Sinn Féin proposes political reforms

Sinn Féin has launched a series of proposals for political reform which would alter the method of how TDs and senators are elected, would automatically make the North’s 18 MPs members of Dáil, and give members of the Assembly speaking time.

Sinn Féin has proposed that two thirds of the Dáil should be elected from giant seven-seater constituencies with the remaining third elected through a list system. The party believes the partial list system would result in Dáil membership being “more diverse and representative” and would ensure the election of more under-represented groups.

The party also proposes changing the Constitution to allow the North’s 18 MPs automatically become members of the Dáil meaning “immediate speaking and consultative rights”.