Human Dignity Alliance
Human Dignity Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Rónán Mullen |
| Founded | 29 June 2018 |
| Headquarters | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Ideology | Pro-life Conservatism Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Seanad Éireann | 1 / 60
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The Human Dignity Alliance is a political party in Ireland. It was officially founded on 29 June 2018 by Senator Rónán Mullen.[1]
Background
Rónán 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 campaigns opposing same-sex marriage in 2015[2] and abortion in 2018[3] respectively. He is a member of the European Christian Political Movement.[4]
Foundation
The Human Dignity Alliance was borne out of a political grouping within Leinster House that met annually. The party is registered to contest European and Oireachtas elections in the future. Mullen predicted the party would be a "slow burner" and see growth over time.[1] Independent TD Mattie McGrath ruled out joining the Human Dignity Alliance, instead opting for forming his own party alongside fellow independent TD Michael Collins.[5]
- ^ a b Coyle, Colin (2018-07-01). "Mullen founds new pro-life 'dignity' party". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Head to head: Rónán Mullen argues against same-sex marriage". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Senator accused of 'further stigmatising' those with mental health issues". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "List of registered European Political Parties". www.appf.europa.eu. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Mattie McGrath not to join Human Dignity Alliance political party". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-07-03.