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The '''Social Democratic Party''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach''; '''PSD'''), popularly known as the '''Social Democrats''', is a {{wp|centre-left}} {{wp|political party}} in [[Caldia]]. The party is officially committed to social-democratic ideals. Its slogan since the 1930s has been "everyone shall take part", and the party traditionally seeks a strong {{wp|welfare state}}, funded through taxes and duties. The Social Democrats actively campaign for the reintroduction of the {{wp|progressive tax}}, which was replaced with a flat tax under [[Patricia Flowers|Taoiseach Patricia Flowers]]. Likewise, the party also supports expanding the Roghapoiblí (public option) and establishing a {{wp|universal healthcare}} system. Most recently, the Social Democrats pursued a coalition with the [[Green Party (Caldia)|Greens]], resulting in the Red-Green coalition from 1997-2002. In preparation for the Caldish general election, 2017, the two parties entered into a formal electoral alliance and campaigned together, but saw defeat. The party's historical coalition partner, the Leftist Party, merged with the Industrial Labour Party into the [[Labour Party (Caldia)|Labour Party]] in 1999.  
The '''Social Democratic Party''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach''; '''PSD'''), usually referred to as just the Social Democrats (''Daonlathaigh Shóisialta'') is a {{wp|Social democracy|social-democratic}} [[List of political parties in Caldia|political party in Caldia]]. The party is the largest in [[Caldia]]'s [[Tionól|parliament]] with 218 seats in the [[[[Comhthionól Náisiúnta|lower house]]. Founded in 1912, the party is the second oldest active political party. The PSD has a close relationship with the [[Caldish Trade Union Confederation]], the largest in the country.  


It was originally founded in 1912 by the leaders of the Confederation of Ghaillish Unions as the group's political wing. Historically, the party boasts strong ties to organised labour and the nation's unions. The Social Democrats overtook the [[Caldia Democrats (Caldia)|Caldia Democrats]] after the rise of the [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty Party]] in 1937. The party's first Taoiseach Seamus Flemming took power in 1952. Under Taoiseach Mary O'Neil, the Social Democrats established an expansive welfare state. The reforms were very costly and were targeted by Taoiseach Flowers, who moved to totally abolish the system. Taoiseach Morgan Leneghan, who was elected after Flowers, rebuilt the Caldish welfare state to be smaller and more efficient. She also launched a massive overhaul of the [[Education in Caldia|education system]], raising it to global prominence.  
Alongside its main rival, the [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty Party]], the PSD has been one of two parties to form a government since the 1930s. The first Social Democratic government was formed in 1935. As of 2020, there have been eight PSD taoiseachs.  


Under Taoiseach Leneghan the party began to pursue {{wp|Third Way}} policies in order to offer what Leneghan called a "humane alternative" to the neoliberalism of the Flowers Era. As a result, the party saw massive internal discontent and eventually the more left-wing faction of the party split off to form the Industrial Labour Party. The Social Democrats suffered a landslide defeat in the 2002 Comhthionól election and Leneghan was taken out in a leadership coup. Since then, the party has begun to abandon its neoliberal platform and moved farther left. It has not formed a government since 2002 and faced its fourth consecutive defeat in the 2017 general election. The party saw a rough campaign under [[Darragh Ballíck]], who began feuding with the unions over his electoral alliance with the Greens.
Traditionally, the party is committed to social democratic ideals. It supports a strong {{wp|welfare state}}, {{wp|State owned enterprise|public ownership}}, and a {{wp|social market economy}}. Starting in the 1980s, the party began to support {{wp|economic liberalism}}. This was abandoned in the 2000s and the party continued to advocate for a strong governmental role in economic and social policy.  


As of 2019 it is the largest party in the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]] with 218 TCs. The current leader and taoiseach is [[Stiofán Mac Suibhne]], who has held the post since June of 2017. The party also has 23 seanadóirí and 9 [[Euclean Parliament#Members|MEPs]]. The Social Democrats are a member of the [[Euclean Parliament#Party groups|Socialist Alternative for Euclea]] group in the [[Euclean Parliament]].  
The current party leader since 2017 is [[Stiofán Mac Suibhne]], who has served as [[Taoiseach of Caldia]] since 2019. He led the party to its first electoral victory since 1997 in the [[2019 Caldish general election|2019 snap election]]. It has 23 seats in the [[Seanad Glítteann|upper-house]] and sends 9 [[Euclean Parliament#Members|MEPs]] to the [[Euclean Parliament]]. It is a member of the [[Socialist Alternative for Euclea]] and cooperates closely with other social-democratic political parties in [[Euclea]].  


==History==
==History==


===Origins===
===Origins===
The PSD was originally founded in 1912 by the leaders of the Confederation of Ghaillish Unions as the group's political wing. Historically, the party boasts strong ties to organised labour and the nation's unions.
===Post-Occupation===
===Post-Occupation===
===Recent elections===
The Social Democrats overtook the [[Caldia Democrats (Caldia)|Caldia Democrats]] after the rise of the [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty Party]] in 1937. The party's first Taoiseach Seamus Flemming took power in 1952. Under Taoiseach Mary O'Neil, the Social Democrats established an expansive welfare state. The reforms were very costly and were targeted by Taoiseach Flowers, who moved to totally abolish the system. Taoiseach Morgan Leneghan, who was elected after Flowers, rebuilt the Caldish welfare state to be smaller and more efficient. She also launched a massive overhaul of the [[Education in Caldia|education system]], raising it to global prominence.
 
Under Taoiseach Leneghan the party began to pursue {{wp|Third Way}} policies in order to offer what Leneghan called a "humane alternative" to the neoliberalism of the Flowers Era. As a result, the party saw massive internal discontent and eventually the more left-wing faction of the party split off to form the Industrial Labour Party.
 
===21st century===
The Social Democrats suffered a landslide defeat in the 2002 Comhthionól election and Leneghan was taken out in a leadership coup. Since then, the party has begun to abandon its neoliberal platform and moved farther left. It has not formed a government since 2002 and faced its fourth consecutive defeat in the 2017 general election. The party saw a rough campaign under [[Darragh Ballíck]], who began feuding with the unions over his electoral alliance with the Greens.


==Leaders==
==Leaders==
[[File:Sauli Niinistö.jpg||thumb|right|150px|[[Stiofán Mac Suibhne]], the current party leader]]
[[File:Sauli Niinistö.jpg||thumb|right|150px|[[Stiofán Mac Suibhne]], the current party leader]]
*Fintan McGuinness (April 1912 - June 1932)
*Fionntán Mac an Oighre (April 1912 - June 1932)
*Colmán MacCarthaigh (June 1932 - June 1942)
*Tomás Mag Fhearadhaigh (June 1932 - June 1942)
*Paddy Canavan (June 1942 - June 1947)
*Colmán Mac Carthaigh (June 1942 - June 1947)
*[[Seamus Macaulay]] (June 1947 - June 1957)
*[[Seamus Macaulay]] (June 1947 - June 1957)
*[[Máire Ní Néill]] (June 1957 - May 1967)
*[[Máire Ní Néill]] (June 1957 - May 1972)
*[[Rory Mac Ailín]] (May 1867 - March 1969)
*[[Ruairí Mac Ailín]] (May 1972 - September 1975)
*Bríd Ní Ríain (March 1969 - June 1972)
*[[Mícheál Ó Muilleoir]] (September 1975 - June 1982)
*[[Mícheál Ó Muilleoir]] (June 1972 - June 1982)
*Fíona Nic Chonsaidín (June 1982 - 1987)
*Fíona Nic Chonsaidín (June 1982 - 1987)
*[[Niamh Nic Uilliamn]] (June 1987 - August 2001)
*[[Niamh Nic Uilliamn]] (June 1987 - August 2001)
*[[Séamus Ó Faoláin]] (August 2001 - June 2002)
*[[Séamus Ó Faoláin]] (August 2001 - June 2002)
*Frank Flanigan (June 2002 - June 2007)
*Fionnbharr Mac Seáin (June 2002 - June 2007)
*Mícheál Ó Domhnaill (June 2007 - June 2012)
*Mícheál Ó Domhnaill (June 2007 - June 2012)
*[[Darragh Ballíck]] (June 2012 - June 2017)  
*[[Darragh Ballíck]] (June 2012 - June 2017)  
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==Social Democratic Taoiseachs==
==Social Democratic Taoiseachs==
*Tomás Mag Fhearadhaigh (March 1935 - June 1937)
*Seamus Macaulay (June 1952 - June 1957)
*Seamus Macaulay (June 1952 - June 1957)
*Máire Ní Néill (June 1962 - May 1967)
*Máire Ní Néill (June 1962 -June 1972)
*Rory Mac Ailín (May 1867 - March 1969)
*Rory Mac Ailín (June 1972 - March 1975)
*Mícheál Ó Muilleoir (June 1977 - June 1982)
*Mícheál Ó Muilleoir (June 1977 - June 1982)
*Niamh Nic Uilliam (June 1992 - March 2002)
*Niamh Nic Uilliam (June 1992 - March 2002)

Revision as of 02:56, 19 February 2020

Social Democratic Party
Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach
LeaderStiofán Mac Suibhne
Secretary-GeneralAingealag Ní Bhraonáin
Founded1912
HeadquartersSíocháin Building
Spálgleann, Caldia
Youth wingYoung Social Democrats
Membership (2015)65,612
IdeologySocial democracy
Democratic socialism
Political positionCentre-left
Euclean Parliament groupSocialist Alternative for Euclea
Colours  Red
Seanad Glítteann
23 / 60
Comhthionól Náisiúnta
218 / 399
Euclean Parliament
9 / 20

The Social Democratic Party (Ghaillish: Páirtí Sóisialta Daonlathach; PSD), usually referred to as just the Social Democrats (Daonlathaigh Shóisialta) is a social-democratic political party in Caldia. The party is the largest in Caldia's parliament with 218 seats in the [[lower house. Founded in 1912, the party is the second oldest active political party. The PSD has a close relationship with the Caldish Trade Union Confederation, the largest in the country.

Alongside its main rival, the Liberty Party, the PSD has been one of two parties to form a government since the 1930s. The first Social Democratic government was formed in 1935. As of 2020, there have been eight PSD taoiseachs.

Traditionally, the party is committed to social democratic ideals. It supports a strong welfare state, public ownership, and a social market economy. Starting in the 1980s, the party began to support economic liberalism. This was abandoned in the 2000s and the party continued to advocate for a strong governmental role in economic and social policy.

The current party leader since 2017 is Stiofán Mac Suibhne, who has served as Taoiseach of Caldia since 2019. He led the party to its first electoral victory since 1997 in the 2019 snap election. It has 23 seats in the upper-house and sends 9 MEPs to the Euclean Parliament. It is a member of the Socialist Alternative for Euclea and cooperates closely with other social-democratic political parties in Euclea.

History

Origins

The PSD was originally founded in 1912 by the leaders of the Confederation of Ghaillish Unions as the group's political wing. Historically, the party boasts strong ties to organised labour and the nation's unions.

Post-Occupation

The Social Democrats overtook the Caldia Democrats after the rise of the Liberty Party in 1937. The party's first Taoiseach Seamus Flemming took power in 1952. Under Taoiseach Mary O'Neil, the Social Democrats established an expansive welfare state. The reforms were very costly and were targeted by Taoiseach Flowers, who moved to totally abolish the system. Taoiseach Morgan Leneghan, who was elected after Flowers, rebuilt the Caldish welfare state to be smaller and more efficient. She also launched a massive overhaul of the education system, raising it to global prominence.

Under Taoiseach Leneghan the party began to pursue Third Way policies in order to offer what Leneghan called a "humane alternative" to the neoliberalism of the Flowers Era. As a result, the party saw massive internal discontent and eventually the more left-wing faction of the party split off to form the Industrial Labour Party.

21st century

The Social Democrats suffered a landslide defeat in the 2002 Comhthionól election and Leneghan was taken out in a leadership coup. Since then, the party has begun to abandon its neoliberal platform and moved farther left. It has not formed a government since 2002 and faced its fourth consecutive defeat in the 2017 general election. The party saw a rough campaign under Darragh Ballíck, who began feuding with the unions over his electoral alliance with the Greens.

Leaders

Stiofán Mac Suibhne, the current party leader

Social Democratic Taoiseachs

  • Tomás Mag Fhearadhaigh (March 1935 - June 1937)
  • Seamus Macaulay (June 1952 - June 1957)
  • Máire Ní Néill (June 1962 -June 1972)
  • Rory Mac Ailín (June 1972 - March 1975)
  • Mícheál Ó Muilleoir (June 1977 - June 1982)
  • Niamh Nic Uilliam (June 1992 - March 2002)
  • Séamus Ó Faoláin (March 2002 - June 2002)
  • Stiofán Mac Suibhne (February 2019 - Present)
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