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SU elections 2010

  • 17-02-2010 10:45am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭


    Given that the elections are almost upon us, we might as well start the rumour mill now

    (Can we please keep the SU bashing for another thread- cheers)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Well I may as well tell you all I intend to run again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Mossin


    ninty9er wrote: »
    Well I may as well tell you all I intend to run again.

    Although I think you already told me, I'm gonna ask for which position are you running?

    I've heard rumours about others, but I'd rather not comment just yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭pervertedcoffee


    Being the naieve fresher I am - anyone want to fill me in on how these things work? I didn't realise you could run for a position for more than one term. I've heard of one or two people I know wanting to run for pressie but I don't think it'd be good form for me to comment....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭bazkennedy


    Any student can run for a position providing they get the necessary number of signatures. You can run for up to two terms in each position

    Nominations open Monday week 6 and close Friday week 6.
    Hustings are on Wednesday week 7
    The election is on Thursday week 7 (march 11th i think)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    From the rumours I hear there should be a lot of competition for each position, a nice change from a few years ago when 3 went un-opposed. I guess the recession has hit properly.
    What I have heard so far minus some people who have asked I keep discrete

    President:
    Snowboarding Guy
    Paddy Rocket

    Welfare:
    Dererk(guess this one isn’t a rumour :P)

    Communications:
    Finn McDuffie
    Eoghan O'Brien
    Thomas McCarty

    CSO:
    Lorcan O'Neil

    Education:
    Have not heard of anyone here yet

    These are most of who I hear but I am no doubt missing a few so fell free to add flames to the fire, and by flames I mean names.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭Robo_Mike


    I was told last night by Louise Clohessy that she is intending on running for President.

    She also told me that there are up to 5 candidates at the moment for the position, apparantly including the current president Ruan!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 Rockett_4_Prez


    Whats craic'n boards kids and ul heads - and all those people looking for a bit of gossip

    I Paddy Rockett am running for President and am looking forward to what can only be described as a mental week of campaigning and madness!!:D

    I'm definatly running despite rumors that i had run off with the savage one from desperate housewives!:(

    Here's hoping for a great week and best of luck to all candidates for all positions!;)

    Cheers
    Paddy Rockett -'
    SHOULD'NT THAT GUY BE IN A SALAD OR SOMETHING?'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Mossin wrote: »
    Although I think you already told me, I'm gonna ask for which position are you running?

    I've heard rumours about others, but I'd rather not comment just yet.

    I intend to run for DP Welfare again.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 AlistairOvereem


    bazkennedy wrote: »
    Any student can run for a position providing they get the necessary number of signatures. You can run for up to two terms in each position

    Nominations open Monday week 6 and close Friday week 6.
    Hustings are on Wednesday week 7
    The election is on Thursday week 7 (march 11th i think)


    are they on in week 7 or week 10? i heard it was originally week 9 but they got moved to week 10?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭pervertedcoffee


    are they on in week 7 or week 10? i heard it was originally week 9 but they got moved to week 10?

    That was something that was supposed to be addressed at the UGM (afaik) but we didn't hit quorum (!!!) so I think it still coincides with charity week...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭ergonomics


    The election will be in Week 7. Charity Week is Week 9.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭pervertedcoffee


    ergonomics wrote: »
    The election will be in Week 7. Charity Week is Week 9.

    Whoops, I must be imagining things again! XD


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭bazkennedy


    looks like our education officer is running again


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    does anyone feel that there should be public debates between candidates? if for no other reason than to assess the intellect of the people we are voting for and not their graphic design skills?

    edit; also i knew that boarders guy was building up for a run should be interesting he is very well organised


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭bazkennedy


    there is a debate- the hustings
    Takes place on the wednesday before elections, usually in the stables


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,608 ✭✭✭✭sceptre


    PeakOutput wrote: »
    does anyone feel that there should be public debates between candidates? if for no other reason than to assess the intellect of the people we are voting for and not their graphic design skills?
    There have been public hustings (basically a public debate between candidates) for the past 30-odd years on the Wednesday of election week:) Mind you, they used to be held in the concert hall many moons ago, these days the capacity isn't needed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    i thought there might be something like that alright cheers


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    Ah hustings where candidates can give a speech to the only people that have been listening to them thus far. Though hopefully with more candidates there will be a bigger crowd that will not just be those involved with campaigns attending. Will there be a change in format if it looks like there is 3+ for each position?
    I mean listening to one after the other will take hours and I don't think that one position should get preference for time over another one so maybe a two day hust could be in order.

    Also get stickers or badges or something that can be given out at the voting booth so that after I vote in the morning I wont be hassled for the rest of the day by those eager beavers with the lollipops.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,485 ✭✭✭Mr. K


    sceptre wrote: »
    Mind you, they used to be held in the concert hall many moons ago, these days the capacity isn't needed.

    Isn't apathy a terrible thing...or is it ignorance? I think posters that said "Public Debate" or something similar might get people's attention. Hustings is a bit of technical term for most students!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 bambismom


    Hi everyone! :)

    This is who I've heard is running....

    President:
    Louise Clohessy
    Ruan Dillon-McLoughlin
    Daniel Ried
    Paddy Rocket
    Nick Ryan

    Welfare:
    Dererk Daly

    Tony Sheridan
    Deirdre Wilson

    Communications:
    Thomas McCarty

    Finn McDuffie
    Eoghan O'Brien


    CSO:
    Vivion Grisewood

    Martin Lally
    Lorcan O'Neil

    Education:
    David James Collison Ryan

    Aoife Finnerty
    David McMahon (I think it’s McMahon but could be wrong)


    That’s all I’ve heard so far…..

    Oh and also, apologies if I have misspelled anyone's names.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭bazkennedy


    entropic wrote: »
    Also get stickers or badges or something that can be given out at the voting booth so that after I vote in the morning I wont be hassled for the rest of the day by those eager beavers with the lollipops.

    I am also in favour of this- perhaps something along the lines of "I've voted, have you?" Might generate some debate/awareness about the elections


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    I must say I am looking forward to the communications race the most if those three are indeed the candidates, Finn is in the mold of the last few editors very old media journalism. I enjoy reading the sports section every fortnight and have done since Thomas has been involved. Eoghan I hope would bring in many of the ideas Dave had last year who I would have preferred to see win (not saying Aoife is has done a bad job just my personal preference).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    wow the recession is really bringing people out of the wood work should be a good race

    will be interesting to see ruan justify his existence i havnt been around so iv no idea what hes been up to

    looks like a proper race this year woop woop


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭lorcanthrope


    Well, since it's been mentioned, I may as well confirm it: I, Lorcan O'Neill, will be running for CSO this year.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 AlistairOvereem


    isnt nick ryan going for president aswel? a real heavyweight battle shaping up between those vying for top spot at the head of the table. we can only specualte as to who wil reside in the kings quarters next year. i wonder when the first battle shots will be fired? i'm keeping my fingers crossed that paddy rockstar wins the crown!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭VivGrise


    Hi everyone,

    My name is Vivion Grisewood, and I'm running for Campaigns and Services!:D

    :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    Best of Luck to both of ye lads, anymore people gona declare candidacy boards?

    Any chance of a forum or online Q&A session for these elections since it seems that the hustings are going be packed this year, last year was bad enough being stuck out in the freeing cold listening to the candidates for nearly two hours.

    This year I fear that there just isn't going to be a big crowd by the end if we have 15+ candidates.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 986 ✭✭✭DJCR


    bambismom wrote: »
    Education:
    David James Collison Ryan

    Wow... my name has just stuck after last years campaign.

    Dave Ryan is fine!! Tying to save the environment (one name at a time :D) by saving paper on the length of my name (+ink) + Carbon emmissions will be halved by those saying my name :D:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    entropic wrote: »
    Best of Luck to both of ye lads, anymore people gona declare candidacy boards?

    Any chance of a forum or online Q&A session for these elections since it seems that the hustings are going be packed this year, last year was bad enough being stuck out in the freeing cold listening to the candidates for nearly two hours.

    This year I fear that there just isn't going to be a big crowd by the end if we have 15+ candidates.

    hence why there should be proper debates


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    PeakOutput wrote: »
    hence why there should be proper debates

    What type?

    I don't think that the current format is too bad, or would you prefer a full candidate versus candidate? Maybe an american style questions submitted beforehand but that doesn't give the opportunity to raise anything that comes up during the hust.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    entropic wrote: »
    What type?

    I don't think that the current format is too bad, or would you prefer a full candidate versus candidate? Maybe an american style questions submitted beforehand but that doesn't give the opportunity to raise anything that comes up during the hust.

    i think something along the lines of (for example if there is 4 candidates for president) all four up on a stage for 60mins with certain set questions but also so they are able to address questions to eachother kinda like the initial presidential debates in america when there is still more than 2 candidates in the running

    also not in the stables

    then the other positions get 30/40mins i have proposals that i am going to make to the su regarding these debates it is probably too late for this year though but i hope to have something for them in two weeks and if not for this year for the next


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 Rockett_4_Prez


    PeakOutput wrote: »
    i think something along the lines of (for example if there is 4 candidates for president) all four up on a stage for 60mins with certain set questions but also so they are able to address questions to eachother kinda like the initial presidential debates in america when there is still more than 2 candidates in the running

    also not in the stables

    then the other positions get 30/40mins i have proposals that i am going to make to the su regarding these debates it is probably too late for this year though but i hope to have something for them in two weeks and if not for this year for the next


    I'd like this,the hustings last year took far too long and with the presidential one held at the end this format would suit considering half the college is running for it! - where would you suggest apart from the stables might i ask, where do you think would be suitable?:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭bazkennedy


    UCC split their hustings over 2 days but they have 10 positions up for grabs as they are electing part time officers as well


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    bambismom wrote: »
    Hi everyone! :)

    This is who I've heard is running....

    Welfare:
    Dererk Daly
    Tony Sheridan
    Deirdre Wilson
    While I have no doubt that either of the other candidates would give a lot of committment, I don't think Tony would sacrifice PhD funding for a year in the Union, and although it would be interesting to see, I don't think anyone has ever run a campaign from TP before.

    I've heard a number of names for various positions, but considering the roll-call for Welfare last year and then no declarations I'll reserve judgment until nominations close.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    I'd like this,the hustings last year took far too long and with the presidential one held at the end this format would suit considering half the college is running for it! - where would you suggest apart from the stables might i ask, where do you think would be suitable?:D

    cant remember then name of the big hall in the main building but there or csg01 is a great hall and smaller so you dont need a huge amount of people to show up

    the big lecture hall in kemmy is another choice if larger numbers are expected but i reckon csg01 would be the right size

    any more ideas i have im keeping for myself until i speak with th student unions im afraid i dont want any candidates being able to say ' i was the one who championed this' and then the others complaining cause that gives the other an advantage ithink if its going to be changed it has to be changed completely independantly of the candidates this year


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 Rockett_4_Prez


    PeakOutput wrote: »
    cant remember then name of the big hall in the main building but there or csg01 is a great hall and smaller so you dont need a huge amount of people to show up

    the big lecture hall in kemmy is another choice if larger numbers are expected but i reckon csg01 would be the right size

    any more ideas i have im keeping for myself until i speak with th student unions im afraid i dont want any candidates being able to say ' i was the one who championed this' and then the others complaining cause that gives the other an advantage ithink if its going to be changed it has to be changed completely independantly of the candidates this year

    But of course - i would'nt jump on that just to see what the idea was considering last years one was so late due to 'set up' apparently - the jean monet - or the one that they hold class reps in - i can see the draw of them but does the public setting of the stables or the courtyard even give passers by the opportunity to see and hear the candidates rather than a room being dominated by the person with the biggest campaign team?

    what do ya think?:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 Fennessy2


    Communications:

    [*]Thomas McCarty
    [*]Daniel Reid
    [*]Finn McDuffie
    [*]Eoghan O'Brien


    Education:

    [*]David McMahon
    [*]Tomas Leamy
    [*]David James Collison Ryan
    [*]Louis Donovan


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭ergonomics


    Hi guys,

    I'm just out of a meeting of the Electoral and Referenda Board and I just wanted to clarify some things:
    bazkennedy wrote: »
    Hustings are on Wednesday week 7

    Hustings will be Wednesday evening at 6pm in the Jean Monnet.
    entropic wrote: »
    Also get stickers or badges or something that can be given out at the voting booth so that after I vote in the morning I wont be hassled for the rest of the day by those eager beavers with the lollipops.

    Anyone who votes will get a stamp on their hand that says "I've voted" or something like that. Stickers can fall off or get lost and the ERB has also decided that stickers will not be permitted in this year's campaign so it would be slightly hypocritical to have stickers then!
    entropic wrote: »
    Any chance of a forum or online Q&A session for these elections since it seems that the hustings are going be packed this year, last year was bad enough being stuck out in the freeing cold listening to the candidates for nearly two hours.

    I asked about having something on ulsu.ie but as the Union has to remain impartial so it isn't feasible for us to do this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭lorcanthrope


    ergonomics wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I'm just out of a meeting of the Electoral and Referenda Board and I just wanted to clarify some things:



    Hustings will be Wednesday evening at 6pm in the Jean Monnet.



    Anyone who votes will get a stamp on their hand that says "I've voted" or something like that. Stickers can fall off or get lost and the ERB has also decided that stickers will not be permitted in this year's campaign so it would be slightly hypocritical to have stickers then!



    I asked about having something on ulsu.ie but as the Union has to remain impartial so it isn't feasible for us to do this.

    What exactly is permitted in campaigning this year? I remember there being hassle in previous years with Buildings and Estates complaining about the use of chalk for one thing. Or will this be announced once nominations are open/closed?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,810 ✭✭✭ergonomics


    Full details will be available with the nomination forms.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭GraGra90


    bazkennedy wrote: »
    looks like our education officer is running again

    Hey guys,

    As was rumoured earlier, I can confirm that Aoife Finnerty will be re-running for Education this year! She only uses her Ms. Education account for answering student questions so said I'd confirm the rumours!

    Gráinne


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Mossin


    bambismom wrote: »
    Welfare:
    Dererk Daly[/SIZE][/FONT]
    Tony Sheridan
    Deirdre Wilson

    Tony is not running, confirmed from him a little while ago.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭entropic


    ergonomics wrote: »
    Hi guys,


    I asked about having something on ulsu.ie but as the Union has to remain impartial so it isn't feasible for us to do this.

    How exactly does this impact on the partiality of the Union assuming that they let everyone participate and have it mediated by someone impartial such as yourself. This would surely be a case of the union facilitating a bigger debate from the candidates.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭lorcanthrope


    entropic wrote: »
    How exactly does this impact on the partiality of the Union assuming that they let everyone participate and have it mediated by someone impartial such as yourself. This would surely be a case of the union facilitating a bigger debate from the candidates.

    I'm sure there would be issue raised if ergonomics was mediating it so it would have to be someone from outside the Union.

    Please note: not my opinion, just the way I can see it being interpreted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,500 ✭✭✭✭cson


    I'd imagine impartiality is an even more to the fore considering some of the incumbents are running again for office.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭lorcanthrope


    bambismom wrote: »
    Education:
    David James Collison Ryan

    Aoife Finnerty
    David McMahon (I think it’s McMahon but could be wrong)




    I can confirm that David McMahon is not running for Education...

    Click here.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 MrTS


    ninty9er wrote: »
    While I have no doubt that either of the other candidates would give a lot of committment, I don't think Tony would sacrifice PhD funding for a year in the Union.

    Unfortunately I (tony) am pursuing my PhD without any funding :( I teach labs and tutorials to earn my keep... so a union position wud not be sacrificing anything :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 MrTS


    Mossin wrote: »
    Tony is not running, confirmed from him a little while ago.

    i didnt deny or confirm anything actually, never say never :eek::p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 DitzyPurple


    I for one can not wait for the elections! It is going to be an electric week, and some of the positions are going to be very tough to call, I have my favourites but then, who doesn't!? It definately seems to be heating up this year more than other years..... :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 quess who?


    yeah I agree with Ditzy Purple exciting few weeks ahead...looking forward to the end of next week when the forms are all in and we actually know the candidates, president is the big one this year, would love to see Ruán get another go at it myself!icon7.gif


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