Those in favour of reform should vote yes

There is a misconception about the Seanad referendum that those in favour of reform should vote no. In fact reform can happen even if you vote yes.

In the 1930s the Seanad was abolished only for it to be re-created two years later. If it happened once, it can happen again.

In the event the referendum is approved, there is nothing stopping a future government asking the people to re-establish a reformed Seanad.

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