Euroferify: McGregor is unlikely to become the president of Ireland

It is very unlikely that Konor McGregor Martial Arts Lluchaador It may appear in Irish presidential electionsAnd two experts announced, despite the general information in the media claiming that the UFC champion will try to appear in the presidential vote, which will be held before November 11.

McGregor, which has become The personality of the Irish extremist rightHe jumped to the main headlines last Friday when he announced on Instagram that it would appear for the presidential elections with a anti -immigration platform. But many media outlets did not explain that their chances of appearing in electoral voting cards It is very rare.

McGregor, which was announced last year Responsible for violating a woman and her mistreatment in Dublin He faced other charges Sexual assault in Spain France, Donald Trump recently received him at the White House as part of a visit on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day.

Also received Illon Musk’s support And the bleeding of the bickens Andrew Tate, which He faces humans And organized crime related to the exploitation of women. From the White House press room, McGregor launched a series of baseless accusations against the Dublin government, saying that “illegal immigration is Will in the country.”

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, counter -attack saying that McGregor “He does not talk on behalf of the Irish people in any way“In his announcement on Instagram last Friday, McGregor made a deceptive promises in his attempt to collect support, saying it was “Open” to the European Union AgreementNew legislation aims to distribute the burden of asylum for asylum between the member states of the European Union, and this would provide the agreement to the referendum.

But even if he was elected president, I could not fulfill any of the promises Without supporting the government or parliament. EUROVERIify spoke with two legal experts to explain the reason that the capabilities of McGregor are practically empty.

Can McGregor appear for the presidency?

Irish President It is chosen directly by the Irish people For seven states of year. The president cannot appear in more than two states. This position is currently holding Michael de Hegnaz, Achieving his second termAnd the following elections must be held before November 11.

He must be the presidential candidate Irish citizen is more than 35 years oldMcGregor’s standard. But the candidate must also propose at least 20 members of Oilachtas or the Irish Parliament or at least four of the 31 local authorities in Ireland.

The former president can also nominate himself. Eoin O’Alley, Professor of Political Science in Dublin, told “Euronews” that McGregor opportunities go beyond these thresholds They are “very unlikely”.

There are no 20 members of OIRACHTAS support their nominationOmali explained, although the municipalities have supported candidates in the past, McGregor is “A controversial figure” As for this to happen again.

“This is the highest position in the country. He is the first person in Ireland. Therefore, we have created constitutional quality controls,” Jennifer Cavana, a law professor at the Technology University in the southeast. “The parliamentary path will be fully banned Loyalty to political parties. The road of local authorities is very free and in the past we had very expensive candidates. “

“But remember this person Don’t be very popular in Ireland“He adds.” It may look very common outside Ireland. Inside Ireland, it is not very popular. It is certainly not like some social media platforms that want to try to believe those abroad. “

Can the president prevent the legislation of the European Union?

In his Instagram, McGregor suggested that he could use his powers if he is elected as president “Confronting the government” and “opposition” that Ireland is in line with the recent European Union legislation Known as Agreement on immigration and asylumThe European Union countries approved in December 2023 after years of difficult negotiations. It was approved by the European Parliament in April last year, the agreement It intends to renew completely European Union migration and asylum policy.

Although the 27 countries in the European Union They are forced to comply with the agreementTwo (Ireland and Denmark) has the possibility of excluding themselves from asylum legislation, borders, immigration, police cooperation or criminal justice. However, last July, the European Commission certain Ireland has “chose to abide” with the agreement after the vote in Oilachtas in July.

On Tuesday this week, the government agreed Reforming plan for Irish legislation In terms of resorting to controlling the agreement. The Irish presidency is a largely festive role with limited powers, which means that returning to this decision, says McGregor says it will, will be in practice.

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The president must sign the bills, however They cannot be moderate. If the president refuses to sign a bill in protest, a presidential committee is signed by his name within a few days, which he can follow The separation procedure.

“They cannot say that They will not submit a law because they do not like“Jennifer Cavanag explains.” The question is whether it is constitutional or not. “The president can also send the legislation to the Supreme Court. But if the Supreme Court says that the legislation is constitutional, they must sign it or Reduce“.

And celebration of the referendum?

McGregor emphasized that “I will present to the referendum” any The draft law to amend the Irish regulations About asylum, saying it was “the decision of the people of Ireland.” But the Irish president has no ability to hold a referendum.

In principle, in Ireland can hold two types of referendumA constitutional referendum, which requires the approval of both rooms of the Irish parliament and the normal referendum, which requires a request for the president by both chambers. But it has not been celebrated before Normal referendum in IrelandIn both cases, Irish President has the ability to start the referendum.

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