Gender and Candidate Success in the 2011 Irish General Election

PSA Women and Politics Biennual Conference, 'Making a Difference for Women,' February 2012

23 Pages Posted: 4 Aug 2013

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Fiona Buckley

University College Cork

Mack Mariani

Xavier University

Claire McGing

National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI Maynooth)

Timothy White

Xavier University

Date Written: February 12, 2012

Abstract

Female representation in the Irish Dáil remains substantially lower than in most other democratic nations. Just 26 of the 166 seats in Dáil Éireann are held by women. In this study, we analyse using regression analysis, the political and personal backgrounds of male and female candidates in the 2011 Irish General Election. We also take into account the effects of incumbency and party on the electoral success for all candidates. Our study finds that prior service in a local legislature is more important for women candidates than for male candidates.

Keywords: Women in Politics, Ireland, Gender, Candidate Success, 2011 General Election

Suggested Citation

Buckley, Fiona and Mariani, Mack and McGing, Claire and White, Timothy, Gender and Candidate Success in the 2011 Irish General Election (February 12, 2012). PSA Women and Politics Biennual Conference, 'Making a Difference for Women,' February 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2305119 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2305119

Fiona Buckley (Contact Author)

University College Cork ( email )

Mack Mariani

Xavier University ( email )

Cincinnati, OH 45207
United States

Claire McGing

National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI Maynooth) ( email )

2nd Floor
Iontas Building
Maynooth, County Kildare W23 F2H6
Ireland

Timothy White

Xavier University ( email )

Cincinnati, OH 45207
United States

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