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Former Fine Gael logo until April 2009. Fine Gael was traditionally conservative in social matters for most of the twentieth century, due to the conservative Christian ethos of Irish society during this time.

Its members are variously influence by Christian democracy, liberalism and social democracy on issues of social policy.

Under Garret FitzGerald, the party's more liberal or pluralist wing gained prominence.

Proposals to allow divorce were put by referendum by two Fine Gael – led governments, in 1986 under FitzGerald, and in 1995 under John Bruton, passing very narrowly on this second attempt.