Ireland's Local Elections

Immigrant Representation Increases in Ireland’s Local Elections

Dublin: The upcoming local elections on June 7 are notable for the increased representation of immigrant candidates, particularly women. According to the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), over 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running, with 55% of them being women. This marks a significant increase from 2019, when only 56 immigrants contested, 45% of … Read more