Todd: So how do you choose the Taoiseach.
Ruth: The Taoiseach is chosen by the people. So we vote in the Prime Minister, but we also vote in the President as well. We get to choose both.
Todd: OK, well, thats quite interesting. Do the elections happen at the same time?
Ruth: No, usually they happen seperately.
Todd: OK, so whats the point of having the President?
Ruth: Im not sure. I dont really know. Im not big into politics, so Im not sure how the whole thing works.
Todd: Right, right.
Ruth: But I just know that we have a president as well.
Todd: Well, have you ever had a female Taoiseach, a female Prime Minister?
Ruth: The eres never been a female Taoiseach, only female presidents. Weve had two female presidents. Mary McAleese and before her, Mary Robinson.
Todd: OK, now is Ireland do most of the people vote? Do you have a high voter turnout?
Ruth: Quite a lot of people do vote. Mainly, older people, though. Younger people dont vote so much.
Todd: Thats not good.
Ruth: No, not very good at all.
Todd: Yeah, I think in the states its like 50%, or going down.
Ruth: Its probably that, but maybe on the lower side.
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