Government recommits to referendum on extending voting rights to Irish abroad

Mr Coveney said: “This Government is committed to holding a referendum to extend the rights of our citizens outside the state to vote in future presidential elections.” Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has reiterated the Government’s commitment to holding a referendum to extend voting rights in future presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State.

The minister said Ireland would be stronger for the inclusion of emigrants in presidential elections, and that the Government would work to provide the electorate with as much information as possible before casting their vote.