Citizens' Assembly recommends fixed Dail terms of 4 years

Dail terms should be fixed at four years, the Citizens' Assembly has recommended.

Citizens' Assembly recommends fixed Dail terms of 4 years

Dail terms should be fixed at four years, the Citizens' Assembly has recommended.

In a tight vote, a majority of the Assembly (51%) backed changes to the current system, where terms can last just over five years and the decision on calling an election within that timeframe rests with the Taoiseach.

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