Independent politicians | |
|---|---|
| Dáil Éireann | 16 / 174 9%
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| Seanad Éireann | 9 / 60 15%
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| European Parliament | 2 / 14 14%
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| Local government | 178 / 949 19%
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Independent politicians contest elections without the support of a political party. They have played a continuous role in the politics of the Republic of Ireland since its independence in 1922.