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Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 1:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • The ex-Green Party TD's priorities included "faster, fairer climate action" and stopping the waste of public money. He believes it is "incumbent" on TDs to discuss government formation but predicts the talks will involve "largely parish pump-oriented" rural Independents.

The article from The Irish Times discusses the role of Independent TDs (Teachtaí Dála) in the upcoming 2024 Irish general election. It highlights the increasing influence of these non-party affiliated politicians, who often hold the balance of power in forming coalition governments. The piece profiles several key Independent TDs, detailing their backgrounds, political stances, and the potential price of their support in government formation. It notes that these TDs can command significant concessions in policy or funding for their constituencies in exchange for their support. The article also explores the diverse ideologies among Independents, ranging from left-wing to right-wing, and their impact on policy-making, particularly in areas like housing, health, and local development. The overall narrative underscores the strategic importance of Independents in Irish politics, especially in a fragmented political landscape where no single party might secure an outright majority.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
[ https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/04/election-2024-so-who-are-the-independent-tds-and-what-price-their-support/ ]

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