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Clontarf Residents’ Association Seeks Feedback On Election Poster Proposal
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Last year, Clontarf Residents’ Association (CRA) received a suggestion that candidates be asked to limit the number of election posters during this years’ elections, on the basis that the production of non-recoverable, non-recyclable fossil fuel based posters is contrary to the principle of a circular economy, objectionable in the context of a climate crisis, and that the quantity of posters interferes with enjoyment of natural amenities.
In conversation with candidates last year, CRA received feedback around:
- concerns about recognition of new candidates;
- the limitations of using digital only platforms which exclude some voters and reinforce existing preferences; and
- the importance of traditional universal communication as part of the democratic process.
Several candidates said they reused their posters.
Taking this feedback into account; having trialled 90-second videos on Love Clontarf for the local elections; and noting that there were over 600 posters on the coast road between Clontarf Dart station and the junction of James Larkin Road/ Causeway Road for the recent local and European elections, CRA are proposing a limit on the number of posters per candidate and a ban on posters on the coast road.
Bray Tidy Towns made a similar request to candidates for Bray - a limit of 50 posters and an exclusion area including the seafront - and received full support.
Please share your views on this proposal, that addresses environmental concerns about election posters while also supporting the democratic process in the upcoming general election, by completing this survey.