Radical plan to overhaul electoral register

Commission would also combat fake news and regulate political ads

Combating fake news, regulating political advertising online, and fixing the electoral register are central to radical Government plans to establish an Electoral Commission.

The plans are detailed in two confidential Cabinet memos seen by the Irish Examiner. They also include provisions to allow 16-year-olds ‘pre-register to vote’ and making it easier for homeless people to be able to vote.