Questions tagged [republic-of-ireland]
The Republic of Ireland is a European country located on the island of Ireland. It encompasses most of the island except Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
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What is the Hamas stance on the recognition of Palestinian state by Spain and Ireland?
Spain and Ireland (and possibly other countries) prepare to recognize the Palestinian state - this recognition however amounts to recognition of the Palestinian Authority, which western governments ...
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Does Ireland's single-transferable vote (STV) system weaken party discipline?
Ireland uses single-transferable vote (STV) for pretty much all elections.
I wonder if this voting system weakens party discipline, since candidates with strong local brand can theoretically quit the ...
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Do Ireland and the United Kingdom have a trade alliance similar to NAFTA?
Do Ireland and the United Kingdom have a trade alliance similar to NAFTA or USMCA?
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Could the same person be First Minister in Northern Ireland and Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland?
In the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Sinn Féin increased their vote share from 27.9% to 29.0% and became (for the first time) the largest party, amidst a split in the unionist vote between ...
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Why is Ireland not part of NATO?
The Republic of Ireland is a part of EU and shares similar security considerations as European countries in the North Atlantic theatre. It shares cultural and economic ties with most of the NATO ...
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If the UK invokes Art 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, will the EU require a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland [closed]
Under the Protocol the UK government is responsible for applying checks on goods entering NI from Great Britain to ensure that goods destined for the Republic of Ireland meet EU regulations. This is ...
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What is the EU official position on Israeli settlements beyond the 1967 border?
Yesterday the Irish parliament voted to officially "condemn the ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestinian land by Israel". The Guardian says:
Ireland’s parliament has voted to condemn Israel’s “...
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Do Australian and Irish elections use ballot scanners on ranked-choice ballots?
I'm curious if Australia and Ireland (two of the most prominent users of ranked-choice voting) use machines to automate the electoral process.
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How does Ireland maintain constitutional stability when it is relatively easy to amend the Constitution? [closed]
It is relatively easier to amend the Constitution in Ireland than in other countries.
To change the Irish Constitution, the amendment must:
Be approved by both the lower and upper house of Parliament ...
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Have issues surrounding the Northern Ireland border been resolved?
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was one of the thorny issues that plagued the initial stages of Brexit negotiations. During Prime Minister Theresa May's tenure, the ...
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In parliamentary republics, why can't the parliamentary election and the presidential election happen on the same day?
You would think that it is more efficient for both the parliamentary election and presidential election to happen at the same time so voters don't become fatigued with politics.
I'm curious if there ...
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Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law?
Why doesn't UK consider Ireland a foreign country for the purpose of British law? What is the philosophy behind it?
If we examine the history, it can be pointed out that more than half people in ...
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If Northern Ireland joins the Republic of Ireland to become a United Ireland, will the Common Travel Area be abolished? [closed]
If Northern Ireland joins the Republic of Ireland to become a United Ireland, will the Common Travel Area be abolished?
CTA, in part, exists because of the fear of a hard border between UK and Ireland....
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Why isn't the Republic of Ireland a member of the Five Eyes Security Alliance?
I observe that Rep. Ireland is a notable absentee from the group, despite being one of our 'Anglo Mates', and sharing the same views regarding Global security. EU membership aside, why is this?
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Does Ireland's Dáil have an unusually high number of independents, compared to other European legislatures?
I noticed that the 4th largest "party" in the current Dáil are independents with 19/160 seats. Is this proportion high (or not) in a broader European perspective in national legislatures?
