Electoral Commission to remove far-right party from State register of political parties

This means the Irish Freedom Party would not be able to field any candidates in an election

Hermann Kelly (pictured) has been president of the IFP since its foundation in 2018. An internal dispute with a section of the party, led by Anthony Casey, resulted in a split and the creation of Sinne na Daoine.

A fractured far-right political party is due to be removed from the State registration system next month following a decision by the Electoral Commission.

The rival factions of the Irish Freedom Party have to lodge an appeal within 21 days, at which stage it will be officially de-registered. This means the IFP would not be able to field any candidates in an election.