The chapter with @gailmcelroy.bsky.social analyses issue salience and positions. Housing and health were among the most salient issues for nearly all parties. Interestingly, immigration barely featured in the manifestos. Chapter: hdl.handle.net/10197/29172 Book: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

The National Election and Democracy Study will have research on the presidential election in a few weeks with data available for all to use from our website. We will share more information once the fieldwork is complete. #Aras25

Humphreys winning in the very leafiest parts of Dublin but Connolly still polling exceptionally well…

All over bar the shouting in Dublin Central. Currently opened boxes ( note- not a random selection) suggest more spoiled votes than for Humphreys. Quite a colourful and diverse set of ways to spoil one’s ballot on display…

And we’re off!!

Fascinating analysis by Prof.Dornschneider-Elkink on populist attitudes and voting in GE 2024. #PSAI25 @jelkink.bsky.social

Fascinating social class and voting data from Prof Gail McElroy from the 2024 general election National Election and Democracy Study. #PSAI25

Standing room only for, Guardian correspondent and TCD political science alum, Rory Carroll’s talk in our Masters’ Seminar Series… @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social

As the 2025 Irish Presidential election approaches, our latest #BehindTheHeadlines event will explore the role of the Irish President: its impact, its values, and some of the most important historical moments. Get your free ticket now: bit.ly/4nwfE4o

The joint @nesconsortium.bsky.social @ccs-project.bsky.social Business meeting during @ecpr.bsky.social 2025 conference was a success – more than 30 people showed up at the event and we had interesting exchanges with different country teams!