Which party will you give your #1 preference to in the upcoming European election

Turnout seems comparable at same stage in 2019. Probably not surprising the campaigns were fairly low key, no huge issues or controversy, migration seemed to fade as campaign progressed.

Interesting the fact that there is not 1 good politician in the entire country to vote for.

Apparently no exit poll tomorrow which is a pity, always good for some early indications.

So you didn't bother ?

I'd be surprised if Mullooly doesn't get it, Rory H will do OK but no chance of a seat never did.

Whilst I’m sure it would delight anti NATO crowd in here that Daly supposedly stands up to the west to flout the majority of our country’s population who want global peace and security and adherence to national borders her blatant actions against the west are potentially treasonous and dangerous.

The rugby dads boring as their middle class law abiding existence might be to people who reject the establishment life, abide by international law. That means they are aware of their greater existence outside of our country’s own parochial existence and borders. To reject this and be edgy streetwise or contrarian is naive and not aware of the impending threat of mentally sick actors on the international stage. In short it is juvenile and anti establishment juvenile.

Daly’s stance against sanctions can be seen as aligning with a foreign power that is perceived as hostile or aggressive. This could be interpreted as prioritizing foreign interests over national security, which can border on legal violations of loyalty to our country and our European allies. By flouting Europes interests she is endangering a whole continent and the structures keeping that peace which is imbecilic.

Historical instances, such as the breakdown of international order in the 1930s, show how the absence of strong alliances and international institutions can lead to global conflict. The success of post-WWII international institutions in maintaining peace underscores the importance of these structures.

Daly’s contrarian and anti-establishment stance may resonate with segments of the population that are disillusioned with traditional politics and do not directly experience the implications of global security policies such as the Irish people who support her who are ignorant.

This demographic often includes those who seek dramatic change but are not on the front lines of conflict. While this stance can gain short-term popularity, it may hinder her long-term career prospects. Politicians who adopt extreme positions can struggle to build broad coalitions and may be marginalized when pragmatic and nuanced approaches are needed. It is treasonous, a betrayal of Ireland and Europe and traitorous of her to advance her career by such actions.

Good news for McNamara might be his local area.

Niall Boylan apparently poling well in working class areas as anticipated, the issue remains for him is if he can get transfers in sufficient numbers to get elected.

Seems Andrews , Doherty safe, L Boylan more than likely then 5 for 1...

What's the source for those FPV numbers? Wikipedia (I know) has a slightly different set (1-2% off) except it has II at 2.8% and Auntu at 2.1% so 5% combined vs the 15% on here.

Based on those numbers I have the right (II + Auntu) + far right on here as 26% and actual as 7%.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Irish_local_elections

They're European election figures as this is a European election thread

The greens and social democrats are just as over represented as the far right...

If you lump FG and FF together as center-right, they're underrepresented to the same extent