The Official 2016 Irish General Election thread

[armaghniac]

Unfortunately there is a lot of mixed messages from voters. People in public employ want their wages back, since there is a recovery, while others favour pay cuts in bad times but no increases in better ones. Some people don't want to be heavily taxed for the benefit of others who work less hard than they do, while the latter group think the rich should pay for their lifestyles.

One thing most would agree on is an end to cronyism and properly run services.

Unfortunately while people purport to want an end to bullshit and stunts, they seem to still have a high toleration for bullshit and stunts that suit them.

[seafoid]

Mick Wallace looks OK.  Christy Burke got a good amount of first preferences as well.
I wonder will there be a blowout on the bonds de Luain. Ireland is the poster boy for austerity and political incoherence will not do.

[muppet]

Lucinda could be in bother. 

[muppet]

Looks like this man has walked it in Limerick as usual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4ure_GSHw

[muppet]

Mick Wallace looks OK.  Christy Burke got a good amount of first preferences as well.
I wonder will there be a blowout on the bonds de Luain. Ireland is the poster boy for austerity and political incoherence will not do.

Just seeing that now, Howlin doing fine as well. This will swing back and forth all day and tomorrow. A bit like watching the Ryder Cup.

[seafoid]

Lucinda could be in bother. 

Between her and Eamon Ryan apparently

[muppet]

4th and last seat in Mayo will be interesting. Looks to be between Mulherin (FG) and Chambers (FF). Ring (FG), Kenny (FG) & Calleary (FF) look to have the other 3.

3-1 FG/FF or 2-2 in Mayo is a massive difference and that alone could see Kenny in trouble. Chambers is apparently (tallies) slightly ahead but the transfers from Ring & Kenny could sway it.

[seafoid]

Mayo used to have 6 seats and now is down to 4. Apart from the chunk of South Mayo that was grafted on to Galway West are any.other bits of the county missing from the constituency?

[muppet]

Mayo used to have 6 seats and now is down to 4. Apart from the chunk of South Mayo that was grafted on to Galway West are any.other bits of the county missing from the constituency?

Dunno.

Emigration is probably the biggest factor. Donegal & Kerry also losing seats.

[Hardy]

Finally, a Dail more reflective of a diverse Ireland

Smaller parties, local politics and a bit more of a left leaning vote.

I would say it's more like a Dáil representative of a community that thinks it knows what it doesn't want but has no idea what it does want.

[Declan]

All politics is local

One in all in: The Healy-Raes have a message for the "smart alecs in Dublin" (via @thejournal_ie) http://jrnl.ie/2628233

[seafoid]

All politics is local

One in all in: The Healy-Raes have a message for the "smart alecs in Dublin" (via @thejournal_ie) http://jrnl.ie/2628233

they are like a parody

[Rossfan]

I would say it's more like a Dáil representative of a community that thinks it knows what it doesn't want but has no idea what it does want.

+1.

Be some sh1te talked over the next few days and weeks.

[Maguire01]

Early tally in Wexford:



5 seats I think, so either Howlin or Wallace in trouble, or both!

Just on RTÉ that Howlin will top poll.

[muppet]

All politics is local

One in all in: The Healy-Raes have a message for the "smart alecs in Dublin" (via @thejournal_ie) http://jrnl.ie/2628233

they are like a parody

Of what though?

The Dad??

Rural politicians in general?