The appointment of Eileen Flynn as Ireland's first Traveller senator in 2020 highlighted the necessity of giving marginalized communities a political voice. With migrants composing 15% of Irish society but facing significant under-representation in politics, it is crucial to ensure their voices are included in decision-making processes. Although local elections saw a rise in migrant candidates, the general election yielded little progress, with none of the immigrant candidates elected. Many candidates face challenges, including smaller social networks, limited resources, and experiences of racism, which hinder their ability to campaign effectively.
Democracy as a regime of the majority leaves minorities at risk, highlighting the need for under-represented voices at the decision-making table.
In Ireland, one in seven residents are migrants, yet they lack adequate representation in politics, where only 2.2% of local councillors are from migrant backgrounds.
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