Organisation: Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Constitution

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Electoral reform - Dáil should follow this wise advice

DEMOCRACY is undermined by two terrible twins: apathy and hostility. Right now there are far too many reasons for this disengagement and anything that might challenge it should be welcomed.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Lower voting age among electoral reform proposals

The Government was urged today to lower the voting age for Dáil elections by a year to 17.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Election reform to be examined

A cross-party group of TDs and senators is to look at reforming elections in Ireland, it was revealed today.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2009

FF accused of Lisbon trickery

FIANNA FÁIL has been accused of attempting to secure a yes vote in any future Lisbon referendum by ensuring Government receives more airtime on the matter than its opposition rivals.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2008