So I got the campaign job guys! I have to say I was excited to get the position but also extremely nervous about what was ahead. I should warn you guys that because I am working for the Irish government I won't be able to tell you everything that goes on behind closed doors, but I promise to fill you in on what I can! The first day the Dail was back in session, the front of Leinster House was crowded with protesters, some peaceful and quiet, others being dragged away by the Garda, or Irish police! Needless to say it was an interesting way to arrive to the office. Once inside I was greeted by my T.D.'s equivalent to a chief of staff, Finola, and taken up to the office. It is fairly small by American standards. There are only three of us who work in there. My senator is named Cait (pronounced my like cot-ch) Keane, a member of the Fine Gael party. She is currently running a campaign to move into the Dail as a representative for Dublin South-West! She is the speaker for Fine Gael on all environment, housing and planning issues. My first two days have been full of work, from reading research documents on radon usage, summarizing the country's plan for a new water utility, and briefing the senator on bills going to the floor this term! It has been super fast-paced and challenging but nothing out of my range of ability. It is going to be a busy three weeks preparing for the election, which even if she losses isn't the end of the world because she can still hold her seat in the Senate.
I'm off to watch the vote for Scottish independence with some mates at the pub!
From Dublin, With Love
No comments:
Post a Comment