Sample Questions to ask Parliamentary Candidates
Below is a list of sample questions regarding the Irish community. You can localise these questions to make them more relevant to your own centre or societies activities and the local Irish communities' needs and aspirations.
- This centre has played a vital role in meeting the needs of (London)'s Irish community. What is your Party's policy on retaining centres such as this?
- As you may know, the Irish have long contributed to Britain's cultural life. What can your Party do to assist Irish cultural and sporting associations continue to flourish?
- Gaelic sports are the fastest growing in schools across England. Given the need for more sporting activity, especially amongst communities with poor health profiles such as the Irish, what can your Party do to continue this advancement?
- How will your Party sustain the Northern Ireland peace process?
- The Irish have an ageing population in Britain and a poor health profile. Evidence shows that Irish people do not access services in proportion to their need. What can your Party do to alleviate this?
- Evidence shows that Britain's Irish community is disproportionately affected by mental health difficulties but is less likely to access care services. Is there anything your Party will do to change this?
- Due to historic reasons, Irish people in Britain can feel socially excluded. What can your Party do to enable Britain's Irish community engage with wider society?
- The Irish have the highest rates of cancer in the country. Is there anything your Party will do to ensure more Irish people access preventative services?
- The Irish contribution to cultural and economic life in Britain can hardly be overstated. Yet the Irish are more likely than average to suffer with health, housing and employment problems to name just a few. Is there anything you will do make sure these contributions and areas of Irish need are recognised and addressed?