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Party Positions
I had always believed Fine Gael translated as 'Clan of the Gael' and Sinn Fein as 'Ourselves Alone'. I haven't edited as I'm more than prepared to learn that these aren't as pukka as the terms used.
I had always believed Fine Gael translated as 'Clan of the Gael' and Sinn Fein as 'Ourselves Alone'. I haven't edited as I'm more than prepared to learn that these aren't as pukka as the terms used.
== Party Positions ==
Fianna Fáil needs the fada As in á - since that changes the "a" to a long a as in "fall"
Fianna Fáil is described as "generally conservative on social issues (though probably not by American standards)."
This strikes me as being a bit poorly researched. If the author is unsure of how conservative Irishness compares to conservative Americanness then why make a comment that is probably not accurate.
As far as the issues go -
It opposes legalization of abortion. Abortion is illegal in the Republic of Ireland in all cases except for the risk to the life of the mother.
It did partially support the movement to make divorce legal, but divorce in Ireland is not a casual thing like it is in the USA, you have to be separated for 4 out of the preceding 5 years.
On the whole, as far as most social issues are concerned I think that you will find that Fianna Fáil is more socially conservative than most Americans.
Also Fianna Fáil is not "Traditionally the party of Big Business and the farming community", but rather traditionally the party of the small farmer and the urban worker. Fine Gael is more likely to be considered the party of Big Business and Big Farming.
Additionally summery of Fianna Fáil should neglect the term pragmatic. The party strives for pragmatism. For them points of view of the site a more important distinction is that they oppose Ireland joining NATO.
Many members of Fine Gael support joining NATO.