Mary Lou McDonald press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election

Mary Lou McDonald press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election

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The video discusses the upcoming general election, highlighting the choice between traditional parties and a new government led by Sinn Fein. It emphasizes Sinn Fein's vision for change, focusing on affordable housing, healthcare transformation, and childcare. The party's strategy includes running a large number of candidates to offer a real choice for the Irish people, aiming to lead a government without traditional parties for the first time in a century.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historic opportunity mentioned in the first section?

To continue with the current government

To elect a government led by Sinn Fein

To abolish all political parties

To form a coalition with Finnegale and Fianna

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a promise made by Sinn Fein in the second section?

Making housing affordable

Transforming health services

Delivering affordable childcare

Increasing taxes for the average worker

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Sinn Fein's stance on housing as mentioned in the second section?

To make housing more expensive

To make housing affordable for working people

To maintain the current housing policies

To privatize all housing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many candidates has Sinn Fein selected for the election as mentioned in the third section?

80

71

60

50

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Sinn Fein's ambition regarding the composition of the next government?

To form a coalition with Finnegale

To have a government without Finnegale or Fianna

To support a government led by Fianna

To remain in opposition