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Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local


Published on 2024-12-03 04:00:39 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Donnelly losing his seat in Wicklow can't be blamed solely on the department he ran being full of political landmines.

The article from MSN discusses the recent local elections in Ireland where both the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, and the Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, lost their seats. The piece highlights that despite their national prominence, local issues and personal connections play a significant role in local elections. Donnelly, who has been a controversial figure due to his handling of health issues, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis, was defeated in Wicklow, where local dissatisfaction with health services was palpable. Similarly, Rabbitte's loss in Galway East was attributed to her perceived disconnect from local concerns, despite her advocacy for disability rights at a national level. The article underscores the adage that "all politics is local," emphasizing that voters often prioritize immediate community issues over broader national policy achievements when casting their ballots.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-ie/politics/government/ministers-for-health-and-disability-lost-their-seats-one-reason-for-it-is-all-politics-is-local/ar-AA1v8S4A ]