General Election

newman10

Considering that we have an election on the way who do you think will be our 3 brave TDs.

Will O'Donoghue get the Lowrey factor and top the Poll. How about MHR even though Jackie always voted FF. Tom Sheehan Let me get back to you about that.

Anyone

kerry4sam

newman10 wrote: »

Considering that we have an election on the way who do you think will be our 3 brave TDs.

Will O'Donoghue get the Lowrey factor and top the Poll. How about MHR even though Jackie always voted FF. Tom Sheehan Let me get back to you about that.

Anyone

This one will be different to all the previous that I have voted in. In the past, people voted for having a TD in their locality; for who could secure funding for varying projects and for someone who wouldn’t just roll over.
Now, there won’t be any funding available for any new projects so they can’t canvass on that. As for having a TD in the locality – no-one knows what will be done in the interim or who will make a deal with who and therefore who knows what party or parties will form the Government never mind having a TD of any influence in the Dáil.

Labour might be having a selection convention before we know who will run there. Fianna Fáil is a mystery for me here in South Kerry. I’m just baffled by the party as a whole right now and don’t know what way to look when I meet potential candidates. Independents could spring up in the interim, we already have Michael Healy Rae canvassing in Killarney, not like his father at all (but is that a good thing? I’m not sure!). Fine Gael, I personally never had much time for in the past and I’ve not met many here in South Kerry worthy of a vote, never mind a 1st preference vote.

To answer your question: who do you think will be our 3 brave TDs – I honestly just don’t know. I’ll speak more when I know who is formally running but right now, the net is too wide and I’m still trying to understand some of the practices of the current government as a whole and the condition of Ireland at present to think locally.

ejmaztec

Will any FFers even bother canvassing?

dh0661

ejmaztec wrote: »

Will any FFers even bother canvassing?

Never to be seen or heard of Tommy Mac should not bother IMO - total waste of my tax money, not that I ever voted for him anyway.

ejmaztec

dh0661 wrote: »

Never to be seen or heard of Tommy Mac should not bother IMO - total waste of my tax money, not that I ever voted for him anyway.

He actually knocked on doors north of Tralee before he first got elected, and hasn't been seen here since. Another example of someone getting on the bandwagon thanks to his ancestor being in the right place at the right time 90 years ago.

People will be expecting a hell of a lot more productivity from politicians now, no matter what party they belong to.

xxyyzz

ejmaztec wrote: »

He actually knocked on doors north of Tralee before he first got elected, and hasn't been seen here since. Another example of someone getting on the bandwagon thanks to his ancestor being in the right place at the right time 90 years ago.

People will be expecting a hell of a lot more productivity from politicians now, no matter what party they belong to.

He'll be elected. Sorry to say.

manna

Poor Tommy Mac doesn't have much chance. I mean, I doubt he did anything to cause the situation we're in (that might require actually actively doing something. Labour will probably take his seat with whoever they run... I'm not sure how I feel about that...

tribesman78

I hope jackie healy Rae dosn't get voted back in if he runs. remember he is one of the indipendents that is letting the government push through the budget with is disigned yet again to hit the low to middle income earners.

aidan_walsh

tribesman78 wrote: »

I hope jackie healy Rae dosn't get voted back in if he runs. remember he is one of the indipendents that is letting the government push through the budget with is disigned yet again to hit the low to middle income earners.

He's not running, but Michael is.

dh0661

manna wrote: »

Labour will probably take his seat with whoever they run...

Arthur J. Spring AFAIK

ejmaztec

xxyyzz wrote: »

He'll be elected. Sorry to say.

They should have a Methodone-type programme for FF addicts, to cure them of their tendencies.:eek:

Common as...

The options in south kerry for the next election are very very limited. Seeing as Jackie wont be runnning and John O' D abused the expenses system to the extent that he did, I expect J Sheahan to be the most likely to retain his seat.
Micheal healy rae will be running instead of Jackie this time and Im hoping the guy doesn't get in, he and his brother Dan should stick to their duties on the council as this is what they're suited to.
People must remember that whatever favours the Rae's can do for you, they can do without getting elected to the Dail. They've never really been able to see the bigger picture as they are just simply not clever enough, so if south kerry send up Micheal HR as one of its TD's it really doesn't do any good for the country.
As for the personality of Jackie, Micheal and Danny healy Rae, I've never seen or heard someone who acts like that in Kerry, and I find it annoying that we are portrayed in such a way. A few days ago Jackie commented "I've just landed up from the bogs of south kerry" Ask yourself do you know anybody outside of Jackie and co. who talks like that.
As for Mr John Expenses O' Donoghue. Well, I kinda Know the guy, and I wasn't surprised one bit when news broke about his expense claims as this is the kinda guy he is.
The thing that pissed me off most over the last few years was the lavish expense claims by politicians, and John O'D was the worst.

So my main purpose for voting will be to keep Rae and O Donoghue out, so I'll be voting nearly all the way down the card.

So with possible exception of John Sheahan the other candidates that I've heard that are in the running are hopeless they shouldn't even be councillors.
The standard of candidate in south Kerry has been low in recent years anyways, but for the next election unless a few new faces are parachuted in, it will make for some depressing voting. :mad:

Qwert1

If john o' donaghue gets elected again after the scandal with the expenses all you can say is that we deserve every bit of suffering that has come our way.

dh0661

Did I hear that Teresa Ferris is considering running in South Kerry ?.

Seeing the latest poll result, it will make an interesting campaign if she does.

lottpaul

manna wrote: »

Poor Tommy Mac doesn't have much chance. I mean, I doubt he did anything to cause the situation we're in (that might require actually actively doing something. Labour will probably take his seat with whoever they run... I'm not sure how I feel about that...

Don't forget the voters of west Limerick who've been added onto Kerry North for this election. Report on Kerry Today recently said Tom Mc had been haunting every lane and bohreen from Abbeyfeale to Glin. Now that these folks don't have a Collins to vote for, will they be swayed?

lottpaul

dh0661 wrote: »

Did I hear that Teresa Ferris is considering running in South Kerry ?.

Seeing the latest poll result, it will make an interesting campaign if she does.

Would be very interesting. Just listening to disaffected FFers locally who are considering their options they would be far more inclined to vote for Toireasa than they would be for her father. And I've heard a few interviews with her on Raidio na G lately - which will do the profile no harm at all in some quarters.

ejmaztec

lottpaul wrote: »

Don't forget the voters of west Limerick who've been added onto Kerry North for this election. Report on Kerry Today recently said Tom Mc had been haunting every lane and bohreen from Abbeyfeale to Glin. Now that these folks don't have a Collins to vote for, will they be swayed?

If haunting's all he's doing, he won't stand a ghost of a chance.

Would Desperate Dan Kiely stand more of a chance in that neck of the woods?

ejmaztec

The Dail Constituencies Boundary Commission have redrawn both the Limerick West and Limerick East constituencies and have further renamed them Limerick City and Limerick. The new Limerick constituency will now comprise of all parts of East, South and West County Limerick excluding the areas of Glin, Athea, Ardagh, Abbeyfeale, Mountcollins, Monagea and Templeglantine which now form part of the new North Kerry/West Limerick constituency. This new "Limerick" constituency is a three seater and the new "Limerick City" constituency is a four seater. Arising from this revision Niall Collins will contest the new Limerick constituency at the next general election. All sitting TD's in this constituency are loosing significant votes gained in the 2007 general election from the area moving into North Kerry/ West Limerick constituency. Niall Collins TD is loosing 2,278 first preference votes, John Cregan TD is loosing 1,781 and Dan Neville TD (FG) is loosing 1,111 votes.

http://www.fiannafail.ie/people/niall-collins/

It seems that FF don't want to be associated with "losing", so have avoided using the word altogether.

ejmaztec

Not a very strong candidate (performance wise) to attempt to hold the North Kerry FF fort.

Has he actually done anything of note?


http://www.kerryman.ie/

McEllistrim to fight on his own in Kerry North
By SIMON BROUDER

Wednesday January 12 2011

FOR the first time in the history of the constituency, Fianna Fáil has opted to run just one general election candidate in North Kerry.

dmeehan

Does anyone have a list of confirmed candidates for each of the two Kerry constituencies.

So far I know of is Kerry South:

John O'Donoghue (FF)
Tom Sheahan (FG)
Michael Healy Rae (Ind)

and no idea about Kerry North/Limerick West? (is that the "official" name of the constituency?)

ejmaztec

dmeehan wrote: »

Does anyone have a list of confirmed candidates for each of the two Kerry constituencies.

So far I know of is Kerry South:

John O'Donoghue (FF)
Tom Sheahan (FG)
Michael Healy Rae (Ind)

and no idea about Kerry North/Limerick West? (is that the "official" name of the constituency?)

It seems to be North Kerry/West Limerick, according to the FF website.

Boom__Boom

I think the current state of play is as follows.

Kerry South
John O'Donoghue (FF)
Tom Sheahan (FG)
Michael Healy Rae (IND/FF)
Tom Flemming (IND/FF)
Brendan Griffin (FG)
Marie Moloney (L)
Mick Glesson (SKIA)

Kerry North/Limerick West
Martin Ferris (SF)
Tom McEllistrim (FF)
Jimmy Deenihan (FG)
Arthur Spring (L)
John Sheahan (FG)


Three different strands of FF in south Kerry :rolleyes: - I wonder if there is any chance they could end up nobbling one another.

Came accross this gem earlier. Don't give the Healy Raes your mobile number or you might be subjected to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVRYzqvRtww

ejmaztec

McEllistrim giving the speech of a lifetime.:o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAaHuNo3vyo

CB19Kevo

dh0661 wrote: »

Did I hear that Teresa Ferris is considering running in South Kerry ?.

Seeing the latest poll result, it will make an interesting campaign if she does.

Teresa is a very good speaker and seems well up on current affairs unlike some of the others, I would like to see more united left or sf candidates being put forward.
If only Labour and FG would come up with a few half decent proposals i might be more willing to back them.
So far though i think there needs to be a near complete overhaul.

Kerrydude1981

ejmaztec wrote: »

McEllistrim giving the speech of a lifetime.:o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAaHuNo3vyo

So thats what he looks like :)
Will he even bother putting up posters??

ejmaztec

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

So thats what he looks like :)
Will he even bother putting up posters??

If you've got it, flaunt it.:p

Based on his video performance, and how he handled that crowd, you'd have to be a desperate FFer to even consider voting for him.

I remember reading once that he showed Dirk Benedict (the guy who played "Face" in the 1980s A Team series) around Leinster House, which I found ironic, but apart from that important business, I've no idea what he's done for us mere mortals in his constuency.

dapto1

ejmaztec wrote: »

I remember reading once that he showed Dirk Benedict (the guy who played "Face" in the 1980s A Team series) around Leinster House, which I found ironic, but apart from that important business, I've no idea what he's done for us mere mortals in his constuency.

ejmaztec

dapto1 wrote: »

Separated at birth.

CheGuedara

dapto1 wrote: »

...If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team...

Ironically even today you'd have a better chance of finding and getting actual help from the original A Team than that clown...

ejmaztec

CheGuedara wrote: »

Ironically even today you'd have a better chance of finding and getting actual help from the original A Team than that clown...

FF = The Z Team.

djmc

Im from north kerry but heard that tom flemming from scartaglen has left FF and is running independent.
I never met the man but he seems to be well liked in the area.

ejmaztec

djmc wrote: »

Im from north kerry but heard that tom flemming from scartaglen has left FF and is running independent.
I never met the man but he seems to be well liked in the area.

Politicians are always well liked in their local area, mostly by their supporters.

I wonder how many of the new "Independents" will jump back onto the FF ship once they realise that they won't get anywhere on their own?

dh0661

According to radio Kerry news, Teresa Ferris has announced that she will not be running in South Kerry.

cyning

That really doesn't surprise me... I don't think she'd have the support in South Kerry. Why would people in South Kerry want a TD who lives in Norh Kerry? EU elections are different I think.

I don't see any changes really in Kerry as a whole except with Michael replacing Jackie Healy Rae. Tom McEllistrim is useless useless useless... and I am a confirmed Fianna Fail supporter. But he will still get elected. Unfortunately. I wish they had run Norma Foley with him.

ejmaztec

cyning wrote: »

That really doesn't surprise me... I don't think she'd have the support in South Kerry. Why would people in South Kerry want a TD who lives in Norh Kerry? EU elections are different I think.

I don't see any changes really in Kerry as a whole except with Michael replacing Jackie Healy Rae. Tom McEllistrim is useless useless useless... and I am a confirmed Fianna Fail supporter. But he will still get elected. Unfortunately. I wish they had run Norma Foley with him.

Kerrys Eye did a comparison between various TDs a couple of weeks ago, on the number of questions each put forward in the Daíl in 2010. Jimmy Deenihan was at the top with well over 400, and Tommie Mac (as he's affectionately known by his supporter(s)), had the grand total of zero. Even JHR managed two or three questions. I knew that McEllistrim was bad, but I didn't realise he was that bad.

I saw some comment on the internet, where someone asked the reason for Tom McEllistrim being a TD, because they could see no reason for his having been elected. Some smartarse replied that he must have been elected because "His grandfather killed some tans."

cyning

He's elected on his name.

Wish Anne McEllistrim would run instead but it will prolly never happen!!

dmeehan

I am running a poll on Kerry News Blog to guage peoples opinions on the General election: http://kerrynews.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/which-party-will-get-your-first-preference-vote/

I will post an updated poll with all of the correct candidates for both of the Kerry constituencies once the deadline for nomination has passed.

.same.

What do people think of Brendans Griffins chances in S kerry he's 9/2 with paddy power, I've only heard him lately, he comes across intelligent and aware of the bigger issues and says he will give back 50% of his salary if elected.I reckon someone like this should get a chance to prove himself.

Who is gonna vote for M Healy Rea everyone you talk to both young and old can't stand the man, I don't see how paddy power gave him the favourite tag with all the tricks the healy rea's get up to I wouldn't put it past him put down large bets on himself in order to get the favourite tag, to get his campaign off to a good start.

Kerrydude1981

Really hoped we would see a couple of new faces running in North Kerry/West Limerick,especially with the constituency being expanded now,need a few strong independents to shake things up

dmeehan

I have now added the candidates for each of the Kerry constituencies. Let me know if I got any wrong or left any out as I got the lists from a reliable source (paddypower.com).

Kerry North Limerick West: http://kerrynews.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/kerry-north-limerick-west/
Kerry South: http://kerrynews.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/kerry-south/

I noticed in the results from the general Which Party? poll that so far neither the Greens nor Fianna Fail have gotten any votes ;-) Thanks for taking the time to "vote" and dont forget to check back often to view the latest results.

ejmaztec

Should be interesting, given that her organisation filmed its encounter with FF's only hope in North Kerry.


http://www.radiokerry.ie/news/

New independent candidate declares in Kerry North West Limerick

Kerry North West Limerick has another candidate for General election 2011.
Mary Fitzgibbon is running as an independent candidate with the support of the Kerry Public Service Workers Alliance
A married mother of 4 originally from Caherslee Ms Fitzgibbon is a registered nurse, and works as a Lecturer in Nursing & Health Care Studies at the Institute of Technology, Tralee.
She is a member of the Kerry Public Service Workers Alliance who made the news last year when picketing clinics of Kerry TD's.
Her declaration brings to 6 the number of candiates now running in Kerry North West Limerick.

Kerrydude1981

dmeehan wrote: »

I have now added the candidates for each of the Kerry constituencies. Let me know if I got any wrong or left any out as I got the lists from a reliable source (paddypower.com).

Kerry North Limerick West: http://kerrynews.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/kerry-north-limerick-west/
Kerry South: http://kerrynews.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/kerry-south/

I noticed in the results from the general Which Party? poll that so far neither the Greens nor Fianna Fail have gotten any votes ;-) Thanks for taking the time to "vote" and dont forget to check back often to view the latest results.

Just wondering how many people have voted so far in your poll??

carchaeologist

A.J. Spring, anyone have an opinion on him? Hes pretty new to the scene.

ejmaztec

carchaeologist wrote: »

A.J. Spring, anyone have an opinion on him? Hes pretty new to the scene.

I don't know anything apart from his uncle being a Dick.:pac:

It looks like he's on facebook...


http://www.facebook.com/arthurjspring

dh0661

ejmaztec wrote: »

I don't know anything apart from his uncle being a Dick.:pac:

used to be a low level employee of ANGLO IRISH BANK --- AFAIK

Sardonicat

dmeehan wrote: »

I have now added the candidates for each of the Kerry constituencies. Let me know if I got any wrong or left any out as I got the lists from a reliable source (paddypower.com).

QUOTE]

AFIK, Dr. Bridget O'Brien is also running as an independent.

dmeehan

Sardonicat wrote: »

AFIK, Dr. Bridget O'Brien is also running as an independent.

Kerry- North or South?

kfk

dmeehan wrote: »

Kerry- North or South?

She is running in North Kerry AFAIK

Sardonicat

dmeehan wrote: »

Kerry- North or South?

Sorry, dmeehan, I should have included that info in my post. It's Kerry North.

ejmaztec

dh0661 wrote: »

used to be a low level employee of ANGLO IRISH BANK --- AFAIK

We're all working for Anglo Irish now, except we're paying them:(

carchaeologist

http://kpswa.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/arthur-spring-and-uncle-dick-%E2%80%93-bankers-at-war/