Wexford Independent Alliance
Wexford Independent Alliance | |
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| Founder | Verona Murphy |
| Founded | February 2024 |
| Local government | 5 / 949 |
Wexford Independent Alliance is a political grouping based in County Wexford, Ireland, founded by Independent TD, Verona Murphy, in 2024. Since the 2024 Irish local elections, the group has had five councillors on Wexford County Council.
History
The Wexford Independent Alliance was publicly launched at an event held in Enniscorthy in March 2024. The launch event, which was hosted by Ivan Yates, introduced ten candidates for the 2024 local elections. It was attended by several hundred supporters. According to Murphy, the alliance sought to provide an alternative to the traditional party system and to increase the influence of independent representatives in local government.[1][2]
In all, the WIA fielded twelve candidates in the 2024 local elections. In its analysis for the Wexford County Council election, The Irish Times described the WIA as having "made a splash" in County Wexford after five alliance-backed candidates were elected to the 34-seat council. The group received 15.9% of first-preference votes across the county.[3]
Election results
Wexford County Council
| Election | FPv | % | Seats | ± |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,223 (#4) | 5 / 34 |
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References
- ↑ "Wexford Independent Alliance seeks to change the face of local government – 'the main parties won't have the power they have at the moment'". Wexford People. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2026 – via independent.ie.
- ↑ "Verona Murphy on mainstream parties' efforts to undermine her – 'they had the wrong sow by the ear'". Wexford People. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2026 – via independent.ie.
- ↑ "Local Elections: Wexford County Council results". The Irish Times. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2026.