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Comparison of Sinn Féin's policy in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Kouba, Tomáš ; Perottino, Michel (advisor) ; Říchová, Blanka (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with a comparative analysis of two parts of the Sinn Féin party, which as the only relevant political party appears in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Both parts of the party received unordinary support in the recent British and Irish elections and will sit in the Irish, Northern Ireland and British Parliaments. Sinn Féin is presented as republican, nationalist, left-wing party that seeks to unite Ireland in one state from its inception in the early 20th century. The thesis will deal with the similarities and differences in the functioning of the parties in both parts of the island. Account will be taken of the development of the party as such, the structure of the party organization, funding and programs for the 2017 (Northern Ireland Assembly), 2019 (House of Commons) and 2020 (Dáil Éireann) elections. Based on the individual findings, a comparative analysis will take place. During the analyzes, it is important to take into account the political systems of both countries where the party works, which have a fundamental influence on the behavior of individual parts. The conclusion of the thesis will then provide a final analysis of individual research, which will either confirm or refute the hypothesis of the bachelor's thesis.
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Influence of single transferable vote on intraparty competition in the Republic of Ireland
Novák, Ladislav ; Lebeda, Tomáš (advisor) ; Mlejnek, Josef (referee)
The thesis deals with working of single transferable vote electoral system and its effects on political system. First the system is introduced and subsequently the main benefits and deficiencies are identified. The thesis especially aims at its effects on relations between political actors, specifically at Dáil elections in Ireland. Primary focus is laid on clarifying the relation among Dáil candidates from the same party. Among them a phenomenon called intra- party competition appears. The author searches if the single transferable vote is responsible, examines the nature of the conflict and describes the consequences for relations within parties. Secondary the author focuses on the nature of relations between candidates or deputies and their constituents. He examines, if the transferable vote is responsible for increased closeness of those relations, and for significant concentration of deputies on constituency work. The author uses clientelism and brokerage concepts. The last part of the thesis deals with political parties in context of the single transferable vote. The influence on cohesion, party discipline and relations of the party centers to candidates and deputies is examined. The thesis also concerns certain tensions between party centers and local structures.
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