General Election Results
| Election | Dáil | Share of votes | Seats | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 25th | 11.9% | 14 | Fianna Fáil government |
| 1989 | 26th | 5.5% | 6 | Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats government |
| 1992 | 27th | 4.7% | 10 | Fianna Fáil–Labour Party |
| 1997 | 28th | 4.7% | 4 | Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats government |
| 2002 | 29th | 4.0% | 8 | Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats government |
| 2007 | 30th | 2.7% | 2 | Fianna Fáil–Green Party–Progressive Democrats government |
A In December 1994, Fine Gael, the Labour Party and Democratic Left entered into government without a general election being called.
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