This was sent to me a while back (many thanks) .
From 1996 a Progressive Democrats a 27 page Document on the Reform of the Public Service. Its pretty interesting considering that they were in power from 1997 until their demise.
Uploaded in pdf HERE or click on the image to launch
“A Changing State -Reforming and Rewarding the Public Service” – March 1996 Progressive Democrats November 2, 2010
“Security and Dignity-A Progressive Democrats Policy for Older People” -2007 General Election October 31, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a Policy Document “Security and Dignity-A Progressive Democrats Policy for Older People”.
Amongst the many items to catch the eye….
“We will increase the basic state pension to €300 per week by 2012.”
I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf form HERE or click on the image to launch.
Mary Harney -Progessive Democrats -1992 Dublin South West October 20, 2010
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet for Progressive Democrat candidate Mary Harney running in Dublin South West. The outgoing Minister of State for Environmental Protection (during which she famously banned Smokey Coal in Dublin) was comfortably elected. (Her record at electionsIreland.org)
Although they didn’t get into Government again until 1997, The PDs Priorities included “A better run, patient friendly Health Service.”
The Leaflet also refers to the Culliton Report which was “a report to the Republic’s Minister for Industry and Commerce by the Industrial Policy Review Group (chaired by Jim Culliton). Entitled A Time for Change: Industrial Policy for the 1990s, the report called for a broader approach to formulating policy for industry and made recommendations on a wide range of relevant public policy areas, including taxation, infrastructure, education, training, science, and technology. It also recommended reducing reliance on industrial grants, a greater emphasis on fostering clusters of related industries, greater commitment to developing Irish indigenous industry, and reformed institutional structures for industrial policy.”*quote from the ESRI
“How to Double Your Vote on Friday” -Helen Keogh -Progressive Democrats -1997 General Election September 30, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Helen Keogh with the striking headline “How to Double Your Vote on Friday”.
By voting for Helen Keogh you were also voting to put Mary Harney into government, hence doubling your vote.
Helen Keogh lost her seat.
‘Progress in Health’ -5 campaign bulletins from Mary Harney -Progressive Democrats 2007 September 27, 2010
During the 2007 Election Campaign The Progressive Democrats issued a Daily campaign Bulletin ‘Progress in Health’.
I’ve uploaded a selection of ones, from the 1st of May to the 7th of May 2007, in PDF format.
(I’ll upload another series of them at a later date)
‘Progress in Health’ -1st May -Home Care Packages
‘Progress in Health’ -2nd May -Hospitals Clean Up
‘Progress in Health’ -3rd May -A&E Improved 50%
‘Progress in Health’ -4th May -Medical Card Means Tests
‘Progress in Health’ -7th May – Cancer Treatments up 70%
“Another Fine Mess?” -PD attack on Labour and Fine Gael from 2007 September 24, 2010
From the Progressive Democrats in 2007 advertising a website called rainbowsplits.ie where all the differences between Pat Rabbitte and Enda Kennys parties were pointed out.
“Dail Wars” and “Pizza Delivery” Bizzare Flyers from the Young Progressive Democrats September 20, 2010
I was sent these gems (many thanks), I’m not sure if there was anything on the backs of them. Dail Wars and Pizza Delivery, totally bizarre. Mary Harney as Luke Skywalker!
I gather that they were produced by the Young Progressive Democrats around 2005.
A Message from Liz O’Donnell TD (asking to vote for Victor Boyhan) -2004 LE Blackrock September 15, 2010
From the 2004 Local Elections a letter from Liz O’Donnell asking for a vote for Victor Boyhan. Oddly enough O’Donnell wasn’t a TD for the area.
Despite polling 1,433 votes (3rd after the first count in a four seater) Boyhan lost his seat. He regained it running as an Independent in 2009.
Progressive Democrats Website in April 2001 September 8, 2010
From April 2001 the Progressive Democrats Website. I found it using the wonderful archive.org which archives certain Internet sites.
Click on the image or HERE to enter the website…..
It might be slow and not all links will work, but a blast from the past all the same.
A 2007 Fiona O’Malley leaflet praising Mary Harneys record in Health September 2, 2010
From the 2007 General Election in Dun Laoghaire, a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Fiona O’Malley praising the performance of Mary Harney in Health.
Fiona, the daughter of former Minister and PD leader Des O’Malley, polled 3,959 votes and lost her seat.
In 2007 she was one of the Taoiseachs nominees to the Seanad.
Progressive Democrats Contract with the Commuter Belt -2007 GE August 7, 2010
from the 2007 General Election a leaflet ‘A Fair deal for Commuters’ issued by the Progressive Democrats.
From the 2007 Election… “Dont Gamble With Your Family’s Future -Vote No 1 Michael McDowell” August 3, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat Candidate and Leader Michael McDowell running in Dublin South East.
A few years on the words look very ill chosen.
“Dont Gamble With Your Family’s Future -Vote No 1 Michael McDowell”
The back of the flyer with its ‘Long Lasting Prosperity’ looks like almost like a joke now.
Progressive Democrats 2007 Party Political Broadcast July 31, 2010
A 2007 Party Political broadcast from the then Michael McDowell led Progressive Democrats…..
….looking for voters to return “…The most successful government this country has ever seen…..”
Budget ’97 -You Thought it was a Giveaway Budget…. ? -Progressive Democrats 1997 July 25, 2010
From 1997 a leaflet from The Progressive Democrats criticizing the Rainbow Coalitions 1997 Budget.
“As for taxation, this left-wing government has kept tax reform off the political agenda.”
“Residential Property Tax … Yields Less than VAT on Ice Cream” -Helen Keogh -Progressive Democrats 1997 GE Dun Laoghaire July 19, 2010
From 1997 a leaflet against the Residential Property Tax produced by Progressive Democrat TD Helen Keogh.
It was amongst other things, Unfair, Anti Family and Anti Dublin.
It also “YIELDS LESS THAN VAT ON ICE CREAM”
Click on Image if you cant see it all.
Richie Molloy, Peadar O’Donnell -Progressive Democrats -2007 GE Tipperary South June 26, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, Progressive Democrat candidates in Tipperary South Richie Molloy and Peadar O’Donnell.
Clonmel based Molloy polled 364 votes and O’Donnell polled 177 votes.
In the 2009 local elections Richie Molloy was elected to Tipperary South Riding County Council running for Fianna Fail.
On electionsireland.org Peadar O’Donnell is down as having run for the Workers Party in the 1991 Local Elections. Some conversion from WP to PD.
PD Health Policy – ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’ June 25, 2010
From the 2007 General Election…. Mary Harney pictured alongside the lines ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’
1987 Fundraising Letter from Des O’Malley to Party Members -Progressive Democrats 1987 GE June 14, 2010
The 1987 General Election has been called and Des O’Malley writes to all members of the Progressive Democrats looking for funds.
Irish Election Literature 
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