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Communist Party of Ireland — Ireland · founded 1970 | PoliticaHub

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Communist Party of Ireland

Party · Printed May 12, 2026 · politicahub.com/party/communist-party-of-ireland-ie

Irish all-Ireland Marxist party

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founded year

1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ideology does Communist Party of Ireland follow?: A: Communist Party of Ireland is ideologically aligned with Social Democracy.
Q: When was Communist Party of Ireland founded?: A: Communist Party of Ireland was founded in 1970, about 56 years ago.
Q: Where does Communist Party of Ireland operate?: A: Communist Party of Ireland operates in Ireland.
Q: What is Communist Party of Ireland?: A: Irish all-Ireland Marxist party

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Ideologically tied to Social Democracy.

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What ideology does Communist Party of Ireland follow?: Communist Party of Ireland is ideologically aligned with Social Democracy.
When was Communist Party of Ireland founded?: Communist Party of Ireland was founded in 1970, about 56 years ago.
Where does Communist Party of Ireland operate?: Communist Party of Ireland operates in Ireland.
What is Communist Party of Ireland?: Irish all-Ireland Marxist party

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Irish all-Ireland Marxist party

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Social Democracy

Center-left ideology that accepts electoral democracy and a market economy but insists that the state must reduce inequality, protect workers, and provide strong social insurance. It usually aims to reform capitalism rather than abolish it.

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Social Democracy

Center-left ideology that accepts electoral democracy and a market economy but insists that the state must reduce inequality, protect workers, and provide strong social insurance. It usually aims to reform capitalism rather than abolish it.

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sovereign state in Northwestern Europe

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