Animal Protection in Irish Politics (2011–2020)
Author Information
Author(s): Hus Annick, McCulloch Steven P.
Primary Institution: Edinburgh Medical School, Biomedical Sciences, Hugh Robson Building, Edinburgh EH8 9XD, UK
Hypothesis
How has the prominence of animal protection issues in Ireland evolved according to manifesto analysis of the 2011, 2016, and 2020 general elections?
Conclusion
The study shows a growing recognition of animal protection in Irish political discourse, with significant increases in the frequency and positivity of related statements in party manifestos over the election years.
Supporting Evidence
- Animal protection statements in party manifestos increased from 43 in 2011 to 178 in 2020.
- Positive statements about animal protection rose from 29 in 2011 to 113 in 2020.
- Farmed animal welfare was the most salient issue in each general election analyzed.
Takeaway
This study looked at how Irish political parties have talked about animal welfare over the years, showing that more and more people care about it now.
Methodology
The study analyzed election manifestos from the 2011, 2016, and 2020 general elections using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Limitations
The methodology employed a single-coding approach, which may overlook nuanced statements that address multiple issues.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on political parties in Ireland, with no specific demographic data on individual participants.
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