irish general election, 1992

The election for the 27th Dil was held on November 25, 1992.

Results

lign=center\| Party	align=center\| Leader	align=center\| Seats	align=center\| Loss/Gain	align=center\| Dil Seats (%)
a href="/encyclopedia/Fianna-Fil" title="Fianna Fil">Fianna Fil	align="right"\|Albert Reynolds	align=center\|68	align=center\| -9	align=center\|41.0
a href="/encyclopedia/Fine-Gael" title="Fine Gael">Fine Gael	align="right"\|John Bruton	align=center\|45	align=center\| -10	align=center\|27.1
a href="/encyclopedia/Irish-Labour-Party" title="Irish Labour Party">Labour	align="right"\|Dick Spring	align=center\|33	align=center\| +18	align=center\|19.9
a href="/encyclopedia/Progressive-Democrats" title="Progressive Democrats">Progressive Democrats	align="right"\|Desmond O'Malley	align=center\|10	align=center\| +4	align=center\|6.0
thers	align="right"\|-	align=center\|10	align=center\| -3	align=center\|6.0

Overview

Albert Reynolds fought his first and only election as leader of Fianna Fil. It was one of the worst election performances for the Party in its history. John Bruton fought his first election as leader also and fared just as badly. The Labour Party recorded its best ever result and effectively held the balance of power. Having promised before the election that it wouldn't enter into coalition with Fianna Fil thats exactly what happened. Against all the expectations Albert Reynolds was back as Taoiseach with Dick Spring becoming Tnaiste. Notable retirees: Two former Taoisigh, Charles Haughey and Garret FitzGerald.

By-Elections

June 9, 1994: In Dublin South Central Fianna Fil retain their seat in the constituency. However, on the same day in Mayo West Fianna Fil loses its seat to Fine Gael.
November 10, 1994: In Cork North Central the Labour Party loses its seat to the Democratic Left. Meanwhile in Cork South Central Fine Gael win one seat at the expense of the Progressive Democrats.
June 29, 1995: In Wicklow Independent, Mildred Fox, retains her father's seat following his death.
April 2, 1996: In Donegal North East Fianna Fil regian a seat from the Independent, Neil Blaney. In Dublin West Fianna Fil retain its seat when Brian Lenihan, Jr replaces his father.