Election should be on November 29, O’Gorman says

Election should be on November 29, O’Gorman says

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The transcript discusses the political context and the Green Party's stance on a pre-Christmas election. The leader of the Green Party expresses a preference for a November 29 election to provide certainty and allow time to pass key legislation, including the Maternity Protection Bill and hate crime legislation. The rationale for this timing is to avoid campaigning during the Christmas season and to complete legislative priorities. The final decision will be made after discussions with coalition partners.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What date does the speaker propose for the election to provide certainty to the Irish people?

November 29th

January 5th

December 15th

October 31st

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bill is mentioned as a priority to be completed before the proposed election date?

Maternity Protection Bill

Healthcare Improvement Bill

Education Reform Bill

Environmental Protection Bill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the timing of the election in relation to the Christmas season?

It should be held after Christmas

It should be postponed indefinitely

It should be held before Christmas

It should be held during Christmas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker emphasize the need for a November 29th election?

To avoid campaigning during Christmas

To coincide with a national holiday

To align with international elections

To reduce election costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which piece of legislation is NOT mentioned as a priority in the discussion?

Finance Bill

Hate Crime Legislation

Gambling Act

Education Reform Bill