Left-winger Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency • FRANCE 24 English

tougher in with a modest smile. Katherine Connelly thanks supporters and vows to unite a new republic and be an inclusive president of Ireland. I regard it as an absolute honor the vote I have been given and I will represent you nationally and internationally to the best of my ability and as professionally and as humanely as possible. go to meet him. A former clinical psychologist and barrista, the 68-year-old has been an outspoken advocate for leftist causes, which some suggest could complicate the diplomatic role of the president. Connelly has been criticized for her EU skepticism and stances on Israel’s actions in Gaza, views that critics say are extreme. As you said, in the recent past, you didn’t trust the US. I absolutely it was in the context of arming and resourcing the genocide in Palestine. The genocide the US is dangerous in that sense. Absolutely. In that sense, absolutely. Conny’s campaign has been popular with young people who approve of her commitment to social justice and criticism of the EU’s growing militarization using podcasts and social media, including a viral post of her showing off her nifty footwork. Connelly has united the majority of left-wing parties including the largest opposition member Shinfane which did not put forward a candidate of its own in the election along with the social democrats and labor. I want to congratulate Katherine H on becoming the next president of Ireland. H and uh can I just say that Katherine H will be a president for all of us and she will be my president and I really would like to wish her all the very very best. Her election comes at a tumultuous time in the country’s capital, which has seen riots this week after an alleged sexual assault involving a 10-year-old girl outside a hotel on Monday. That along with anger over a housing crisis and the cost of living means voters are turning to Connelly as a symbol of change.

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland’s left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory against her centre-right rival. Connolly, 68, said Saturday evening at Dublin Castle that she would champion diversity and be a voice for peace and one that “builds on our policy of neutrality.”
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33 comments

  9. Well done the Irish voters ,on the right side of history ,keep up the Good work ,Greetings from the KHUMRI. Part of the oppressed UK .Wales Ireland,Scotland Kernew ,stay united against Fascist Zionist led London Government and fascism .

  11. Psychologist AND barrister? That's exciting, to have someone so qualified to see to the wellbeing and rights of the people. Gives me hope. Best of luck to her.

  13. Things not found in this video:

    No use of the term "far-left".

    No accusations of the Russians.

    No gaggle of leftists in the comments screaming about the "death of democracy" or "communism is on the rise".

    No statement from the EU that there needs to be a "do over".

    Amazing how that happens when these guys get the person they want.

  19. I was surprised it was a leftwinger! When a woman goes into power these days, they are usually a conservative (think Germany, Italy, and now Japan…)

  29. Another country embracing woke. Bravo Ireland. Diversity is tops on her main political agenda… The sheeple deserve what they voted for.

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