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The Micro-Parties (7 Days To Election)

A good long while ago, in the aftermath of the crash and all that came with it, you probably noticed a large amount of what I was happy to dub “micro-parties” popping into existence ahead of the 2011 election, most … Continue reading

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Who I’m Voting For In Kildare North And Final Predictions (1 Day To Election)

It’s been a whirlwind campaign, and it’s just about done, as we enter the moratorium phase and prepare for voting tomorrow. On NFB over the last few weeks we’ve gone over issues and candidates – check out the “General Election … Continue reading

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The Defence Forces (3 Days To Election)

So, my last issue post is one that’s very much of a personal interest, and a little self-indulgent on my part I’ll admit, but whatever, that’s what a blogs for. I’ve always had an interest in military history and the … Continue reading

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Environment (5 Days To Election)

Overshadowing everything, perhaps so large an issue that so easily becomes invisible, is the environment. In a saner world, it would probably be the only thing that people would be talking about, not fiscal space and Special Criminal Courts. In … Continue reading

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Kildare North: Shane FitzGerald (Renua) (6 Days To Election)

Time to take a look at the candidate from one of Ireland’s newest (renewest?) political entities. And he’s a familiar one for Kildare North voters. Shane FitzGerald is your Renua man in Kildare North. He’s a one-time councillor, serving in … Continue reading

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Fares (7 Days To Election)

Let me tell you guys something: whoever and wherever you are, you are paying too much for public transport. At the moment, in order to go to and from a job where I earn less than if I was not … Continue reading

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Religious School Admissions (9 Days To Election)

I haven’t been within state provided education for over ten wonderful years at this point. I went to a dilapidated, badly staffed school in an urban area (that has subsequently moved to a much nicer building), where an ethos of … Continue reading

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Waiting Times (11 Days To Election)

I had an experience with Ireland’s healthcare system during the term of the 31st Dail. It was a football injury. Super amateur football I assure you. Playing one day, I felt a pain in my left knee while stretching for … Continue reading

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Garda (15 Days To Election)

Going through my list of important issues, and we come to that of law and order, all up in the news in the last few days following the hotel shooting in Dublin, and the debate over the Special Criminal Court, … Continue reading

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USC (17 Days To Election)

Ok, let’s talk tax. More specifically, let’s talk USC, which has already become a significant talking point in the course of this election. I had a negative experience with USC very recently, which has made the tax’s existence a prescient … Continue reading

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