Politics in the Republic of Ireland

Building on the success of previous editions, Politics in the Republic of Ireland continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of government and politics in this seventh edition.

Written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyses and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes. It devotes chapters to every aspect of contemporary Irish government and politics, including the political parties and elections, the constitution, deliberative democracy, referendums, the Taoiseach and the governmental system, women and politics, the position of the Dáil, and Ireland’s place within the European Union.

Bringing readers up to date with the very latest developments, especially with the upheaval in the Irish party system and the implications of recent liberalising referendums, the seventh edition combines substance with a highly readable style, providing an accessible book that meets the needs of all those who are interested in knowing how politics and government operate in Ireland.

John Coakley is a fellow of the Geary Institute in University College Dublin, and an emeritus professor there.

Michael Gallagher is emeritus professor of comparative politics at Trinity College, University of Dublin.

Eoin O'Malley is an associate professor in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University.

Theresa Reidy is a senior lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork.