Will next election see most dramatic transformation since foundation of the State?

IT IS very possible that in the next general election, whether it is in 2015 or 2016, the Irish people will vote for the most dramatic transformation in politics since the foundation of the State, writes Rory Hearne

The recent elections, opinion polls, and Irish Water protests suggest that a coalition combining Sinn Féin, a new leftist party, independents, and small parties could form the next government. This would be the first leftist government in our history.

There is widespread citizen disaffection with establishment politics, stemming from the Government’s failure to deliver their promised “democratic revolution” and protect the vulnerable and communities.