most imp issue facing irl-last 5 yrs
Too many refugees coming into the country
Health issues and hospital waiting lists
Too many illegal refugees allowed into this country
The abortion referendum - most people did not understand the concept of it
Poor government spending on health - hospitals
Non nationals moving to Ireland, Traffic on Roads, Closure of Jobs.
Closure of general hospitals all over Ireland
More planning required for rural resettlement
Too many foreigners coming into country.
Treating of returned Irish people from abroad such as planning and driving license.
Attiutude change in people, aggressive economy, less time for leisure.
Health - Public Health and tier system in health (public v. private)
Health - most vital issues (both public health and private)
conflict in n. ireland and good friday agreement
how to keep the economy going in the future
Health issues, need more nurses and doctors in hospitals
Lack of employment, bad for young school leavers
Economic Boom: How well country is doing and for how long? When will it burst or keep going?
Distribution of the so called benefits of the Celtic Tiger
INCREASE IN COST OF LIVING; INFLATION; CRIME
WEATHER - AFFECT ON CROPS; COST OF LIVING
The decline in young people entering the agricultural sector.
Greed, selfishness. Overindulgence in alcohol.
The ability of young people in particular to acquire their own home and high rents which make it impossible to save
Increase in crime and lack of safety on the streets
Discrimination against people with special needs
Catching up with rest of world with infrastructure (modern world)
DRAMATIC CHANGE IN EXPENDITURE + COST OF LIVING
Jobs, the availability of jobs, job losses
pensioners getting too little of a pension
irish society coping with changes ( social and economic) family values
weather for farmer - disasterous - aid for farmers
How to deal with the problems of prosperity especially those left behind by the new prosperity
economic growth. Trouble in the 6 counties
Social change - the way people live nowdays.
Economic Climate,companies losing business and making redundancies
Illegal immigration - not enough legislation.
Inability to influence foreign policy in Europe
Drugs/ Crime/ Housing/ Health care of the eldery
Government attitude to not allowing immigrants to work
House prices - 1st time buyers individualisation
Immigration and the lack of proper policies for immigrants and asylum seekers into the country
Our position within Europe and the economic position within Europe
too much emphisis on national thugs. big divide between rich and poor
I would like to see the government do something about the cost of childcare.
Wage rise are not matching prices and this is particularly affecting middle class earners
Implementation of the euro and other major E.U. policies
The standard of healthcare and lenght of waiting lists
Crime is in my opinion the most frightening and therefore the most important issue to most people.
setting up tribunals and public transport
There are a few, around here it is drugs.
The amount of people coming into here from abroad.
European community - Continued membership
Drug abuse/ Law and order on the streets
All the coloured people coming and not looking after our own first
Own role in Europe and where it is going
Management of country's finances and distribution of wealth after economic growth.
Refugees. The huge number arriving and government giving everything to them and discriminating against Irish people.
Economic situation and in particular housing and interest rates
Illegal refugees and lack of control over their arrival in Ireland
Sellafield - Pollution from and nuclear accident
Economy & how we are dealing with the strong financial situation we are in.
Lack of support and health for the underprivileged
health issues. Drugs, hospital waiting lists
Employment locally. Car insurance for young people
Lack of education at school level on drugs, drink.
The introduction of the Celtic Tiger does not seem to have improved job conditions very much.
Dishonesty in government and all high places including church
Heavy traffic/Counting time to work - long
Anti social behaviour, especially teenagers
Dishonesty in politics. Fianna Fail very shady. Progressive Democrats more honest
Family well being - Social, crime, environment
Lack of action by church and state on child sexual abuse.
The total chaos on our roads and the lack of a decent public transport system.
Health: Tax overtaxed for younger workers
Health services, people who cant pay are left to die.
The roads in general, especially country roads too narrow and in bad conditions
Neutrality, remaining neutral, learning where we stand in Europe
The country roads are very bad, nothing been done to them, spending all the money on motorways and main roads
The threat of Nuclear disaster (Cellafield)
Abortion referendum - "gave people opportunity to give opinion"
big change within the church - a breakdown of control of the church over its people and the state
Services for the youth/teenagers - recreational for northside of Limerick - "nothing at all in this area in northside"
Amount of immigrants coming into the country - seem to be a lot of jobs taken up by these people
Positive improvement in economic progress in the country
celtic tiger and economic growth in ireland
Introduction of new Euro currency in the EU
The fact that FF got back into power - following all the sleeze and corruption within FF
lack of policing- teenage drinking on the street
Health services problem - pretty poor in general
Brought up Ireland up to European standards
Violations of honesty and integrity in public life.
Regulation of illegal immigrants into Ireland
Financing and putting infrastructure to buid a strong economy for those interested in working to better themselves
Lack of hospital beds. Shortage of nurses.
Peace in the North and the way they are rying to tackle it
The abuse of alcohol. The suicide rate increasing all the time.
The question of refugees and asylum seekers coming to Ireland and being accepted by us.
The currency change and lack of spending power since January.
The changeover to the european currency.
How the country should handle the wealth which was generated
the Northern question and maintaining the peace process there
health from the age perspective-older people arent given their fare share
decline in moral values, eg. crime, homeless and abortion
young people thats working don't get a medical card, they pay tax etc and the government should think of the working class person. others on the dole
To be honest I think they have done very well. Not being ou of work
Unemployment and getting jobs for he unemployed.
Children's issues. Disadvantaged children. General cost of childcare for everybody.
coping with celtic tiger economy i.e. speed of growth in the economy and the resulting social changes
Centralisation of industry and employment opportunities
Immigrants - no proper facilities in place.
social equality, justice and community in times of unprecedented economic success
Black people taking our money and us pay tax for them.
Securing employment for young highly trained workforce
Improvements in N. Ireland in relation to Ireland in general
Coping with Celtic Tiger culture - heavy drinking.
Don't know - too stressed mother is ailing
Infrastructure not capable of coping with needs
the widening of the poverty gap since the government came into office in 1997
Bad use made of the money we had in the country.
Gap between those who have & those who have not.
The amount of asylum seekers coming into the country
Unemployment + Level of foreign nationals
Sellafield and relevant results of disaster
Racism due to the influx of asylum seekers.
Employment - finance of the country - Northern Ireland
They did take care of the boom when we had it and cut taxes too much so we are penny pinching for the rainy day.
MOTOR INSURANCE COSTS; PLANNING PERMISSION; HEALTH
Health matters - waiting list to get into hospital or see specialist.

main reason voted that candidate
History with the party and his background
GOOD WORKING FOR THE TOWN + HE LIVES IN CARLOW
She was a good worker, good person, and worked for the city.
I thought they should get into the Dail with the rest of them
Hoping to have a representative in Carlow.
Good for the people - all of the people.
BECAUSE OF WHAT THE FINE GAEL PARTY DID FOR ME
I want something within reason, he will look after it for me. He is reliable.
Keeps his promises and looks after local issues
Very accessible to everyone and easy to talk to.
The onlwy one that was the helpful to me
He was local,would like to get someone for the local area
Had been in touch with party member - re bathroom/shower in house
Good speaker - courage of his convictions
He is young - felt he would make a good TD
The candidate pledged to take issue with incinerator proposed for this area.
Because of his policies on environmental issues
He seemed to know what he was talking about
Because another family member was a strong supporter of his
He might do some good work for the area.
Because of her political party, like her as a person.
His stance on hospital issues - strong role adopted by candidate and his outspoken views on same.
To get things done for the locality - get bypass for area and airport issues.
Good candidate, good to you. Personal choice
Because of previous work done for this constituency in the past by the candidate
capable person in politics, was co councillor and excelled in local politics
very good in the past, personally know him
a good men at doing his job for the area
Personally known, very vocal in the Dail
Would be a good representative nationally
He does a lot of constituency work in this area. He is a trojan worker.
Believed in her, and her dedication to this area.
NOT ENOUGH DONE BY PREVIOUS PARTY VOTED FOR
He is always trying to improve the local area
I thought he might represent the area and do some good.
His Party is going places. His priorities are very good
I had a good conversation with her the day before the elections. Any other reps who called until they realised I was well over 18 years.
Because of his party also he works hard for the constituency
Interest in issues that concerns young voters
Obliged for a request, and a very good candidate
Because family always voted for this candidate
Because the party is good and gave us a good pension
Good T.D. Good communicator. Feet on the ground.
as a sitting TD he was at risk of losing his seat
Heard had done a lot of good work in area.
IMPRESSED BY HIS SPEECH ON RADIO ABOUT HEALTH
In order to stop Fianna Fail getting an overall majority.
Like the person. Believe they are honest
Because the person is very honest and organised.
Voted for party really - promises more realistic.
Young man, same party that has been in govt.
Highly educated and afraid his vote might have been in difficulty
Tried to give him a bit of a boost. I thought from the start that FG was out.
When you ask him to do something for u he rally does it
Because he is local and I can see what work he does for the community
Because she has done more for me & my family than any of the others.
Local man tends to do more for the locality
I thought she was going to do a lot of good
Local Fianna Fail Candidate, good worker
Because they are good you can go to her with problems
Because she was the only woman candidate
HE DID MORE IN THE AREA THAN ANY OTHER DEPENDABLE
THOUGHT HE WOULD FIGHT FOR MY PENSION IN IRELAND
Local person who might do something for the area
Local man - gives a lot of employment around here - owns hotels
she works hard for the people and does a lot for them
shes local and can be contacted if needed
Was told that they were a good candidate
everyone said he was good and would get in
he came across as a very straight person
To stop Fianna Fail getting an overall majority
for the things that they did in the area
Candidate not important - just the party.
He believes in all the issues he stands for.
He helped to get specialist buggy for disabled son
Forwarding thinking regarding the environment.
He looks to the bigger issues in a broader view
Because he has connections with GAA provides funding for local sports events
Well known, articulate public representative who would represent a lot of my views
was prepared to speak up for what she wanted
Sean Haughey is good for the older people
Just Filled ballot paper one,two and three
Partly in touch with the ordinary people
Independent candidate should get party in the dail
Liked his policies & is a hard worker in the area
See him all the time not just at election time
That he is consistent in the area and his policy are always the same
Changing the system,redistribution of wealth
Because he is always in the area and keeps in touch with local area issues
Because it was being thought he was being pushed aside by his party.
Young, enthusiastic, I liked his views and he said he would help 1st time buyers.
FF party candidate would be best for the country while in coalition
Because he was young and had studied the environment and would be good for the area as a whole
The only candidate that ever called to house
Voted for party in order to fianna fail out
Made a mistake, gave no.1 to wrng candidate
Very honest & prepared to listen to your problems & if possible help you.
Have a personal love for Roisin Shortall. Good looking
a local candidate who worked well in the area and would improve the area.
He does alot of work and is seen in the area
He was a graet proffessional support in the local school
More visible than the other FF candidate
Strong Progressive Democrat to be in Government again
agreed with his policies on the environment
Known to me and respondent to a small party
She lives in the area, readily available
To prevent a Fianna Fail overall majority
The candidates issue was one with which I sympathised i.e. rights for all (disabled)
he made an effort to contact the household
the other two candidates would automatically be elected
the only one who gives feedback, contact, info. etc.
she does a good job for PDs and keeps FF in line
he is a local man and aware of local issues
"Fact that he provided cycle lanes and it took him 5 yrs to achieve that."
In the hope that this candidate would be elected before a party colleague
Because I met him and he works for Perrystown Dublin
Voted for candidate because of previous good work
Because he was the only canidate to fullfil his promises
Candidate is involved in grassroot community work with a party that is able to shake th complcency of the major parties
The candidate keeps us informed of what is happening in our area
Party association, well known in the constituency
Candidate might succeed in taking away FF overall majority
The work he has done around here for ordinary people
Having read his election phamphlets I thought he offered a real chance.
I felt like giving the underdog my first choice.
Because I think he will get things done around here.
He lives around here and he knows the problems around the area
I have spoken to him and he works well for the area
He was very good for the party and very good for the locality
Because she has a good track record & shes a woman
To Rock F.F. /P.D. coalition complacency
Good Thinker with ability to get thinks done
Candidate was not affraid to speak his mind rather than say the right things
As a center balance to single party gove
He is very good for the area if you have problems
He was Fianna Fail and they do a good job
I consider him to be an excellent TD and thought that his seat was in danger
young candidate has done good in the surrounding areas
he lives across the road and seems to take a good interest in this area
Admire his political record in the Dail, stance on issues and activity in constituency
I thought this candidate might bring new views into government and work for more for the ordinary people.
Only person who does anything for the area
It would be good to bring a new person into government
Party first and they asked to give No.1 to Brian Lenihan in this area.
Knew J.Higgins would be elected - next choice
Looked up more about Sinn Fein than others - party rather than candidate.
Past history of being string on local issues
Works on the ground,visits us all the time
Brian Lenihan party performance in government
Dedicated and conscientious in working for constituency
i didnt think about the candidate, it was the party
His father's work for the people in the area and to give youth a say.
I know her and I have always voted Labour
I wanted to give a different party and candidate a chance
The contribution his family have made to this country
The party he represents and his family connections with that party
I wanted a change of government and I liked what his party was offering
His father's work in the area and the party he represents
To ensure Fianna Fail did not return to Government
to see her back in Dail. She lost seat in 1997
to stop fianna fail from getting into power
Good worker for the area and he is local
I thought he would be a better candidate for the area and he is local
I thought he would be a good worker for this area
Helped with planning permission for house
Knew the candidate and thought that he would be good for the area
Local man, his uncle was a T.D. He ran the last time unsuccessfully
To raise important issues in the Dail for the public in my area
This country needs different opposition to government
Very good down through the years for doing things for me + family
He has done and supported alot in the area
Best person to represent area/community.
Helped get necessities for my elderly mother
Election issues of candidates and worked for area
He was from Green Party and he was the only Green Party candidate in the constituency
WAS A GOVERNMENT MINISTER + ACTIVE IN THE COUNTRY
I felt the Garda were not fair with him.
he was the candidate living closest to me
he has more media recognition and therefore does more for constituency
only candidate running for FG in constituency
felt he would be an advantage to the area
Because he is going to take care of housing
He has done a lot of work for the county
Done a lot of favours for me and my family.
As a part of an opposition to the existing government.
He was local. He asked me for a vote because I always voted for his father.
Because of promises he made when he called last November canvassing - roads and rural transport
We khew him and he is ggod for the party
Because she seemed very concerned about important issues
Because I felt he would be good for local issues.
Changed choice of parties as protest because reps of FF/FG failed to remove travellers from outside home.
Has done good job as Minister for Finance
FF knew more in terms of financial restraint which would be needed in future
Felt no difference between main parties.
Agree with his political views,left wing
Because of party and they are doing well.
Health (not living here long and was told he was the best for that issue)
Went to him with problem which was solved within 10 days
Party policies which look at the greater picture, rather than each candidate trying to look after his/her own patch.
Labours policies and honesty about taxtation
he does a lot of good for the local area
found him helpful have dealt with him in the past
met her on 2 occasions during election campain
He is a local man in town and does a good job.
He helped me out a lot with different problems
Because he was a member of Fianna Fail party
Good at his job and to make sure he did not lose his seat.
She helped to get planning permission for new house
Candidate had good ideas and something different to offer
Lived locally and hopefully will work for the locality ie hospital
He is a good candidate for the area, his Dail record is good
Always voted for him and his late father, a good man
He is a honest man and a good worker for this area
He said he would do things for me and he did. He kept his word.
I know him well. I would go to him if I wanted something
Local person works for the area - good person
He is local if I wanted something done I would go to him
Member of the party and no reason to change
You admired the way he carried out his job as President of the IFA.
He was our representative in County Laois
healthy to have an independent candidate
Good man - got local things done for this area
Agreed with issues he was fighting to improve, knew his policies
an honest person, very approachable, quite good decent man
Brilliant at his clinics - if asked to do a job for anyone.
I know him well and he is a very capable politician and a younger person is needed
Hard worker - does a lot around this area - always on hand of needed
I know the man because he helped me to get my widows pension
He has done me some good turns and calls here regularly
Party - for a change of young fairly new candidate.
Always very helpful to people - got houses for people I know
I am completely anti FF. I tried to get FG in and get rid of the Govt - FF/PD.
he is along time in politics and is local. is good to community we live in. has clinic and calls to our homes if one has a problem
a very good minister for health, we got new regional hospital
quality of life in this country- health standards were his parties policies
Availability and accessibility. Local follows everything through if people ask for help
He is a strong worker in this constituency
Local Candidate who is doing a good job in general.
He is a PD member and the P.D's did a good job in the government
responded to constituent queries without delay
he appeared to be more promising than the other candidates
known locally-available to county council
to ensure there was no overall majority for one particular party
Believed in promises he made about the country (nationally)
Local politician and he called to door and had discussion
good attitude to questions asked and very gentlemanly.
Good worker. Did alot to highlight the area of suicide
Personal know him well,works in this area
Because the candidate is very good at representing local people
asked by a party supporter to vote in that way
MEMBER OF GOVERNMENT - RAISED THE PENSION
ASKED BY LOCAL CO COUNCILLOR TO VOTE FOR HIM
My candidate was aiming to put forward issues I agree with.
The best candidate that would represent my views
Local Candidate with a keem interest in local issues
Thought he had a nice outlook & would be an advantage to the area
Local person so might be good for the area
He comes from 6 miles from where I grew up and I know him
DOING A LOT FOR CONSTITUENCY + RAISING ISSUES
LOCAL ISSUES: ROSCOMMON HOSPITAL + ENVIRONMENT
She was a local hospital candidateand was supporting the local hospital
Denis is closer in age to our generation
I think he works very hard for his constituents.
He was a Green candidate - I thought he would be opposed to the Superdump.
Because of the hospital issues and I wished to have a voice on local issues
Because she was supporting the status of our local hospital
I like him as a peson. I know him and he was local. His politics were right for me.
In an effort to retain Roscommon hospital
Thought that the party had done a good job and wanted them to continue in office
Influence he could have in the Dail for this region
Knew FF would win so gave my vote to an independent
Practical party and get things done and in tune with working class
had the interest of louth hospital at heart
Beneficial to Louth/North Louth to have a minister in office from the area
local and would seem to be more open to helping me
Because I knew Fianna Fail were going to get in and I thought we might aswell have someone to represent us.
the family have always voted fine gael and we voted for a local candidate
A kind of friend of ours, he's from the area.
To improve the infrastructure in this area. Roads.
Lives locally, helicopter to take patients to hospital
working hard for this area. he has considered many health issues in his portfolio
Local candidate thought he would be good for the area locally.
Has proved himself working for local people
His strategy for Health. hems(?) for West and the Regions. His getting things done that matter for people.
Felt an Independent wouldnt be a bad idea
Because of the work done for the elderly and the immigrants
He helped and worked for the loacl community.
Helped out the family with public drive way.
to make sure the candidate held his seat
local man and puts great effort into local community
Local man, does a lot of work for the area
Young blood - felt he would work well for area
Local, well known, would have a bit of power
He was against the building of an incinerator nearby
ONLY CANDIDATE FROM LEITRIM L/KENNY TO GET IN
personal knowledge and helped by candidate
Know her believe in her policies,she is committed
Persson who has highest capacity to hold ministerial office. No candidate in Sligo.
because it was necessary to have a sligo td
Because when he was asked to do something he did it.
because he represents a party i approve of
knew him from fundraising at party functions
Being a woman, I think we should have more women in the Dail.
A young person standing for the first time-deserved a chance
Because she had a great interest in what she wanted for the future.
I knew of the work & effort the candidate had made for the local community prior to the election
Because she got the work going in this particular area.
I know the girl prior to the election & liked her
Because I ythought with a new leader that particular party had a good candidate
I needed something done & she was there for me
We need a representative from Nenagh in the Government.
Because I know the candidate & her family for a long time
She has been involved in issues in the area
Michael Smith does good work & is always willing to help & advise on problems
He did a lot for the people in the area & for myself
voted party felt they achieved more in government
He is Fine Gael and a good worker in this area
So that he would be elected and because I know he would do a good job
He would work well for waterford constuitency
He is a labour candidate,and if elected would do well
Strong Straight and good for the Country
Seemed to be good for country people rather than the town
He'd be more accessible to me in the view to local political arena
He was more for the people who are poor.
I have supported the Fine Gael party since the foundation of the state and he was the local candidate
The party which he represents are closest to my political philosophy.
I am in business - candidate would understand my concerns.
I believe he would be good for business in the area.
He is successful. I thought he would be best for getting young people a job.
He was a local successful businessman who I expected would do good for the area.
good worker for the disadvantaged in the area
Local councillor very friendly with candidate
Knew him & decided he was the best person
Because he was the candidate wo canvased our area.
Get more done in Dail and was intelligent.
He was for the area and I felt he would be good.
He was the best person standing for the party
Candidate popular in the area. First one I would go for assistance
Know him well and a good man for the area and for Fianna Fail.
Helped with Redundancy payment when factory closed
Heart in right place, works hard for locality
He helped in some way previously with a family problem
I know she is honest and she believes in issues she stood for
He wanted to give more for the general public of Wexford
I thought they would be the best at governing the country
What they have done in the constituency previously
Did good work when he was minister in previous job?
Because he promised to give Bray a swimming pool and pediatric ward in Loughlinstown.
Took trouble to call to house and explain what he was about
Intereted in local swimming pool for Greystones
His father was very active here before Billy came along
Candidate concerned with local motorway issue
Didn't want Fiann Fail or Fine Gael candidate to win
An in-law and great worker for the county
Felt policies more honest than Govt. parties.

other reasons voted that candidate
Running for his father's seat and father was a good man
DISAPPOINTED WITH FIANNA FAIL'S PAST PERFORMANCE
A member of party and a Carlow constituent
anything done in the area was done by him. street lights etc
Local representative on council, health board etc.
gets a lot of good work done in the area
Other environmental issues to be dealt with
Feel constituency needed an indep. voice - other parties were not doing a good job.
confident good speaker- like bertie ahearn
Interested in local issues (Ennis Hospital and ring road)
A worker & Co-operative in times of need
business man. Outspoken and understanding
Problem with building house,sorted out by him
Liked the way she raised topics of interest in Dail on local issues
The person also sounded as though she wanted to deal with issues, rather than talking about them.
I thought Joe Walsh would have got in anyway.
Very good to have an opposition, they were a good party. FF had so many good years.
Hes from a small party and people are fed up with the main parties in rural areas
He knows the area and has some concept of what it is like to live here
you can go to her and get something done
because of the financial scandals and nice treaty
Very good politician - given his life to politics
Good on local issues, did not belong to the big parties
He was Taoiseach, Best party leader, visits every house in constituency every year
Hard working man, did a lot for this constituency
Followed up that the problems had been solved by letter and e-mail.
Wanted to see the same goverment returned
He promised to bring down car insurance.
was badly treated by opposition because she is a woman.
Very helpful with any problems - both personal and in the estate
We have an absence of critical dissent in public life
He calls even if there is no election on.
Labour party is more inclined to look at whole picture of whats best for all
This party was in a position to implement certain policies that I approved of.
Was in the running for a voice at government level
I wanted to give her my first preference but suspected that it would go to my second preference - the Greens.
She was young and also felt that Bertie Aherne should not have asked her to run in a new constituency
He dose what he can for us in this area.
Hes young & Id like to encourage him, to keep my vote alive with transfers, one of few candidates who didnt hold negative opinion about refuse charges
He was the only person in his party in this constituency
For a change to the usual shallow promises from the main stream.
Because he cares for the local environment
I felt they would do well in the government
comfeeetable withsome po;icies of the party
Vot for F.G candidate as no 1 was seen on the as a wasted vote as they had no hope of being ingoveernment
He tells you abot things such as social welfare
I always vote for the number one candidatethat the party puts foward,I believe he is the best candidate.
he acted promptly on a problem involving local school
Oppose an increase in conservative parties representing this constituency. Distaste for FF and FG candidates
Keeps people informed of progress on issues that he works on.
called to house prior to election campaign
Deals with local problems affecting everyone
Impressed by his work, down to earth, working for ordinary people
Good representative for ordinary peoples rights
Is Strongly opposed to tax individualisation as a policy
living nearest to me from fianna fail party
Hard working, came from similar background to myself
The big role Sinn Fein played in the peace process
His election material was most acceptable to me
His party is doing a good job in Northern Ireland
Reliable & confident about his work in the constituency.
He would always acknowledge your request
He was a Fianna Fail candidate working for the area.
He was outspoken and he was worth a try in government
Female candidates better for working for us than male
Related to travellers rights. Resp has 12 caravans parked 7 weeks outside house. Has had trouble with them.
Long chat with FG candidate who called here - very impressed
Honest,record of putting common intrest first,intelligence,experience
I know him better than any other candidate.
Party was willing to change income tax personalisation plan.
Realisation that environment is an issue
He has attended local community meetings
very approachable. Also voted for him to prevent FF having a total landslide
i feel he makes a good local contribution
he is a part time farmer and would understand my situation
You can go and visit him at his clinics. One of his workers called to the house urgently.
Think they're good at running the country, v. good Children's Allowance, good to be unmarried mother's children. All should be paid weekly not monthly
heard on national tv, belonged to party which i favoured
Good work done by candidate as a local councellor
solved a lot of trouble in govt i.e. good friday agreement
He is a very strong party member and is very good
Senior member of that party asked me to give it to the Junior man.
labour had a very good representative in tullamore from a previous election and it benefitted the town
I thought he might have done something for the area.
Has helped family and other people known to me
Conscientious and able locally and nationally
Good worker and for his actions for locality
Know him as an individual - good worker for this area
he mediated in a local dispute where i was threatened at gunpoint while working in lee estate a local housing estate
Very reliable and approachable when you go to him
Stays in touch all year - "good worker puts info leaflet in letterbox every month
Good for the parish and constituency that he represents
Was only candidate for Green Party - a lot of my friends supported Green candidate.
approachable for social and leisure pursuits in this area
I know Mary Jackman FG well and thought she would do a good job.
he has helped my family members and local people
a very nice person he would do a good turn if he could
personnally known to me, is a limerick person
the type of man i would approach if i had a problem
Could/has the ability to do better things for Limerick and the county as a whole
Honesty and the possibility of being the leader in a new government
The proposals he hopes to fulfil should he be elected
FF were talking of Government with PD's and resp wanted to return FF/PD government.
Keeps fairly good contact throughout period between elections
Local person and liked him good secretary - v. helpful
good for the public and attentive to his job
Have voted for him before-satisfied with his work
The issues he concentrated on were relevant to my age group
Because I know her personally and she is a local woman
feet firmly on the ground, not afraid to speak out
He helped unmarried mothers and pensioners
good chance of re-election and good to have elected person in area
A lot of help from his father in this area
sends Christmas cards every year and is sociable
I would hope that the Prosperity & Peace Process with the last government helped achieve would continue/develop
nice personality, accessable, asset to the community and area
West of Ireland has been ommitted for many years as regards health, employment.This candidate should help to rectify things.
Get things done himself if not getting government help
Was an Independent rather than party one - is honest.
Very helpful. Considerate to less fortunate.
After discussion with husband both agreed this was the best candidate for this area.
Might help to get insurance for young drivers
Married to a friend. Well educated. Honest
Eager & enthusiastic - know her for 27 years.
way of expressing views of people in the west
Always made a point to visit house during campaign
this will be his last time in government as he is retiring
tradition of voting fine gael and agree with their policies
I also think women are very hard workers.
Because she is a face I know & respect & has a good reputation
I think she will be good for the party & the local area.
Her performance as a county councellor was good.
I would approach her again if the need arose
Because I believe in her integrity & sincerity
Shes trying to get rid of the dump in Silvermines
Only elected last year in by-election and should be a good T.D.
He came across as being in touch with ordinary people
Only candidate from Fianna Fail who came around
hoping that he would get promoted as he did subsequently
If he could help you in any way he would help you.
I believe he could create jobs from his wealth.
How he said he would deal with employment issue
He seemed the best of the three Fianna Fail candidates
He was recommended by good previous candidate
If he became Minister - might d osomething for Wexford town
Felt he had been degraded by his party leader.
Said they would do better job on health.

main reason did not vote
Most parties would not agree with policies,
Did not want Fianna Fail to get overall majority and has no faith in other parties
Lack of interest - sought help from County Councillor to no avail
No interest - no differences between parties - no real choice
Lived in a different constituency, away in college
DIDN'T VOTE BECAUSE WASN'T ALLOWED TO VOTE IN THE REFERENDUM
Didn't think that anyone was worth voting for.
Couldn't get on register near college in Cork taking exams
Goverment corruption,nothing personnel about candidates
could not find voting card and thought it was necessary
No interest in politics - makes no difference who gets into Dail
Lack of interest - no candidates came here
I had family commitments away from home all day
General lack of interest becasue no rep. for PD party.
I was ill that day and could not go to vote
On holidays, would have used postal vote if it was available
Was out of the country at the time of election
Because it was wet and had no way to get to the station.
Would normally vote but on the day in question attened funeral and later forgot to vote
Student down the country and the timing was not good
Did not consider main parties doing anything for people of my age.
was not in dublin but could not vote elsewhare
Weather was too bad,had no one to babysit my 6 children.
Like F.F but none of the candidates were good.
My daughter was about to give birth and I was looking after her
Did not know where the polling station was located
Whoever gets in will do their own thing anyway
I was working as presiding officer not in my own constituency and supervisor said could not have my vote.
I was out of the country on election day
What difference would it make, have a look around here it's awful
Look around this place, what difference will I make?
Mainstream candidates dont offer a real change
I have no interest in keeping the corrupt people in power.
because ther was not enough difference between the main parties
Didnt understand anything about the system
I was working in Waterford during that time and didn't have a chance.
Busy-would have but did not get home on time
Did not believed they were entitled to vote
Bacause I am fed-up with the corruption I see with politicians
NOT AT HOME - UNABLE TO GET BACK IN TIME
Not interested due to victimisation,tax at 91 yoa after wife died
85 yrs old and finds it difficult to get around
Made no difference to me whether I did or not
doesnt make any difference who I vote for
Area was changed and didn't know the candidate
Couldn't get there - no one came to collect me (is in a wheelchair)
Deregulation put me out of business, Local Deputy failed to work on my behalf ie unemployment
I'm not interested in politics - don't know anything about them - no interest
Didn't bother, the TD's are all out to fill their own pockets - they are not worried about me
Only living in Ireland for 4 years so dont know enough about political parties & their policies
couldnt get to vote station due to caring of aunt
unable to make journey to polling station. feeble person
they promise you the moon and stars and when the time comes they do nothing for you
I have vertigo and don't go out very much
Too wet that day, no transport. Long way to polling station.
Could not get off work,not finished till10pm
"Do not beilve in any party they do what they want to do, not for us"
They all do the same, make promises they can't keep .
Had to vote in Meath although I live in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
nobody approached me for a vote, so when nobody did i figured it wasn't worth giving
Removed from the register due to illness
No interest in politics, they are all the same
Because I lived in Waterford at the time.
I have no interest in politics whatsoever
Only registered to vote in local elections
The vote was at home, respondant works away from home and couldn't get home to vote
Attending exams in UCD so unable to return to vote.
"Wrist broken - went to family home in Cork".
Did not know enough about the politicians and their policies

other reasons why didnt vote
Had not applied earlier for postal vote. Should be applied for 4 weeks prior to election.
20 years ago, sought help during very difficult time - have not voted since
Because person was out of country - could not vote online
Not in area but didn't make effort to return to vote even though could have
Not allowed to vote because she is English
Daughter killed by lorry driver, son shot by shop raiders, no action by gardai on eithe rcase or help from local T.Ds.
Not familiar with candidates policies in Swords.
Should be able to vote in different place
Of problem no solution for me - nothing done in area by any politician - only call to few houses here and at election time only.
I see all different nationalities coming here and getting benefits without difficulty
Testind the goverment,for being badly treated,member of IRA 1921,fought for present gov
First time buyers grant: couldn't avail of
not interested in politics-not that sort of person
Lack of Restriction in Insurance Industry
Do not believe in any of them they all talk shit.

main reason for this contact
looking for information on a village project
seeking advice in relation to planning and roadway
to get help in a job for a family member
Looking after 24 yr old handicapped daughter
Re installing bathroom and shower in home
Hesitated - Didn't like to pursue question
A letter in relation to a complaint of a refusal to a Summer Job Scheme for Students
Site - application to receive planning permission - lots of hassle with new planning laws in Clare
To organise and improve traffic - to remove a traffic hazard
Bouncer - Misbehaving the young people, assaulting them
parish group seeking better roads and drainage
To try and get postal and Internet voting for students away from home
Looking for licence for sign fingertrust
TO INCREASE THE FUND FOR ADULT EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS - EXTRA MILK QUOTA
Required help to obtain job for daughter
A FAMILY HAD CARAVANS AND WE WANTED THEM GONE
Educational needs of person with disability
Dissatisfied with a delay in achieving test results from Southern Health Board
Business - forgot what they were very helpful
Planning permission on behalf of family member
lone parent allowance/ rent allowance problem
LOSS OF EXCHANGE RATES + GRANTS IN N. IRELAND
getting free electricity, coal , tv licence
roads, womens issues, environmental issues
problem with church building. New building was destroying the area
Travelling community - Ilegal halting sites
Planning permission on building site for school - need for ramps
Proposal for new dual carriageway. Provision of schools. Problems with builders.
Problems with builder - new estate - trying to get road finished
The contact was in relation to the Broadmeadow Estuary Road Bridge
prevent building of new runway at Dublin airport
Accessibility for the disabled in the area.
Clarification on the implitation of a new law on planning
Wanted to know why Widow's Association , with the present glut of public money had no decent premises !!
Complaint of a local person evading car tax
To help get status for assylum seeker when we were fostering
CLOSURE OF SWIMMING POOL + PROVISION OF FOOTABLL FACILITIES
Dublin City Council shared ownership of house query.
To obtain enough resoures for children with special needs in school
Medicines removed from the drugs refund subsidy
Wanted information from Dept. of education/Internet policy
To prevent the erection of traffic lights at my home entrance.
to stop eu making prescriptions necessary for vitamin suplements
Wife was very sick and needed a medical card.
enquiring about visas for wifes nephew who is from Sri Lanka
Re own OAP, Re TD Widows paying PRSI, Re Voluntary work with local MABS office
In relation to getting services for my aged mother.
We have a drug problem here and I wanted more Garda patrols
Councillor - In connection with ramps, TD - In connection with Northern Ireland
As debates convenor in UCD, I contacted many politicans to invite their participation in debate
traffic problems in estate. Used as rat run for early morning/evening traffic
Raising issue of taxi deregulation and transport in general.
Advise and assistance in obtaining grants etc.
No literature received for Abortion Referendum
Vandalism in area, broken lamps and windows
I am personally known to the candidate I spoke to.
I was obliged through my work to be in contact with politicans
Regarding planning permission that was granted to build a house locally to which I objected
To discuss development in Dun Laoghaire port
To try and get a medical card and other allowances I should be entitled to
Policy of tax individualisation & Abortion issues
Improve the roadway,make it sater,speed limits needed
Neck injury on disibility,he succeeded on getting me it
To seek assistance for planning permission for house.
asked Jimmy Dennihan about career of a PE teacher
Road in area was in serious need of repair
To remove travellers outside my property. Dumping rubbish, using land as toilet, breaking bottles etc
to get a local authority house for daughter and son-in-law
Wanted an extension to make home wheelchair friendly
Back-up services for disabilities (he has an autistic child)
1.In relation to the condition of local school. 2. To councillors in relation to proposed landfill adjacent to school and village.
bullying within the workplace within a semi-state company
planning permission. Road maintance and a school extension
to do with the development of our village
Purchase of council house in which respondant lives.
To help me gain my entitlement to free units of electricity
Personal reasons (not being more specific)
to improve services and care of people with disabilities
Person wanted wall built. Requested a flag day for illneses MS and Alzheimers.
Environmental issue on green across my road which was used as a dump for stones and rubble
threatened by locals, shotgun threat to me
Road safety in this area - not safe on road nearby - deadly dangerous
drainage construction work on a major road for 9 months
derelict house next door to me, rats, danger to health
local disturbance from bar at the end of the road - constantly in breach of the laws
In relation to a death in the family and death benefits application
Residents Associatopn wanted a few things done in the area but nothing was done
To get a bed for my sister in the hospital for the elderly
Looking for a grant for water for own house.
Wrote to councillor refarding stat of footpath in rural area which I believe to be dangerous
I contacted my candidate about the council housing list,am waiting to be housed
Something to do with Brian Cowan giving the U.S.A access to our ports at the time of the Afghan war.
GETTING MY DUE RIGHTS WITH REGARD TO MONEY I'M ENTITLED TO
To stop the council from housing a traveller in the area
Hospital waiting list. Change of voting venue
about the fishing and there was nothing done for us
Purchasing a house-put in my form-they said the smoke was coming from my side of the chimney.
conversion of rooms to make them accessible for elderly relative
personal reasons; rectafying a large bill
To address the need for teachers for children with special needs
advance my political point of view on different issues
Spot of trouble with department of agriculture
finishing of roadways in our housing development
To prevent purchase by Health Board of house next door for alcoholics.
to get something done with roads in the estate
Offered a site and wanted information on planning
To arrange funding for preservation of local abbey
tv signal and ststute of limitations on child abuse
Anxiety to get an elderly woman a house for herself
A family member wanted to be relocated from Dublin to Nenagh
Entrance to new housing scheme, very busy road.
On the right to refuse people in our pub.
Getting recognition from the Department of Health with regard to salary scale.
to provide subvention for aunt in nursing home
My husband made representations on my behalf re: Medical Card - MS sufferer.
It was to do with my unmarried mother's allowance.
Expedite planning application and related problems.
To help health treatment for partner who is ill
Working in Dublin - request to have her transferred to Athlone
planning permission for private residence
School toilets upgrading and school maintenance
Looking for his support on a fund raising scheme
Developing Sports Facilities for Wexford
My mother was running for mayor of wexford.
GETTING RETARDED CHILD INTO A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN ENNISCORTHY
Help with recognition for state registered nurses
employment conditions. taxing of pensioners
Sales of Health Food in shops and pensions
funding for sports club, lottery grant and community centre
With regard to swimming pool in Greystones.
Involved in helping Fox in election campaign
In connection with county council for housing
Problem with Carlow Co Council regarding planning and state of river

most important local problem
NOT HAVING ENOUGH MONEY WITH 2 YOUNG CHILDREN
No entertainment for children - no creche
Public transport amenities for young people
Carers Needs (Carers of people with a disability)
Traffic and speed in particular in neighbourhood.
Silt from river being dumped in play area.
Accident and Emergency units in hospital
Lack of contact with local community, everybody nowadays too busy
None - except hospital retention in Monaghan
Roads - town lanes promised for repair 14 years ago - still not fixed. Small roads not eve
Sealing down of services at local General Hospital, Traffic Problems, Road Conditions
Lack of facilities for youth - underage drinking etc
Lack of community facilities and facilities for youth.
Housing - some form of housing for travellers.
No play area or green area, nothing for children.
Recreation for youth / sports facilities for children. Crime (street violence, joyriding)
Airport - Business end. Lack of airport traffic and passengers.
Planning and housing regulations with Ennis
Lack of sports facilities and green areas for people and children in particular.
over population in rural area, bad roads and not on main drainage yet
Better cleaning services and grass maintenance in this suburban area.
Nowhere for teenagers, no facilities in the area.
Improve upkeep of green areas in locality
Facilities for young people - they are very little to non-existant
Noise that will be created when thr new town centre is being built also disruption
Haven't rights for disabled, can't get on paths(because of) big holes,not treated the same
buses and refuse collection. Transport and services
too much industry taking over green fields
Sewage treatment plant for Cork City - main drainage
Lack of recreation facilities, which invariably leads to boredom leading to crime.
GARDA STATION NOT OPEN 24HRS A DAY; POOR ROAD NETWORK
Not enough general facilities for people
No footpath on approach road. No childrens facilities
Too many houses. Very congested Traffic.
Service for people in area with disability
POOR ROAD QUALITY, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, NO FACILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
No facilities for teenagers,poort quality road network and surfaces
No factories or businesses to keep local people employed locally
Not enough local opportunity for local nursing training - had to go to UK.
Lack of planning permission for local people
Not much recreational facilities for youth
No work for young people no local economy
Lack of parental control over young people
Trouble reraising raiway bridges over east wall and port tunnel
Lack of facilities - childcare, sports facilities
Lack of facilities - travel, shops, schools, sports facilities.
Schools - National and Secondary, shopping facilities,sports facilities, creches childcare
Lack of infrastructure - schools, transport services.
Lack of facilities - sports facilities, parks etc.
Lack of facilities green areas too many houses
Transport - bad bus service. Would like Luas out here.
The economic future for tomorrows' adults.
Sellafield and environment aswell as increase in crime.
young people driving dangerously esp. at weekends
Lack of accessibility for the disabled in this area
Bin 52 acres campaign, causeway preservation Bull Island
Bin 52 acres campaign Clontarf area. Football facilities (Rathfarnham)
Very little for teenagers to do in area.
Height of ramps which proliferate onn roads in this area.
Faulty road surfaces,overdoing traffic calming
Tunnel project - lack confidence in the safety of job and impact on environment.
Traffic congestion - proliferation of parking meters inside the Marino Estate.e
Sewage line to be completed and reinstated against the travellers halting site in the area
Traffic, noise level at all times day or night
lack of facilities, childcare improvements
LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF DRUNKEN DRIVING LAWS
Difficulty the local people have in accomodating travellers
Balance between housing development and green spaces.
lack of traffic lights on knocklyon road
The environment - filthy litter, graffitti etc. Also lack of control over youths, drinking
teens hanging around in groups drinking at w/e
St Colmcilles Primary School to have permanent buildings instead of prefab
Travellers and drugs and underage drinking
Traffic is awful,can't get out of home in morning & local roads leave a lot to be desired.
The area is frequented by prostitutes and their clients and not enough is done about this
Being involved in education there is a very real problem with respect.
Drugs and employment, this area has been ravaged by heroin.
Drug Problem around here is out of control
Look around the place it's a shambles, there's no Celtic Tiger here
The junkies are all over the place here.
The streets are awash with heroine around here
Certain amount of vandalism, car parking is a major issue
Lack of police protection during the night
Not enough activity for the kids a lot hanging around the sheets
Transport and travel during peak times is slow and tends towards gridlock
traffic congestion. Schools are in need of upgrading buildings, road improvements
Anti-social behaviour, general youth prospects and behaviour in the area.
Travellers parking where ever they like.
Drug problem and money not put into this area compared to better off areas nearby.
waterworld nearby, lights at night keep people awake
Kids - Drugs and crime , should be more police
Transport as a commuter, roads, rail service.
Oufa Structure, no planning - Traffic Congestion
car parking restrictions in blackrock, flooding on carysfort ave.
lack of services i.e. street cleaning etc.
The worry of living on my own and all the crime around here
Traffic Congestion, volume of traffic on Sea Point avenue, where I live
There is a problem with drug abuse, the gardai don't do enough
School Parking. Infill Dalkey - Small business disappear to provide town housess
I dont want any damage done to the environment bt proposed land site
Rural villages dying out young people all leaving because of no jobs locally
Road improvements, street lighting and footpaths
The road is too narrow, its the road up to the dump
Local amendments and getting single parents allowance easily
Lack of facilities for young and elderly
Glebe Car Park -can't sleep due to noise
Heavy traffic/commuting time to work - long
Youth messing at night - lives near green - at night stones thrown into garden etc - have
Facilities for children - Park and teenagers - no place to go except pub
Lack of public transport + inefficiency of same.
Building too many houses, traffic, teenagers
Transport only to city cantre no local routes
Transport (difficulties) disputes on roads.
Traffic parking on footpaths - inefficiency of local politicians
Traffic and over expansion of the town of Naas.
Controlling of community development by local residents
The proposal to put a landfill next to school/river/village.
urban sprawl and por regulation of planning permission
over development of our smaller villages
the condition of the roads and our schools
lack of recreation facilities for children
Pot holes on roads and general uneven surfaces.
To be on a par in development with the rest of the country
No facilities for youths - no swimming pool
inadequate childcare facilities, lack of integrated education facilities for children with
Lack of shopping centre, Primary School, need Secondary
Water supply, pressure: colour and taste unpleasant
Drugs - lack of amenities for youth employment
Bad roads: too narrow and in need of repair
Traffic on the street. Pedestrian crossing or roundabout needed.
Unemployment, lack of industry in the area
Need mirrors badly, speed of traffic coming out of town
I have to travel from Laois to Dublin every day for work.
Poor roads in this area, long term disruption for Shannon sewerage works
Youngsters committing crime - breaking into house
abuse of the old by footballers as young as 10 and as old as 20. no garda presence and gar
noise - traffic and dogs barking + horses on the green
Lack of facilities for youth, Very little in this area
Not enough Garda Patrol day and night. Crime - Security within persons own home, fear of e
Facilities for youth, swimming pool indoor - more available around here. No clubs/no pool
More amenities and facilities for teenagers in this area.
Homelessness, no money for food. Children with no money - on the streets at night
More neighbourhood protection from Gardai.
social problems and violence by gangs and drugs. a lot of feuds in last 12 months mostly i
youngsters drinking on the streets at night
mismanagement by the gardai. lack of enforcement of laws in general and in relation to pub
Traffic on the road - Main road from Galway to Dublin is not sufficient for the no of trcu
Health Treatments, should have medical cards for children with long term illnesses
The state of the mid-western regional hospital
Access to health services for the disadvantaged.
Better staffing & facilities in regional hospital
lacking adequate facilities for teenagers
Improved facilities for elderly in locality
Gortadruma Dump - doesn't want increase in size
A sunken ship in Foynes harbour, oil slicks and damage being caused, industrial pollution
Gortadronna dump extension, traffic and problems associated, childcare creche
Elderly transport in the area/bus transport more often!
Lack of part time work for summer holidays.
purchase of old church-no progress, Cllrs and TDs contacted
isolation and road planning-county co. roadside maintance
LACK OF HOUSES; DIFFICULTY OF GETTING PLANNING PERMISSION
Keeping Roscommon Co. Hospital open. Upgrading services provided in the hospital
HOUSING - THE WINDOW AT THE BACK IS BROKEN AND HASN'T BEEN REPAIRED
Heavy traffic continuously passing and restricting access to road and town
Lack of industry and jobs. Our local people have to travel away for work: Longford\Athlone
The quality of the drinking water is terrible. Nothing is being done about it
Employment and lack of industry in the town
Lack of parking facilities in town,no hospital in town
No real production - infrastructure needed
Health issues.Difficulties at weekends with doctor on call
Council could look after area better i.e. grass
local round about and lack of parks for children
Selafield. Development in the peace process, clean up the bad image of Dundalk? Heathcare.
price and collection of bin not justified
there is not enough things for children to do around here
The tidiness of the town and more effort to keep it tidy
Coastal erosion, road infrastructure, health service
Unemployment. No activities for childrenand teenagers
Distance to Hospital (Mayo General Hospital Castlebar) for clinic appointments. Has no tra
Services for Healthcare and hospital beds and care
unemployment especially for the younger people
jobs - especially for the younger generation
Not enough rented rented accommodation. Absentee landlords.
Keeping kids occupied and off the streets
Decline in Agri income - milk and cattle prices.
State of roads and lack of public transport
That Kells does not become just a dormitory town
As an older resident, Kells is quite difficult to get around due to its hilly nature, supe
Leisure facilities - particularly children, condition footpaths
The upgrading and retention of Our Ladys Hospital Navan
Bins and all the people coming into Ireland and living for nothing and not paying tax.
lack of amenities for young people in area
High cost of car insurance for young people
LAck of water and sewerage scheme lack of planning for village
Rural depopulation, all the young gone away
No water supply only rain water collected.
Prevention of drugs, Heron in N. West + Drink.
Infrastructure. Missing a Minister looking after us.
Night time safety especially city centre
no facilities available for disposal of household waste, apart from bottles and cans
Lived a while outside the town with no footpaths and living in the urban area . (Road unsa
General Improvement to Nenagh Town Centre
The general work/improvements in our own estate.
Replacement of some industry to accomodate job losses
Lack of Industry-closing down of local industries.
Incinerator which is planned for Rosegreen.
Traffic congestion + proposed incinerator to be built in area
Employment and Housing and Incinerator proposed
Water problem,Road Repairs, Hedges need cutting need street lighting , a Chipper
The new road not going through Mount Congney
Prevented from spreading slurry in winter months.
Poverty because of low income in farming.
Crime - people are afraid to open their doors
That private water supply be polluted, roads, sewerage
Conditions of roads and traffic congestion because of lack of bypass.
Crime, planning permission, people on low income still poor
No Garda station in locality which has increased greatly in size over the last 5 years.
Rising cost of waste disposal, public transport
Very bad facility wise. Only food shops, banks. Not good enough for such a big population.
Getting planning permission for my site to build bungalow
Rise in house prices due to number of non Wicklow people in the area.
Not enough activities for young teenagers

stand for-fianna fail
To make Ireland a more prosperous country.
Helping people and listening to their views
Priority on economic growth. Conservative approach. Public/Private partnership
Caution, Independence, and Democracy. Peace.
progressive party that got greedy and arrogent
trying there best for the country on jobs and the north
Integrity and helping to sustain the country
Good for economy,business,good for employment
Look after old people and pensioners - good for the economy
Very poor previous leadership - living on the backs of working class
democracy- the value of individuals- fair play for everyone- self determination
Stand for a Governent that tries to do best for people.
ENTERPROSE; EUROPEAN INTEGRATION; IMPROVE ECONOMY
doing the best they can according to the values of country
Success in government -bringing country to where it is
unity of country and overall good of people
Corruption and looking after themselves.
Good Government, Taxation, and North Policy, impressive record
Run country/economy efficiently, improve infrastructure
What they can put into their own pocket.
low taxation pro-business. economic progress
State run goverment with state run companies,control
business and government for the people together
They are close to business, Republican ideals
Co operation with the community and listening
Looks after senior citizens, looks after sporting associations
Republican party who will unite country peacefully
Irish National Party, Ireland's interests are the main concern
Strongly agree with building Bertie Bowl
Party for the people - work for working class.
Peace Process in N.Ireland, Brown Envelopes
Economic Growth,Family, Peace in Northern Ireland, E.U Expansion
Are good for the growth and prosperity of the country
United Ireland - peacefully raising standard of living
Trying to drive a centre course with doubtful success.
Following the original republican ideals
A bunch of cowboys, lining their own pockets
Too long in government with strong scent of sleeze and dishonesty
Concerned about all people of the country.
PEOPLE PARTY - GOOD IMPRESSION OF UNDERSTANDING THIS COUNTRY
good at establishing relationship with North and England
Peace in N.I., Full employment, Reduced taxes, sports centre, fairer social welfare system, better health system, more Gardai
Republican party. They are closest to the ordinary people
Business,self interests with nationalistic conscience
Favourable towards the construction industry
Nepotism, corruption, nationalism, self-preservation of dominant position on political scene
Populist party, balanced development of society + economy
They are out for themselves look at all the corruption
I have no interest in any of the parties, it takes me all my time to keep the roof over my head.
Independence. They have done a lot for Ireland
A crooked party-Liam Lawlor and Charles Haughey
Employment,housing,transport and right wing party
Power before principle based on clientelism
How much money they can take off us without us noticing it.
Say that they want a better economy and standard of living.
Good work on taxation, not happy about taxi plates.
Everything that we need - if in power big business investsin the country.
Happy with their performance over last few years
i really dont know where they are at the moment.
Personally I really dont know. They have been rocked by corruption
I have never thought about it, corruption comes to mind
They are only interested in themselves. They are crooks.
Lacks ability to put its policies into action
Improving the economic status of the country
Better standard of living for the people
Sound Government, good relations with other countries, hard working party for people
Making the rich richer and the poor poorer
Well educated work force to advance new technology.
They seem to address local and national issues fairly but would want to forget the Bertie bowl and fully finance health
Irish Political party founded by DeValera in 1926 (Irish) . Fenian, of the land.
Giving what it can to people like myself
Strongest policies on Taxation, Health,Education etc.
Most popular with people - Republican party
Green (not environmentally) Dishonest. Me Fein govenment.
Conservative - Not willing to take liberal actions to rectify problems
Middle road party trying to please everyone - corruption
Just themselves. Fill their pockets - rezoning etc.
Trying to keep Ireland separate, but still in E.U. + trying to bring abortion into Ireland
good people in party. Charlie McCreevy is very good
good friday agreement, creating jobs, bertie bowl, big business
ECONOMICALLY STAND FOR PEOPLE GETTING ON WITH IT & REPUBLICAN POLITICS
Looking after big business and their own friends i.e. nepotism, low tax on high earners.
they stand for nationalism and economic progress
They look after the middle classes better
interested in Europe and an independent country
Republican: warriors of the island of destiny
They do their best for the country - prosperity for all
Good honest hardworking people. Honest and fair.
Stand for everything - try to please everyone
nationalistic. They encompass ordinary peoples views
Power - stability - work and industry growth - "to help matters"
Building construction - good movement in building - always seem to be plenty of work for everyone
pretty fair for all. will do their best.
They have been good for the country.They have given tax breaks. contributed to celtic tiger
United Ireland. Bertie Bowl. They are trying to improve the lot of the underprivaliged.
Staying in control. All Bertie wants is a monument to himself in the Bertie Bowl.
Maintaining power at all costs. Playing a big part in Europe.
They with the PD'S have been fairly good at improving things in general for the public.
Nationalism/Middle-man party - not elitist
nationalist party. shower of gangsters-bad image for last few years
TRYING TO IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE POOR
Don't know I think it is what is best for the people.
They are supposed to be the republican party but they now depend too much on Europe.
They have lost sight of their earlier principles
Is more for the rich professional people
honesty now since pressure was put on them
party most capable of running the country but arrogant
I don't think they stand for much. They are just doing a job.
For the good of the community and for the unification of Ireland
They are fairly good. They increased the pension. I find them very good.
Good for country. More towards a United Ireland.
Democracy, business, whats best for the country
conservative centre right politics. pragmatic rather than idealogical
Interested in ordinary working class people
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
not an old fashioned party have not read their history
Vested interest in Business lack of interest in weaker elements of community
Business and commerce. Good on social issues.
more representative of the working people
Middleclass/Ordinary Worker. Better strategy & good ideas in general.
Progress, They think of all peoples problems-pensions,OAP'S etc.
Progress, trying hard to do good in Northern Ireland.
Better Social Services for all. Looking after the vulnerable
Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living.
Economic growth, more money in pockets and infrastructural development and jobs.
Welfare of country, body we look to for direction
Rich getting richer, poor people getting poorer.
Republicanism, Look after the ordinary persons
The ordinary people, also a United agreed Ireland.
Dont Know-They Change what they Stand for
Staying in Power, please a majority of people
Looking after the rich people who support them
Employment and getting the country on its feet.
Conservative,interested in progress for all
United Ireland - maintaining older traditions
Good Irish party - better for looking after party
For Improving Services & Quality of Life for People
Nice party up until recently,disillusioned with them.

stand for-fianna gael
More social democratic approach than Fianna Fail.
middle class party closley allied to the farmers - don't seem to have the hunger
More honest and open,distribute tax more equally
Honourable party,lacking push and leadership
Promises but no outcome, no care for mothers working at home
Support - hope they get a better chance next time.
Economic Growth. More aware of local issues and needs.
Equality and closing the gap between rich and poor
Policies reflect my own opinions on health service
Traditional Farmers Party and Money Party.
Very conservative in everything, not forward thinking
For pensioners + families, child allowance
higher standards in public life. social democracy
Private enterprise with some control and backbone
Struggling party whose ideology has failed since it started
Intellectually orientated,try to be for the good of country.
slightly right of centre. An honest party.
No time for people in working class areas
Blue shirts, White collar workers & farmers
Are not focused on anything in particular
Depart from civil war politics unsure where they stand.
An honest enough party but no welfare policies
Better Health system, peace in N.I., Education, More liberal abortion laws than FF, more Gardai
They are very similiar to F.F in many ways
Hard Question with all that is going on.
They are a little better, looking after themselves
The politicians have no interest in Ordinary people like me, so I have no interest in them, I have to survive on a pension.
Re-achive party, Short on policy & European learning
A little less talk, and a little more action
They can't decide between themselves what they stand for so how am I supposed to know.
Little difference between them and Fianna Fail.
Not happy with what they achieved when last in goverment
I have doubts as to where this party is going in the future
The ideals are Christian Democrat. They lack leadership
Again I don't know. Corruption again. Michael Lowry had a house here.
Slightly better than Fianna Fail. Still crooks
They have been a strong party,but negative in ideas,not interested in the low paid worker or unemployed
32 County Republic and the interests of the people
Conservative- For big land owners and business people
They are more interested in wealthy people and look after them
set in dark ages , not in tune with todays world
Middle Class. maybe Upper Middle Class mostly
OK. Best party to run the country - Honesty.
More or less the same as Fianna Fail, slightly more practical policies on some issues.
Baffle me - concern of medical problem agenda but not sure of their plans
Improving Hospital Care, Crime & Employment.
Responsible govt. with a leaning toward conservatism in the economy
Not Much difference between most of the parties.
Michael Noonan would have made a good Taoiseach. Policies not too different from Fianna Fail.
Very Similar to Fianna Fail, they just dont have the power.
Not Sure. Michael Noonan would have been good for Limerick & probably would have been a good Taoiseach.
Not so fulfilling in their promises - not the same fight as FF
not great politics-wouldnt agree with them
TRYING TO IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE POOR
Dont really know what they stand for now.
Stands for a better way of life for the ordinary working person
good party- good for farmer and ordinary working person
I don't think they stand for much. They are just doing a job.
Basically they are much the same as Fianna Fail, a product of the civil war
They are very good aswell.I have followed FF all my life.
Same as above: Democracy, business, whats best for the country
similar to fianna fail. more idealogical than fianna fail
more interested in the wealthy - not interested in ordinary people
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
honesty integrity forward thinking social equality
Do not think they have close goals at present
Poor Leadership. For the Wealthier in Society sometimes to the exclusion of the ordinary worker.
People orientated but lacking in a cohesive political approach.
As above: Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living.
They are the party who founded this state
Dont Know_They change what they stand for.
They represent farming better than the others
If they had a leader, I would think more of work they do
Treats everyone the same - problem solving
More in line with what the people should get

stand for-green party
Make Ireland a more environmental friendly country.
Environmental Health Issues. Peace. Re-cycling. Demise of chemical and nuclear.
No real political stability - no real commitment to govern
Agree with some of their policies sometimes
Feels they are out of touch with country
environment, but are expensive in enforcing issues
The Environment. Sustainable quality of life generally.
New crowd / DK what tehy stand for / not destroying the environment.
ENVIRONMENT; THEY STAND FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS
Strong on environmental issues, their TD's seem very sincere
Becoming most important party in Ireland and Europe
slightly too enviromental. Off the wall on Europe.
Good at drawing attention to matters about the environment in general
Environmental protection & equitable distribution.
Are good for the environment but not enough of them to make a difference
Too small to rule but good for environment
Environment only-no interest in bigger problems.
critical of all but little real alternatives
economic growth whilst protecting envoirnment
Better transport system, no incinerators, liberal abortion laws
Environmental concerns, over the top policies
Enviromental but need to improve their reality
The environment, left new of economie isuees
It seems to me all they want to do is plant trees
Plants and things, I dont think they are serious
A little to the left,concerned with the environment
Ideology driven with policies that are not prachical
Not firm enough on important environment issues
All talk, cannot take action-too small a party
Environment if they know what that means.
The enviroment and the protection of the same
Its priorities are to do with the enviroment
The enviroment obviously, a face in the future
Protection of the environment and green issues
I suppose they are mad on the environment
Great ideas about nature. They are not really in touch.
Better for environment and standing up to bigger boys.
Good intentions but need to address transport/traffic
Equality, protection of environment for future generations.
the enviroment is what they are really interested in
Environment. They go too far about Environment
Have good ideas if they could put them to work
The environment. They are against the Nice Treaty.
Environmental issues as no one else cares
Very strong on the environment. Want more public transport-less cars on the road.
Environmental issues,slightly left of centre
They stand for environmental issues which are important
For a better environment but are unrealistic
For the environment, against incinerators etc.
They are fair enough too, they are good.
Concerned about environment and planning issues.
environmentally driven. emphisis on equality and social justice. economically naive
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
Working for environment and trying to protect it
Environment and preserving economic prosperity
Generally environmental issues-sometimes to the extreme.
Single minded in the environmental approach (at all costs)
Environment and as above: Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living.
Continual effort towards on greener living
Very concerned with environment & conservation

stand for-labour party
Old fashioned left wing. Central control.
Dont have enough care for the working class whom they aspire to represent
for the working man, equal distribution of wealth
For the working class. Local Development. Building in this area due to Labour candidate.
Slightly less commercial than two main parties
Used to be for working man, lost identity
working for lower end wage scale workers
Not really a left wing option as they should be, too similar to FF and FG
In agreement with the standards of Fianna Fail
More socialist, now slightly directionless
Stagnant Party - rely on the faults of others to gain votes
Supposed to champion the ordinary working person.
Beginning to retract its socialist parties.
stands for workers right but lacks power
LOST THE PLOT OF WHAT THEY'RE SUPPPOSED TO REPRESENT
Not good to join with another party in goverment
Better health service, increase taxes, education, liberal abortion laws, more Gardai
They support the workers and are helped by the Trade Union movement
Moderately socialist, honesty in the political system
social rather than socalest middle ground
They used to look after the workers now I don't know
The workers, they are better in the unions now
A left wing party,equality in employment
A party with social conscience but not convincing for gove
Communist-all to pay same taxes, pay same wages etc.
Looking after interests of ordinary working people.
The workers movement and stronger links between workers and govt.
Protection of workers and their rights. A voice for the ordinary person
My father always voted labour because they helped the workers
They are looking after poor people's interests, they are good.
Protecting the lower income bracket employees.
From being a working mans party,they are not interestedin the local and underprivilaged people
Child care , the elderly, hosppitals etc.
Good policies - pro active, willing to take drastic measure to fix serious problems
Workers - Used to be, but now more middle class
Working man - especially low earners, disadvantaged in society.
the working man. socialism. a fair deal for all
To empower the country better in employment and labour issues
Responsible govt. with a leaning toward the left
Same policy as others,used to be in touch with ordinary worker but not anymore
Support of unions & less sympathy for employers
Make a reasonable job of running the country, not sure of them on their own.
Workers. Dont really know what their policy is./
TRYING TO IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE WORKING CLASS
Very outspoken and very good given a chance. B. Howlin good on health, R.Quinn on finance.
The working people but to exclusion of the advancement of business.
Tend to look after the working class to a certain extent
Gree G.Ps. Free Medical cards for all. Working class.
Labour issues, supposed to be for workers
balance of worker and business interests
centre left. trying to make socialism relevant and are failing
Discourage growth amongst the working class.
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
Went into government before with FF when they said they wouldn't.
We lsten and try to help people and not think of [themsleves] "theyself".
should represent labourers, but dont think they do
supposed to be for the workers, but don't think so
Relegious views & attitudes are a bit anti Catholic church.
For the people in the middle & working class groups, in touch with local issues.
Good Policies, looking after those on low pay.
The working classes & job opportunities for all
As for Fianna Fail. Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living.
Interested in people on dole and hand outs
Achieving fairness for workers, finding balance between higher and lower paid.
Everything from Health, Family, Unemployment.
State to be involved in all state companies to include industries
More helpful to ordinary people & their problems
Working to get the best for the overall population
working for better future for working people

stand for-progressive democrats
They want to be in power - a people's party more than FF
capital spending and keeping an eye on monotary matters
Too close to FF/FG, not enough thoughts of their own.
Taxation reduction by Govt. main issues.
Decrease taxes and keeping an eye on Fianna Fail
Slightly different to FF. Is their only aim
Working towards Ireland being a stse for the people run by the people
not sure, not clear enough as different from the rest
Trying to get equal rights for people and trying to obtain a peaceful environment
Smart party that know the electorate and will do anything to get into power
Good and bad individuals - quite strong voice for small party
Are good at being in power with Fianna Fail
Main job to keep Fianna Fail on course - so far successfully.
Similar to the other two conservative parties
clean, logical and trying to do whats right
Reduction in taxes, better health service, peace in NI
strong on economic issues not strong on socal issues
They are in the same boat as Fianna Fail
Policy driven based on control over lines for indivuals
playing power with the big boys-i.e. F.F.
As wit Fianna Fail. Good for Economy, forward thinking.
A market free economy free of restrictions
Lost their identity through association with F.F.
I don't know. Mary Harney puts me right off.
Prosperity and growth. Low tax on low incomes.
United Ireland and the good of the country
Privatisation - not working class, more right wing than FF
creating employment. good influence in current coalition govt.
Low taxes, working ethics for all. Protecting high earners and professional people.
more for business and prosperity. capitalism. private enterprise
Same policies as others. they make a good coalition with Fianna Fail
Make a good coalition government. Mary Harney stands for fairness.
Reduction of taxes & privitisation of semi-state companies
Same as Fianna Fail, Mary Harney keeps Bertie in check.
Determined to fulfil as many ideas - not strong enough alone
Work for a living - taxes improved - enabled people to go back to work.
Right of centre, low tax and privatisation
TRYING TO IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE POOR
Good workers caring for the underprivilged
good for fianna fail. keep an eye on fianna fail
small partytrying to keep reign on bigger party
Old age pensioners. Carers of children. Taking low paid workers out of the tax net.
Employment creation and all for big business
enterprise driven. create wealth above all else
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
Same as Fianna Fail (For country person)
Very progressive, keeping a great balance.
The economic situation with good balance.
As for Fianna Fail. Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living.
honesty- commercial operation of state companies- watchdog?
Economic growth, development, foreign industry.
Same things as Fianna Fail (Jobs and low interest rate)

stand for-sinn fein
Old fashioned left wing party i.e into state control.
don't fancy them but important that they be in from the cold
Would not like them yo have any more power
Strong views which bring hope - but they will need to retain these ideas when they get to power
32 county republic, irish culture, mucic etc
United Ireland and prosperity for the nation
Opposing British rule in Northern Ireland
Unsure of their policies beyond their desire to unify North & South
No time for them,taking what they can get,people will have to pay the price
the country as a whole - people of ireland
Not democratic enough, too close to the illegals
Political buffer now,still associated with IRA
Two faced party with a lot to hide not just in Nth. Ireland
Only party able to talk with conviction.
Agree with some policies but are hypocritical
Scrap the bin charges and United Ireland.
champion of underdog but not being in power does not have to do anything
to closely associated with northern troubles but did the IRA to peace table
rebublican issues. Working class issues.
Socialist left wing politics, no enlargement of Nice Treaty, Liberal abortion policies
They can change things for the better around here
Hard to know, they do a lot around here.
Single issues party with issues that are too extreme on everything
New T.D.`s seem more interested in all issues -good thing
Mostly for Northern Ireland issues and community issues.
United Eire peace issues / law enforcement.
Want to help the youth, eliminate drugs.
Republican and now democratic a dangerous alternative
They are the only ones who can get things done
They will get things done, they have got rid of drug dealers
Working people, Ireland as a whole country.
32 county Ireland under a Sinn Fein Taoiseach
Good to see them getting more involved in politics
Me Fein, they are all only out for themselves
Good intentions - pro active - in touch with people
Radical republican, but fresh group in politics
Undermines Irish Republic Government and army, deceives poorly educated regarding ethics.
Republican - to get Brits out of Ireland
Dont know much about them-not interested.
Annoying - some ideas are disapproved of.
Good in north where needed, not needed in Republic, politically there are enough other parties.
United Ireland - Private army - Cautious of them.
Reunification of Ireland, revival of the Irish Language.
They stand for a United Ireland but are bullying people and going about it the wrong way.
republican party- good for young people - more liberal
United Ireland. A Sinn FeinT.Ds salary is only given a workers wage and the surplus goes to the party.
The violence aspect of N.I. would worry me about Sinn Fein
Feel they would be good for peace in Ireland
Did not vote . Do not understand any of it or them.
Represents the views of the working man.
Fighting for less well off while aiming for a unified Ireland
astute political manoeuvring and exploitation of social issues
Single minded in their republican political views, closely linked to terrorists.
As for Fianna Fail (Mainly concerned that people have a reasonable standard of living) with leaning towards northern situation.
dishonest in what they say - dangerous party
Independent Ireland, ensuring neutrality from everybody.
A peace loving party - aiming for United Ireland
Nationalist Group-Social Justice For All.

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