Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?

By Dan Walsh Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election “with immediate effect”.  In a statement, he said recent days gave him “cause to reflect”. Mr Gavin said: “I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I amContinue reading “Government in danger of collapse after Gavin withdrawal?”

Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.

By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York as part of the Irish Government Delegation where world leaders will gather to discuss the greatest challenges facing the world today. Deputy Brennan has been selected for this delegation due to his consistently strongContinue reading “Deputy Brian Brennan with Irish delegation in New York.”

Research on political candidates with disabilities

By Dan Walsh A study on disabled political candidates in Ireland found financial costs and canvassing difficulties as key barriers to their participation in politics. The research included detailed interviews with seven political candidates with intersecting identities who have disabilities, along with representatives from eight organisations representing migrant, LGBTQ+ and Traveller communities, disabled people’s organisations,Continue reading “Research on political candidates with disabilities”