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Firstly I'd like to introduce myself to any citizen who may be unware of who this poser is 🙂
My name is Seán Power and I'm an outgoing TD from the present Dáil. I am running in an effort to once again represent the citizens of the South East region. I'm a member of the ISRP, which is an ideal party for my with it's focus on social and economic justice and fairness. I'm very active on the forum, in the media and on comment threads (sometimes a bit too active!) I'd like to think I'm a friendly approachable guy that gets down to business when it comes to arguing what I feel is in the best interests of our community and nation.

This is just a quick overview of my opinions on certain issues. Feel free to prod and question anything I've left out through a PM or comment. My only request is that it is a matter concerning my personal view on a policy.

Neutrality
This policy is essential for our growth in the current circumstances. A delicate balance must be maintained. However when it comes to defending a small nation from attack I believe we have a duty to respond in an appropriate manner. Whether that is by an engagement in the conflict or not should be based on whether it will impact on our own security.

Military
The organisational structures are in need of some reform. The War Council Act when some way to addressing the problems of passing proposals in the Dáil at short notice when there was a need for quick action to defend our proud nation. It is necessary to ensure that the Dáil, as the representative voice of the people, is not bypassed in efforts to use the War Council for purposes outside its powers. Thankfully the WC was not consituted to act ultra vires in deciding on particpation in the defence of eGreece. Congressmen / TDs require the best information available to make a fully informed decision on whether to sign an MPP with another country. In my view military secrecy should at the point bow to democratic necessity.

Society
The Dáil, thanks to an initiative by Tayto, passed an interesting piece of legislation on secular emarriage. This Act shows the input the Dáil can have on social issues on its willingness to participate in community affairs. I myself try to contribute the social fabric of eIreland through my publication The Gateway Drug. There you can find articles on a range of topics including on wars, politics, music and economics. In my term just passed my biggest regret was not reporting in the media on Dáil threads as they arose. I've tried to rectify this by giving a snapshot of my voting record here.

That however doesn't represent the hard work put into discussion of topics prior to putting to a vote. In an effort to improve participation of citizens in the Dáil I promise to report on discussions being held as they arise, aswell as adding a person opinion to the debate. I feel this type of linkage between Dáil and media is needed so much that I promise to carry this out whether I am elected or not.

Economy
My primary concern with regard to the economy is the appreciation of the IEP. Taxes have been lowered by the current Minister of Finance on successive occasions to the betterment of the economy and citizens in general. I supported the good work of Brian Boru in stabilising the tax base through a reliance on income tax and I support if in his future endevours to increase the availability of cheap raw materials which will help our economic competativeness abroad. Not only is he a master at helping stimulate the economy, he aways has an eye on social justice. It is with this focus on social justice that I will publish a proposal for a "fair wage" which has been delayed due to the need for me to acclimatise myself to the hard work of the Dáil as a first time TD/ Congressman. That learning period being over I feel this initative will go beyond the minimum wage and ensure workers are not exploited. Linking the fair wage to profits should also ensure that managers see it is not something that will run them out of business, but just codify the equitable wages which are given by most companies.

Here's an example of how the fair wage would work:
Sean has 95 wellness and 4 skill so has productivity of 20.
One product is created with 5 productivity units therefore Sean has created 4 products.
(Market price) 12 I.EP - (cost price without labour) 8.75 = 3.25 (profit of one unit)
3.25 x 5 = 16.25 (total profit created by employee)
What is considered a "fair wage" would need to be above a percentage agreed by the Dáil.

Thank you very much for watching, reading, or ignoring this manifesto 🙂
My own true and only wish is that you vote for active candidates who will engage in discussions in the Dáil (in public). Remember you can always share your own view in the Dáil as a citizen and through debate and getting an understanding of the issues we can formulate policy and laws to benefit this nation and grow as we deserve to.... for we are eIrish!

Seán Power
TD for the South East
ISRP member


*edit* Wanted to give my personal view of this IRP/Independent Voices merger:

If we look at the guiding principles of both parties we see that some harsh compromises will need to be made for the too to fit together snuggly.

IRP originally set out to shake things up and their goal was promoting "radical" and "anarchist" policies, some may say at the expense of using proven policies and improving incrementally on those with defects.

Independent voice embraced the fully political spectrum more widely and was to be a place of nurturance for a wide range of views without any focus on being "radical" or "anarchist".

Whatever emerges from the merger of Independent Voices and the Irish Radical Party will surely be unrecognisable from either of their two component parties. The tension between radical and independent ideologies will, no doubt, be played down by those at the top of the power structure of both parties with the most to gain from a consolidated membership.

I for one welcome the new party, in whatever form it emerges as after the compromises have been chizelled out, as an interesting development in Irish politics. But this interesting development seems to be coming about at the expense of one borne not so long ago, Independent Voices.