None Of The Above

[culloty82]

With 30-35% "Don't Knows" regularly recorded in opinion polls, is there an argument for adding such an option to Irish ballot papers? Abstention is generally ignored, vote-spoiling serves as a protest but sends no real message, but NOTA specifically expresses discontent towards the existing political options.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Great idea. Will never, ever, ever be contemplated by Ireland's political world.

[DannyInvincible]

With 30-35% "Don't Knows" regularly recorded in opinion polls, is there an argument for adding such an option to Irish ballot papers? Abstention is generally ignored, vote-spoiling serves as a protest but sends no real message, but NOTA specifically expresses discontent towards the existing political options.

But for what end? It's unlikely the established parties will suddenly offer up a candidate more suitable to your preferences. If you're not content with the options available, I suppose you can always stand for election yourself?

[NeverFeltBetter]

Its not that hard to get on the ballot really, but the entire system is weighed against Independents (as it is everywhere really, nature of the beast).