Human Dignity Alliance

Human Dignity Alliance
Comhaontas Dhínit an Duine
ChairpersonRónán Mullen
Founded29 June 2018 (2018-06-29)
Headquarters17 Claremont Drive,
Dublin
IdeologyAnti-abortion
Conservatism
Social conservatism
Christian right
Political positionRight-wing
European affiliationEuropean Christian Political Movement[1]
Seanad Éireann
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Website
hdalliance.ie

The Human Dignity Alliance (Irish: Comhaontas Dhínit an Duine) is a minor right-wing political party in Ireland. The party was founded in June 2018 by Senator Rónán Mullen.[2]

Background

Mullen, the party's founder, has served as an independent senator for the National University of Ireland constituency since 2007. In 2014 he contested the European Parliament election unsuccessfully in the Midlands-North-West constituency. Mullen was prominent in referendum campaigns opposing same-sex marriage in the 2015 referendum and abortion in the 2018 referendum.[3][4] He is also a member of the European Christian Political Movement.[5]

Foundation

The Human Dignity Alliance was born out of a political grouping within Leinster House that met annually. The party was established on 29 June 2018 in support of Mullen's pro-life position and was registered with the clerk of Dáil Éireann,[6] to contest Dáil, European and local elections.[7] Mullen predicted the party would be a "slow burner" and see growth over time.[2] In July 2018, independent TD Mattie McGrath ruled out joining the Human Dignity Alliance.[8] As of 2024, no one has contested an election as a candidate of the party.

References

  1. ^ "Our members and associates". European Christian Political Movement.
  2. ^ a b Coyle, Colin (1 July 2018). "Mullen founds new pro-life 'dignity' party". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Head to head: Rónán Mullen argues against same-sex marriage". The Irish Times. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Senator accused of 'further stigmatising' those with mental health issues". The Irish Times. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  5. ^ "List of registered European Political Parties". www.appf.europa.eu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  6. ^ Coyle, Colin. "Mullen founds new pro-life 'dignity' party". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Issue 52" (PDF). Iris Oifigiúil. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Mattie McGrath not to join Human Dignity Alliance political party". The Irish Times. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
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