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Aontú

Aontú (Irish [eːnt̪ˠuː],[6] "unite"[11]) is an all-Ireland political party. It was formally created in January 2019. It operates in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.[12][13]

LeaderPeadar Tóibín
Deputy LeaderAnne McCloskey
Split fromSinn Féin
Headquarters8 Market Square
Navan
County Meath
IdeologyAnti-abortion[1]
Irish republicanism[2]
Irish reunification[3]
Social conservatism[4]
Soft Euroscepticism[5]
Slogan
  • Life
  • Unity
  • Economic Justice
Dáil Éireann
1 / 160
Seanad Éireann
0 / 60
Northern Ireland Assembly
0 / 90
Local government in the Republic of Ireland
3 / 949
Local government in Northern Ireland
2 / 462
Website
aontu.ie

History

The party was founded by Peadar Tóibín, a TD. He resigned from Sinn Féin on 15 November 2018 due to his anti-abortion views.[14] The name Aontú was announced at a meeting in Belfast on 28 January 2019.[15] The party has been described as conservative on social issues[16] and socially conservative,[4] and left-wing on economics, migration, and climate change. [17]

The party's policies include proposals for a United Ireland, a referendum on a "right to collective bargaining and trade union membership",[18] an end to zero hours contracts,[18] and increased state spending on public housing,[19] Their Web site says that Ireland should model itself on the "best practice in Scandinavian countries."[18]

Election results

Local government elections

Election Country Seats contested First preference vote Vote % Seats
2019 Northern Ireland 16 7,459 1.10%
1 / 462
2019 Republic of Ireland 51 25,660 1.48%
3 / 949

Westminster elections

Election Seats (in NI) ± Position Seats contested Total votes % (of NI) % (of UK) Leader
2019
0 / 18
 New 6th in NI 7 9,814 1.2% <0.1% Peadar Tóibín

Dáil Éireann

Election Seats won ± Position Seats contested First Pref votes % Government Leader
2020
1 / 160
 New 8th 26 41,614 1.9 TBD Peadar Tóibín

Aontú Media

  • Aontú's 2024 Ardfheis in County Kildare

References

  1. ↑ Bray, Jennifer (28 January 2019). Peadar Tóibín to name new political party 'Aontú'. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/peadar-t%C3%B3ib%C3%ADn-to-name-new-political-party-aont%C3%BA-1.3773803. Retrieved 28 January 2019. 
  2. ↑ "SDLP councillor quits to join Aontú". News Letter. 27 July 2019. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/sdlp-councillor-quits-to-join-aontu-1-9013617. Retrieved 25 September 2019. 
  3. ↑ Kelly, Ben (11 February 2019). "The Irish parties reaching across the border towards a new era for nationalism". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irish-border-nationalism-parties-sdlp-fianna-fail-sinn-fein-toibin-aontu-fine-gael-a8773426.html. Retrieved 25 September 2019. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 O'Malley, Eoin (16 June 2019). "Eoin O'Malley: Sound the death knell for pro-life Renua". The Times. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eoin-o-malley-sound-the-death-knell-for-pro-life-renua-nq5l7pgr0. Retrieved 23 December 2019. 
  5. ↑ Finn, Christina. Tóibín signs up two members to his new 'Euro-critical party' which aims to protect 'all human life'. TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  6. ↑ aontú [Pronunciation]. Teanglann (2013)Foras na Gaeilge. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  7. ↑ Ó Dónaill, Niall. aontú. Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977). Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. ↑ Ó Dónaill, Niall. aontaigh. Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977). Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  9. ↑ aontú [Reverse Search]. New English-Irish Dictionary.
  10. ↑ Becton, Gavan (29 January 2019). "Party started early for Tóibín". Meath Chronicle. https://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/roundup/articles/2019/01/29/4168452-party-started-early-for-tibn/. Retrieved 6 February 2019. 
  11. ↑ The Irish word aontú is the verbal noun of aontaigh, meaning "unite", "agree", "assent". The logo also colours the letters tú separately, forming the Irish word for "you" (singular).[7][8][9] Party founder Peadar Tóibín when announcing its name said it means "unity and consent".[10]
  12. ↑ Doyle, Kevin (28 January 2019). "Peadar Toibin reveals his new political party will be named Aontú". Independent.ie. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/peadar-toibin-reveals-his-new-political-party-will-be-named-aont-37759442.html. Retrieved 29 January 2019. 
  13. ↑ Electoral Commission - Political party registration - Current applications (28 January 2019)Electoral Commission Electoral Commission. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  14. ↑ "Peadar Tóibín announces resignation from Sinn Féin". Irish Examiner. 15 November 2018. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/peadar-toibin-announces-resignation-from-sinn-fein-885583.html. Retrieved 15 November 2018. 
  15. ↑ Lehane, Mícheál (28 January 2019). "Tóibín reveals name of new political party". RTÉ News. https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0128/1026108-toibin-political-party/. Retrieved 28 January 2019. 
  16. ↑ McBride, Sam (27 April 2019). "Sam McBride: Though slightly obscured from view, a hypothetical path to devolution exists". News Letter. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/sam-mcbride-though-slightly-obscured-from-view-a-hypothetical-path-to-devolution-exists-1-8906375. Retrieved 25 September 2019. 
  17. ↑ Ireland's new pro-life party faces a critical test. Catholic Herald (12 December 2019).
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Aontu Policy on Workers Rights. aontu.ie (24 January 2020). Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  19. ↑ Aontu Policy on Housing. Aontu (24 January 2020). Retrieved 21 February 2020.
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