fianna Fail and Progressive Democrats

Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1997 Fianna Fail became the main governing party in Ireland. Which politician was its leader at that time?

Answer: Bertie Ahern

He is well known for dropping his 'h's and his ability to talk around rather than answer questions.

2. Which party led by Proinsias De Rossa merged with the Labour party in 1999?

Answer: Democratic Left

Mr De Rossa formed the party in 1992 and was re-elected as its leader twice before its merger.

3. Who was the first ever Irish female Tanaiste?

Answer: Mary Harney

Mary Harney founded the Progressive Democrats in 1985 with Desmon O Malley. She became its leader in 1993 and Tainste in 1997. Tanaiste is the "second-in-command" in the state.

4. Enda Kenny became the leader of which political party in 2002?

Answer: Fine Gael

In a poll conducted in 2004 only 48% of voters could name the leader of Fine Gael, despite the fact that it was the second largest party in Ireland. This really doesn't say much for his personality or his ability to use the media effectively.

5. Trevor Sargent became the leader of the Green Party in 2001.

Answer: True

Trevor Sargent became leader of the Green Party in 2001. He had been a member of the party since 1982. He is a well respected campaingner and contributor to parliamentary debates.

6. Pat Rabitte suceeded Ruairi Quinn to become leader of which political party?

Answer: Labour

Labour lost a number of seats in the 2002 general election prompting the resignation of Mr Quinn and his replacement by Mr Rabitt.

Answer: Sinn Fein

Sinn Fein increased its share of the electoral vote in 2002. Much of the controversy surrounded its links with paramilitary and terrorist organisations such as the IRA, of which it was generally accepted to be the political wing (although for presentational reasons it always denied this).

8. The "Rainbow Coalition" of 1994 to 1997 comprised Fine Gael, the Democratic Left and another party. Which?

Answer: Labour

This coalition was led by John Bruton (FG) Tainiste was Dick Spring (Lab) and Prionsios De Rossa (DL) was Social Welfare Minister.

9. Who replaced John Bruton as leader of Fine Gael in 2001?

Answer: Michael Noonan

After tabling a motion of no confidence together with Jim Mitchell, Michael Noonan assumed the role of party leader. However, disastrous general election results in 2002 with Fine Gael dropping from 54 seats to 31 forced Noonan to declare his resignation on election night. The leadership was then taken over by Enda Kenny.

10. And to end, a simple question. Which two parties formed the ruling coalition in 2004?

Answer: Fianna Fail and Progressive Democrats

They have been in power since 1997. Both parties did well in the 2002 general election but the results from the European elections in 2004 were not as good as hoped for. The tide may have started to turn against them.

Source: Author jeanius

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