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On it's own this is a small but embarrassing climbdown and it's not a major story, however it's a good reflection of the momentum that's going against @FineGael right now.
rte.ie/news/politics/…
On it's own this is a small but embarrassing climbdown and it's not a major story, however it's a good reflection of the momentum that's going against @FineGael right now.
rte.ie/news/politics/…
2/5
@LeoVaradkar's long honeymoon is now over. The party is not delivering on public services, on financial prudence, on housing or on tax cuts. The way the Mercusor deal is being spun is pissing off farmers and this insensitivity to Catholics is just icing on the cake.
@LeoVaradkar's long honeymoon is now over. The party is not delivering on public services, on financial prudence, on housing or on tax cuts. The way the Mercusor deal is being spun is pissing off farmers and this insensitivity to Catholics is just icing on the cake.
In view of #DeniedMyVote in #EU19 this article demonstrating that the problem has been brewing for some time is a must read.
The system is creaking at the seams.
It has been long known that updating & maintaining an accurate register is the biggest issue theconversation.com/european-elect…
The system is creaking at the seams.
It has been long known that updating & maintaining an accurate register is the biggest issue theconversation.com/european-elect…
2/. There are may be problems in electoral administration in the UK, but impersonation fraud is not one of them.
Electoral Commission data show that, while there were 266 allegations of electoral fraud in the 2018 local elections, there had been only 1 conviction and 2 cautions
Electoral Commission data show that, while there were 266 allegations of electoral fraud in the 2018 local elections, there had been only 1 conviction and 2 cautions
3/. – and none for impersonating another voter.
That from a register of c 21.5 million people.
That from a register of c 21.5 million people.
Spot. On. From @davidallengreen
Maybe @the3million could start a fundraiser for v.fast top level legal advice on this?
Could @JolyonMaugham @GeorgePeretzQC advise which specialist firm of solicitors/direct access barrister might be able to help out super-quick
Maybe @the3million could start a fundraiser for v.fast top level legal advice on this?
Could @JolyonMaugham @GeorgePeretzQC advise which specialist firm of solicitors/direct access barrister might be able to help out super-quick
This from @schroedinger99 points out that the extra step of completing an additional form seems odd, given, he says, they are never checked.
I can say that a Polish acquaintance with v.decent spoken English but more limited written English struggled.
I can say that a Polish acquaintance with v.decent spoken English but more limited written English struggled.
It is possible that Legally Priviledged and the journalist identified here might have some examples.
The hottest ticket in town today? The surging Green Party holding its final #EP2019 and #LE19 press conference
Councillor Roderic O'Gorman opening proceedings says the Greens are running 82 candidates in #LE19. Party has 12 sitting councillors and wants to take back seats in Galway, Cork and Clare as well as take new seats in the likes of Kildare and Westmeath.
"If you want green, you've got to vote Green," says O'Gorman
Don't forget to sort your voter registration before 5 May so you can vote in the local and European elections on 24 May. If you're an Irish or EU citizen you can vote in both. If you're a non-EU citizen living in Dublin, you can still vote in the local election. #LE19 #EP19 1/4
And here's where to go to check the register to see if you're on it and if your address is correct, and, if not, to get on it or fix your address: voter.ie. If you have questions about how the process works, let us know and we'll try to help you find answers. 2/4
And here's some information on who has the right to vote. 3/4 citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_coun…
#pollofpolls 1/6
Time for my February update which comes in two parts, the second part will be regional detail& projections coming tomorrow. Today I'll just look at headline national figure and trends.
Over the past month the only gains have been made by independents & others.
Time for my February update which comes in two parts, the second part will be regional detail& projections coming tomorrow. Today I'll just look at headline national figure and trends.
Over the past month the only gains have been made by independents & others.
#pollofpolls 2/6
While @FineGael contine to poll above 30%, the small gain that @fiannafailparty made at the turn of the year has now been reversed and FF are now back to polling lower than their #GE16 result.
While @FineGael contine to poll above 30%, the small gain that @fiannafailparty made at the turn of the year has now been reversed and FF are now back to polling lower than their #GE16 result.
@FineGael @fiannafailparty On the left, @sinnfeinireland appears to be holding at ~17% which should generate seats gains in #LE19 but @labour continue to flatline on ~5% meaning potential #LE19 losses and no seat in #EP19.
