Elaine Mullally: "Voters Should Question Whether Their Candidates Align with Their Values"
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Independent candidate Elaine Mullally has reflected on the March Family and Care Referendum, where 67.7% of voters decisively opted for a double 'No' Mullally, who publicly supported the 'No No' position, is urging voters to consider whether their choices in the general election align with the values they expressed during the referendum.
Speaking about the outcome, Mullally said, "The people of Laois sent a clear message in March. This overwhelming double 'No' was a firm rejection of the proposals put forward. Now, voters need to ask themselves whether their candidates truly represent the principles they stood for."
A Disconnect Between Voters and Political Parties Mullally noted the divide between the electorate’s decision and the positions of major political parties. Willie Aird’s Fine Gael, Sean Fleming and Austin Stack’s Fianna Fáil, and Brian Stanley—then a Sinn Féin representative—all belonged to parties that campaigned for a 'Yes Yes' vote.
Subsequent revelations that government parties withheld critical information about the potential implications of a 'Yes Yes' outcome have further underscored this disconnect. “It’s deeply concerning that voters were not given the full picture before being asked to make such a crucial decision,” Mullally said. “This lack of transparency highlights why we need representatives who truly stand for accountability.” A Clear Choice for Families and Communities Mullally emphasised that the referendum was about more than constitutional amendments. “This was about protecting families and rejecting vague, poorly thought-out proposals,” she explained. “The result showed that voters want practical, common-sense solutions, not rushed reforms.” An Opportunity for Change With the general election fast approaching, Mullally is urging voters to reflect on the alignment between their referendum choices and their selection of candidates.
“The referendum was a clear expression of values,” she said. “It’s now up to voters to ensure those values are reflected in the candidates they elect.” Elaine Mullally’s message is clear: the electorate’s strong 'No No' stance must translate into choosing representatives who will uphold those principles.
