About Glass

Why Glass exists

Irish political discussion online is loud, polarised, and often disconnected from what people actually believe. Glass was built to fix that.

Glass gives citizens a direct, anonymous way to say where they stand on real issues — housing, healthcare, immigration, climate, the economy — and see exactly how their views compare to their neighbours, their county, and the country.

We built sliders instead of upvotes because political opinions aren't binary. You can support a policy strongly or weakly, and you can be informed or uncertain about an issue — Glass captures both, so the data actually reflects how people think.

For politicians, Glass is a direct channel to constituents that doesn't run through algorithm-driven outrage. They can see real sentiment on the issues they're voting on, and citizens can see exactly where their TDs and representatives stand — no spin, no inference from a press release.

Glass is based in Dublin, available across every constituency in Ireland, and free to use.

How Glass works

1. Rate the issues that matter to you

Use sliders to show where you stand on current political topics. Agree strongly? Slide all the way. Not sure? Say so — Glass captures nuance, not just yes or no.

2. See what your constituency actually thinks

Watch real-time, anonymised stats on what your constituency, county, and country think — broken down by topic and updated continuously as opinions come in. Whether you're in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or anywhere else in Ireland, your vote counts toward local polling that reflects your area.

3. Get matched with politicians who share your views

Glass compares your ratings against the positions of TDs, senators, and parties, and shows you who actually aligns with your views — not just who you've heard of most.

4. Suggest issues

If something isn't being talked about, suggest it. Popular suggestions get featured in the national feed where everyone can weigh in.

FAQs

Is Glass free to use?

Yes. Glass is free to download and use for both citizens and politicians on iOS and Android.

Is my data anonymous?

Your individual ratings are anonymised in the public aggregated stats — no one can see how you personally voted on an issue. See our Privacy Policy for full details on what's collected and how it's used.

Which areas of Ireland does Glass cover?

Glass is available nationwide. Citizens across all constituencies — from Dublin and Cork to Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and beyond — can rate issues and see local polling for their area.

How does the political matching work?

Glass compares your slider ratings against politicians' and parties' public positions and statements to show you who's actually closest to your views. It's based on where you and they stand on the same current issues, not on party labels or past votes.

Who should I vote for in an Irish election or by-election?

Glass helps you compare where you and local candidates align on the issues that matter to you. You can explore their positions, see how others in your constituency feel, and read statements directly from politicians before you decide — in Dublin, Galway, or anywhere else in Ireland.

What is the best app for Irish politics?

If you want a focused Irish politics app with less noise and clearer context, Glass is designed specifically for that: issue-by-issue ratings, live constituency polling, and direct explanations from TDs and candidates.

How is Glass different from a political compass test?

Political compass tests place you on a fixed left-right axis using theoretical questions. Glass is live and grounded in actual current Irish political issues, updated weekly — so your matching reflects what politicians are actually saying and doing right now, not abstract ideology.

Can I suggest an issue that isn't on the app yet?

Yes — use the "Suggest an Issue" feature in the app. Popular suggestions get featured in the national feed for everyone to weigh in on.

Is Glass affiliated with any political party?

No. Glass is fully independent and doesn't favour any party or candidate. The data is anonymised and aggregated — no individual's ratings are ever shared with politicians or parties.

How do politicians use Glass?

Politicians get weekly constituent sentiment data, a space to post their position on current issues with their reasoning, and tools to connect with constituents who genuinely share their views. It gives TDs and candidates a direct channel to the people they represent, without the noise of social media.

Can I delete my account and data?

Yes. See how to delete your account for instructions.

Our mission

Glass exists because social media failed politics. Outrage spreads faster than nuance, misinformation gets rewarded before it gets corrected, and the issues people actually care about get buried under the noise. Politics is too important to be left to the loudest people online — so we built something different. Real issues, real public opinion, real comparisons with politicians. Stop guessing what Ireland thinks, and see it. Meet the team behind Glass.