In Dublin’s local election campaign, public safety is a primary concern. Residents are troubled by rising anti-social behavior and crime, overshadowing other local issues like immigration, housing, health, waste management, and transport. Dublin, the nation’s most densely populated area with four local authorities and 183 seats, faces numerous security challenges. Last summer, an attack on … Read more
Dublin: In a surprising turn of events, independent candidates are outpacing political parties in the local elections. According to a recent opinion poll, 23% of voters nationwide prefer independents. In contrast, traditional parties are trailing. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are behind the main opposition, Sinn Féin, whose popularity has sharply declined. Sinn Féin’s support … Read more
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