Irish general election, 2002

The Irish general election of 2002 was held on Friday 17 May 2002, just over three weeks after the dissolution of the 28th Dáil on Thursday 25 April by President Mary McAleese, at the request of the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern. The newly elected members of the 29th Dáil assembled on Thursday June 6, 2002.

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17 May - 2002 - Dissolution - 28th Dáil - 25 April - President - Mary McAleese - Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern - Members of the 29th Dáil - June 6

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The general election took place in 42 parliamentary constituencies throughout the Republic of Ireland for 166 seats in the lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann.

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42 parliamentary constituencies - Dáil Éireann

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