Only 1% of local councillors in Irish council chambers are non Irish nationals. This despite the fact that over 10% of the Irish population, according to CSO statistics, are non-Irish. That disconnect prompts the question: "Are our representatives truly representative." - Mairead's report scooped the title of Video Journalist of the Year at the National Student Media Awards. Mairead joined the Irish Examiner as a reporter this week.

Source: Irish Examiner July 07, 2020 16:52 UTC