ON 24 MAY, Irish voters will decide who they want to represent them in the next European Parliament.
With the possibility of extra seats up for grabs in the wake of Brexit, this year’s race has attracted 59 candidates - 28 more than last year – across all three constituencies.
With a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) regime soon to be negotiated and Britain’s withdrawal fast approaching, those who secure a seat will be responsible for guiding Ireland through the political and economic consequences of changes in European membership and policy.
In the Dublin constituency, which covers the city and county, 19 candidates are vying for four seats:
If you can’t see the full list of 19 candidates, please click here.
In advance of the vote, TheJournal.ie asked all 19 candidates their position on nine of the most topical issues arising during this election period. All the candidates who answered TheJournal.ie‘s audit are featured in each of the articles below.
Achievements
Brexit
Do you want Brexit to happen? Should Ireland make concessions on the backstop?
EU Army
Are you in favour of an EU Army?
Daylight Savings
Corporation Tax
Do you want Ireland to maintain its current corporation tax regime?
Climate Change
Should Ireland increase its carbon tax? What other climate change measures should Ireland introduce?
Immigration
Farming
What would you change about Europe’s agricultural policy?
The Future
If elected, do you promise to sit for the entire five-year term?
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