TheBigShort
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As a side, I wonder if the general public are mostly unaware of the requirements to get a name on the ballot for the President?
Im thinking the referendum that failed to reduce the legal age from 35 to 18.
I know one person who was concerned that some teenage pop sensation could one day get elected on a wave of populism.Using the office to further career in entertainment rather than exercising the duties of the President, he voted against the age reduction.
Personally, im of the view that if anyone, regardless of their age, can convince a county council or members of the Oireachtas to put their name forward on then ballot, then I think they deserve the opportunity.
I think that the screening process should be much more demanding. It should be like the American system where candidates would have to go through a series of primaries. Anyone could contest the primaries, but the election itself would be limited only to statesmen and stateswomen of the highest calibre with an unimpeachable reputation and sense of dignity.
We have a non-executive with limited power who is righty constrained by the Government.I think that the screening process should be much more demanding. It should be like the American system where candidates would have to go through a series of primaries. Anyone could contest the primaries, but the election itself would be limited only to statesmen and stateswomen of the highest calibre with an unimpeachable reputation and sense of dignity.
Brendan
Given that the President gets a pension of €141,000 a year and Garda protection for the rest of their life bringing the cost per year after they leave office to at least €500,000 I wouldn't be a big fan of a 21 year old serving 7 years and then costing the State €35,000,000 until they pop their clogs.Personally, im of the view that if anyone, regardless of their age, can convince a county council or members of the Oireachtas to put their name forward on then ballot, then I think they deserve the opportunity.
the election itself would be limited only to statesmen and stateswomen of the highest calibre with an unimpeachable reputation and sense of dignity.
Brendan
...said in a high pitched lyrical Galway accent...the election itself would be limited only to statesmen and stateswomen of the highest calibre with an unimpeachable reputation and sense of dignity
backed by two sleeveens one from Dublin and the other from Cork,...said in a high pitched lyrical Galway accent...
I think that the screening process should be much more demanding. It should be like the American system where candidates would have to go through a series of primaries. Anyone could contest the primaries, but the election itself would be limited only to statesmen and stateswomen of the highest calibre with an unimpeachable reputation and sense of dignity.
Brendan
Given that the President will a pension of €141,000 a year and Garda protection for the rest of their life bringing the cost per year after they leave office to at least €500,000 I wouldn't be a big fan of a 21 year old serving 7 years and then costing the State €35,000,000 until they pop their clogs.
I think it is already happening there are few Dail Eireann and retired union people who would love to run for President but they know they will have to account for there past actions ,This should apply to all people seeing election to Dáil Éireann and the Sentate not just those in the race to become President. Hands Up those in the Dáil and Senate who qualify!
I'd have a minimum age of 60 and limit it to one 7 year term.Used to always annoy me when I was a young wan that you had to be 35. Now I’m 35 I think it should be at least 50.
And proof that they have a terminal illness or won't take the Garda protection after they retire.I'd have a minimum age of 60 and limit it to one 7 year term.
You should have gone for President if you are 35 only sure way of being sure of a state pension ,Used to always annoy me when I was a young wan that you had to be 35. Now I’m 35 I think it should be at least 50.
+1 cremeegg, I think it is very clear some candidates are in this purely for profile knowing they have absolutely no chance of winning. It is demeaning the office imho and the councils should bear some responsibility for this. I'd agree as well that the results could damage SF although I think NiRiadha might get beyond single digits, possibly not by much though and nowhere near where the party is polling.While I think that the present system of nomination by 20 Oireachtas members or 4 councils is reasonable, after watching the candidates I think the councils should have exercised more discretion in supporting some of their nominees.
My prediction for this election. The big take away will be that solid SF support is much lower than opinion polls suggest.
They are polling at 24% for a general election, an actual presidential vote in single digits will do them some damage.
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