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Saving the Seanad, not bloody likely
Once again the nation was treated this week to the sights and sounds of the returning Seanad. Not that most of the population had noticed that it had been away. Various people, most of them senators of long standing, used … Continue reading
Posted in GE11, Seanad, seanad eireann, seanad reform
Tagged Dáil, Dáil Éireann, Oireachtas, Seanad, seanad eireann
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Alternatives to lists and quotas to reduce clientelism and offer the electorate more diverse voting options
Image via Wikipedia Long form version of a post I have over on Political Reform. Discussion about political change, and in particular where electoral reform is concerned, tends to start by identifying a problem by examining its symptoms and then … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Seanad, seanad eireann, seanad reform
Tagged Constituency, Dáil Éireann, Oireachtas, politics, Seanad, seanad eireann, Single transferable vote, Teachta Dála
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Does Ivor Callely own any property at all?
Yesterday Sen Callely said in respect of the property in West Cork that he was claiming allowances and mileage from that “I have a right to reside in west Cork but it’s not in my ownership.” This was in response … Continue reading
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Tagged Bertie Ahern, Fianna Fail, ivor callely, Oireachtas, Seanad, seanad reform, West Cork
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An open letter on Seanad Reform
The proposal that Fine Gael policy should be to abolish the Seanad after the next election as announced by the party leader Enda Kenny leaves me in two minds. As a means to put down a marker to the government … Continue reading
Posted in enda kenny, fine gael, Seanad, seanad eireann, seanad reform
Tagged abolish, enda kenny, fine gael, irish politics, politics, Seanad, seanad reform
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