Sligo–Leitrim Independent Socialist Organisation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | Declan Bree |
| Founded | 1974 (1974) |
| Dissolved | 1991 (1991) |
| Merged into | Labour Party |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Left-wing |
Sligo–Leitrim Independent Socialist Organisation (SLISO) was a minor political party led bySligo County CouncillorDeclan Bree. It was set up in 1974 and contested local elections toSligo County Council andDáil Éireann elections for theSligo–Leitrim constituency. The group stood other candidates but Bree was the only candidate ever elected for the group.[1][2] In 1991 the group merged with theLabour Party and Bree was elected as a Labour PartyTD at the1992 general election. Bree resigned from the Labour Party in 2007.
| Year | Votes | % | Position | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4,947 | 11.6% | #5 | 0 / 4 |
| 1987 | 2,584 | 5.7% | #6 | 0 / 4 |
| Nov 1982 | 1,832 | 3.9% | #7 | 0 / 4 |
| Feb 1982 | 1,035 | 2.3% | #8 | 0 / 4 |
| 1981 | 934 | 2.0% | #8 | 0 / 4 |
| 1977 | 1,282 | 3.6% | #6 | 0 / 3 |
Elections toSligo County Council
| Year | Candidates | Votes | % | Position | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 1,456 | 5.46% | #3 | 1 / 25 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1,197 | 4.31% | #3 | 1 / 25 |
| 1979 | 1,154 | 9.7% | 1 / 24 | ||
| 1974 | 550 | 5.2% | 1 / 24 |
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