Does banning election posters affect voter turnout? Data from recent elections suggests a link between constituencies with poster bans and low voter turnout Election Posters • 19 Feb 20
Who won the general election on Twitter? Meet the parties and individuals who thrived in a world of selfies, compliments, puns, unfortunate memes and lots of retweets Election 2020 • 11 Feb 20
How far down the ballot paper should you vote? After a weekend of intense number-crunching and computer simulations, these researchers have an answer. Election 2020 • 06 Feb 20
How "bad jobs" contribute to low election turnout Research shows that precarious work reduces political participation, increases inequalities and is detrimental for younger generations Election 2020 • 05 Feb 20
4 questions to check the pulse of Election 2020 health policies All questions around health should be to do with the funding and implementation of the Sláintecare plan Election 2020 • 03 Feb 20
Why young voters have a lot to be unhappy about in 2020 There is clearly a growing generational demand for economic, political and social change in Ireland Election 2020 • 04 Feb 20
Why disinformation and fake news are electoral issues Any electoral commission should possess the teeth necessary to tackle online disinformation, but must exercise caution Election 2020 • 30 Jan 20
4 questions to ask your election candidate about poverty How serious and informed is the man or woman looking for your vote about issues to reduce poverty? Election 2020 • 29 Jan 20
3 questions to ask your would-be TD about housing How to assess your general election candidate's seriousness about housing and homelessness Election 2020 • 27 Jan 20
A game of two halves: politicians and sporting language Just why are politicians so addicted to "level playing fields", "green jerseys" and "winning teams"? Election 2020 • 28 Jan 20
Why free childcare in Ireland should be an election issue Introducing free childcare could be a game-changer towards creating a more equal and fair society Election 2020 • 24 Jan 20
4 climate change questions to ask general election candidates Here's how to find out if the candidates calling to your door are serious about climate change Election 2020 • 22 Jan 20
Why Ireland's general election is important for the UK's future The next Irish government programme may well include an emphasis on the Irish unity agenda and UK constitutional change Election 2020 • 20 Jan 20
