Housing and cost of living dominated public debate in election campaign
Irish electorate give their views on the important issues ahead of polling day
What are the issues facing people during Election 2024
Irish electorate give their views on the important issues ahead of polling day
General Election: Students feel previous government did not deliver for young people
Teachers in Maynooth outline the difficulties in their sector ahead of general election
Fishermen doubt politicians will be able to fight their corner on the issues that matter most in Brussels
Construction industry workers adamant there’s insufficient labour to build all the homes the parties are promising to build
Kilmainham salon faces rising energy bills and wage costs while housing and health are forefront concerns
Election 2024: Many voters struggling to get on property ladder will be basing their first preferences on parties’ policies on issue
For members of Nore Dragon Paddlers, all of whom have survived breast cancer, seeing their children leave Ireland because they can’t afford a home is a big issue
The housing crisis is mentioned in both south county and west Dublin, but it and the cost of living preoccupy more minds in the latter
The general election outcome in Dublin Central could point the direction Ireland takes next
Irish citizens who were born elsewhere, from Brazil to Poland, give thoughts on racism, childcare and Irish democracy
The group has two politicians among its membership, though they generally tend to leave politics at the door
Some punters feel the country is going to the dogs and needs a change of leadership, while others say they are on to a winner with the incumbents
Inhabitants of the small Co Mayo island face unique challenges, including the often dangerous trip back and forth from the mainland
Among Quare Clare’s chief concerns are rising intolerance, public transport in rural areas and the failure to enact hate-speech legislation
Gaeltacht status is under threat as native Irish speakers ‘just can’t compete against the market’ say locals
Housing, the cost of living and immigration top our reader panel’s priority list as they weigh up who to vote for
Election 2024: Voters in this Dublin barber’s are leaving it longer to get a haircut as the cost of living increases. How will that affect their vote?
Election 2024: Members of ‘Phil’ debating society give some parties’ social media efforts vote of confidence
A yoga studio in Galway brings a sense of calm ... before talk turns to the general election
Cab drivers say what they and their passengers want to see from politicians and who they want to see in power
Housing is biggest challenge facing their generation and the number-one thing they want fixed, students say
‘It’s very hard actually to make ends meet. I live on my own and ... the disability payment is just not enough’
Creaking transport and shortages of school places are among the big issues in the affluent seaside town of Greystones, Co Wicklow
General election countdown: childcare is set to be a significant issue on the campaign trail
As a general election looms, Newtownmountkennedy residents remain ‘traumatised’ and ‘divided’ and speak sadly of authorities’ poor management of the issue
‘I thought they were for the people but now I think they’d just say anything to go up the ladder’
Election issues discussed include Green Party being ‘too city based’, Government paying ‘lip service’ to Gaza conflict, housing and homelessness
From public transport and homelessness to flooding and small businesses, there’s a long list of concerns in west Cork
Those who turned out for a local football fundraiser in north county Meath are expecting the present Government to be re-elected
Election countdown: Visit to Bandon Mart in Cork South-West finds farmers impressed with Fine Gael under Simon Harris but critical of Green Party policies affecting rural Ireland
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