Fragmented Party Politics of Ireland
Election 2020 has been regarded as a landmark shift in Irish politics, with Sinn Féin becoming the most popular party and hold second place in terms […]
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Going back in time – Right to social protest takes a cheap shot
A boy (17) brought to court for attending a peaceful protest at age 15 and charged with “false imprisonment” for obstructing a politician’s car. The […]
Constituency boarder changes – A constitutional requirement leaves Irish people feeling alienated
Every twelve years or so, the boundary commissions are constitutionally mandated to ensure that constituencies reflect shifting populations. This means that a board called the […]
Open the Debate: Abortion
Abortion, the word that everyone seems to be fearful of. Why? It happens. Have we forgotten the case of Savita Halappanavar in 2012, where we […]
What to expect when working as a runner at an election count centre
If it’s excitement-by-the-second you’re after, then a count centre isn’t for you. The count centre is more an excitement-every-few-hours kind of place. When I arrived […]
Diary of Count Centre Election Reporter at #ge16
Saturday 27 February 2016 I arrive in the media room at 8 am to meet the rest of the media team. Already small groups have […]