The world has completely changed since the 2022 election and it is important to examine the geopolitical impact the previous election has had, now that a new government may take its place.

Introduction: After fourteen years, the Republic of Ireland has a new President. On October 24 th , 2025, voters across the country went to the polling stations, with a majority, 63.4%, voting for independent candidate Catherine Connolly, who will be formally inaugurated on November 11 th . However, the biggest stories that emerged in the fallout of the election were not necessarily who the victor was, but the low voter turnout of 46%, and even more worrying, the record numbe