Ireland has too many politicians - says Taoiseach

Ireland has too many politicians, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has claimed today as he called for the abolition of the Seanad.

Ireland has too many politicians - says Taoiseach

Ireland has too many politicians, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has claimed today as he called for the abolition of the Seanad.

Announcing details of a referendum on the scrapping of the upper house of the Oireachtas, the Taoiseach said “radical change and reform” was needed to create a leaner, more effective and more accountable political system.

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