The Irish Catholic Bishops have published a statement for General Election 2024 urging the faithful to be a “people of hope” as they discern how to vote.

The statement which includes questions for candidates has seven key takeaways: All eligible to vote should exercise their right to maximise the common good; Homelessness is unacceptable. The inability to acquire a home affects social cohesion and is a scandal; Politicians should lead by welcoming all immigrants who come with a willingness to contribute to our society to contribute to our society; The deliberate taking of human life undermines civilised society; Political parties must urgently address pollution, climate change and loss of biodiversity; The war in Gaza and the Middle East must stop now; Church-State structured dialogue is not functioning and in need of review