Gareth Sheridan, a 36-year-old entrepreneur and former presidential hopeful, discusses his experience attempting to secure a nomination for Ireland’s presidency and shares insights on the country’s political landscape.
Expect to learn about the challenges Sheridan faced during his presidential nomination campaign, including what he describes as a coordinated “block” by major political parties that prevented independent candidates from securing council nominations. The conversation explores Ireland’s housing crisis and its far-reaching impacts on healthcare, education, and community life, with Sheridan arguing that successive governments have failed in their constitutional obligation to address this fundamental issue.
This discussion covers the democratic deficit in Ireland’s presidential nomination process, the concerning trend of young Irish talent emigrating due to housing unaffordability, and Sheridan’s perspective on how Ireland needs forward-thinking leadership that includes younger voices in decision-making. Sheridan also shares insights from his business experience developing pharmaceutical technology in Florida and his motivations for returning to Ireland despite the challenges.
The conversation provides a candid look at Irish politics from the perspective of a young entrepreneur who attempted to challenge the established system, offering fresh perspectives on how Ireland might address its most pressing national issues.
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