Nick Delehanty, independent politician and former corporate lawyer, discusses his experience navigating Ireland’s presidential nomination process and his insights on the political landscape after his recent campaign.
Expect to learn about the structural barriers facing independent candidates in Irish politics, how party whips control council nominations, and why the presidential election system needs reform. Nick shares his observations on the challenges of building new political parties, the influence of NGOs on government policy, and how rotating Taoiseach arrangements affect constitutional dynamics.
The conversation explores how Ireland’s political system protects incumbents, the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on domestic policy, and the concerning trend of policies being implemented with minimal democratic oversight. Nick also discusses his future political plans and why he believes more young people need to challenge the established political consensus on issues from housing to climate policy.
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