General Election 2025 - Not voting for FF/FG/SF

All parties fulfill the first two criteria. None fulfill the 3rd.

Which of the 3 points do you take issue with?

In Ireland? They dont have one.

I guess FG are the closest, but still a fairways left of the Tories.

Agreed.

The standard of living for a couple on the dole with kids results in more income than if the 2 parents were earning median salaries.

If renting in Dublin.

That is a pretty crazy situation.

I’m not sure if a huge problem nor what can/should be done about it but in my opinion our social welfare system absolutely disencourages work.

A family member was let go from their job a few months ago and is on jobseekers, while they have done a number of interview there is no sign of work in their chosen profession.

They looked into getting a minimum wage job over Christmas until they get their next role and it really didn’t make any sense, sure 40 hours a week at minimum wage beats jobseekers but when adding in things like travelling expenses and the opportunity cost of losing 40 hours of free time during the week it really wasn’t attractive compared to jobseekers.

They don't lose the medical card or the fuel allowance.

I mean all the parties are utter sh**e.

Same goes for the UK & the states. I can't speak to our non English speaking neighbors.

So to answer your question. You have no party to vote for. It's quite well designed.

Start your own?