Election 2024: Independent Ireland wants to do the hokey pokey with the electorate

Like the children's song, the party’s manifesto will strike a chord with some but it lacks depth or detail when you fully tune in

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins speaking at RTÉ studios on the night of the Upfront with Katie Hannon party leaders’ debate last Monday. Picture: Naoise Culhane

In out, in out, shake it all about — Independent Ireland wants to do the hokey pokey with the electorate through broad-stroke promises and bombastic messaging.

A bit like the song, the party’s manifesto will strike a melodic tone among some voters, but lacks any sort of depth or detail when you fully tune in.