Election 2011 Offical Thread.

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- 1,248 Students Surveyed Nationwide

- 73% of students intend on voting

- Fine Gael top National Student Poll at 34%

- Labour most popular party in UCD but 1 in 10 students say they will still vote Fianna Fáil.

- 0% of TCD students say they will give Sinn Féin candidates their first preference


Nationally, Fine Gael are the most popular political party amongst students on 34%, followed by the Labour Party at 30%. Independents follow with 13%, whilst one in ten students say they will give their first preference to Fianna Fáil. Sinn Féin proved to be more popular among students, than the Green Party with 6%, compared to the Green's 4%. 3% of students said they would give their first preference to "Other" candidates, such as those who form part of the United Left Alliance.

Fine Gael are the most popular party in all universities, apart from DCU and in UCD where Labour ranked as the most popular political party, gaining 33.6% compared to Fine Gael's 27.48%

Fine Gael performed particularly well in TCD with 45% in comparison to Labour's 28.16% there.

No DCU or UL students surveyed said the Green Party would be receiving their first preference, and in TCD Sinn Féin also received 0%

http://www.collegetribune.ie/index.php/2011/02/fine-gael-gets-students-vote/

[Pangurban]

Excellent point Croi na heireann, the first article in the G.A.A. constitution states that the Association shall be non-political, and this would appear to be a clear breach of that position. Also i can recall a former member of the Down Co.Board, being made to remove reference to his position, in the GAA, contained  in his election literature as it was deemed to be inappropiate.

[Maguire01]

sorry lads, back again after a weekend of drunkeness in Nottingham.

Did ye manage to kit him out or is it a case of what goes on tour stays on tour?

On a different issue, I know there's a ban on GAA property being used for party political purposes but does anyone know if there any rule on GAA crests being used on political leaflets, etc? Reason I ask is Robert Troy of Fianna Fáil was handing out "No.1" leaflets outside Cusack Park yesterday with the Westmeath GAA crest and the fixtures for the year. I presume he had the permission for that from the county board (at a price I hope) but if there's a rule on property it should also extend to digital & print media.

You think it's ok for the GAA to allow such use of its assets for a price?

[Maguire01]

Sweet Lord: Michael Healy Rae 'Canvassing', 2007

And poor Breeda Moynihan Cronin did need the #1s!

[lawnseed]

ICELAND IS SHINNER COUNTRY! the country's prime minister did what gerry would do if the irish electorate would give him the job. she told icelands creditors to take a hike. many british bondholders took a hair cut (3 billion) when iceland went belly up but the british gov. stepped in and covered their loss with a view to tackling iceland for the money at a later date. so cap in hand britain drew up a repayment scheme hoping to persuade the islands leaders to sign it, but not a chance the prime minister johanna siguroardottir who enjoys a 73% approval rating sent them packing.

[sammymaguire]

Why did George Lee leave Fine Gael?

[muppet]

Why did George Lee leave Fine Gael?

Probably a load of reasons some valid and some maybe not but he was on one year's leave of absence from RTE. Once he went past the year his job was gone.

[sammymaguire]

Why did George Lee leave Fine Gael?

Probably a load of reasons some valid and some maybe not but he was on one year's leave of absence from RTE. Once he went past the year his job was gone.

Why did George Lee join Fine Gael??

[Orangemac]

Looking forward to results coming in on Saturday to see a few slaps in the face from the public a la Peter Robinson ( priceless moment that one).

In no particular order people I would like to see unelected.

1) Willie the Weasel ( unlikely but you can only hope).

2) Eamonn Ryan ( will not have to listen to him or Dan Boyle again).

3) Barry/Chris Andrews - don't know the difference between the 2. Equally unlikeable.

4) Mary Coughlan - again unlikely.

5) Michael Healy Rae

6) Ned O'Keefe's offspring - "This is an O'Keefe seat". You're not in Libya now Ned.

[lawnseed]

Looking forward to results coming in on Saturday to see a few slaps in the face from the public a la Peter Robinson ( priceless moment that one).

In no particular order people I would like to see unelected.

1) Willie the Weasel ( unlikely but you can only hope).

2) Eamonn Ryan ( will not have to listen to him or Dan Boyle again).

3) Barry/Chris Andrews - don't know the difference between the 2. Equally unlikeable.

4) Mary Coughlan - again unlikely.

5) Michael Healy Rae

6) Ned O'Keefe's offspring - "This is an O'Keefe seat". You're not in Libya now Ned.

7) brian lenahen

[muppet]

Looking forward to results coming in on Saturday to see a few slaps in the face from the public a la Peter Robinson ( priceless moment that one).

In no particular order people I would like to see unelected.

1) Willie the Weasel ( unlikely but you can only hope).

2) Eamonn Ryan ( will not have to listen to him or Dan Boyle again).

3) Barry/Chris Andrews - don't know the difference between the 2. Equally unlikeable.

4) Mary Coughlan - again unlikely.

5) Michael Healy Rae

6) Ned O'Keefe's offspring - "This is an O'Keefe seat". You're not in Libya now Ned.

7) brian lenahen

7) Brian, Conor, Mammy and all future Lenihans.

[Mayo4Sam]

I'd like to see Eamon Ryan retain his seat, he's a charismatic TD and I think he's done a good job in DCENR, IMHO

[muppet]

I'd like to see Eamon Ryan retain his seat, he's a charismatic TD and I think he's done a good job in DCENR, IMHO

He took part in a Shell to Sea protest in 2005.

[Lone Shark]

On a different issue, I know there's a ban on GAA property being used for party political purposes but does anyone know if there any rule on GAA crests being used on political leaflets, etc? Reason I ask is Robert Troy of Fianna Fáil was handing out "No.1" leaflets outside Cusack Park yesterday with the Westmeath GAA crest and the fixtures for the year. I presume he had the permission for that from the county board (at a price I hope) but if there's a rule on property it should also extend to digital & print media.

Just something to bear in mind on this issue also as an aside. One political party in the run up to the council elections held most recently handed out pamphlets outside O'Connor Park with the teams listed on them. Absolutely crucified programme sales on the day and by a conservative estimate, cost the Offaly county board thousands. And this would be a party who would consider themselves "friends" of the GAA. Funny way of showing it, I don't like to rob my friends.

[Hound]

I'd like to see Eamon Ryan retain his seat, he's a charismatic TD and I think he's done a good job in DCENR, IMHO

Must say I like Ryan too. If I was putting together a top 10 of election candidates, he'd be in it.