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# Get out the vote

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This is the new ballot paper you'll be using at the next election
The government has agreed to a redesign in order to make the papers more user-friendly.
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Oct 6th 2015, 5:46 PM
# Same-Sex Marriage
The people in charge of the referendum are confident this ballot paper won't confuse you
That’s despite a very similar ballot paper confusing voters during the Seanad referendum two years ago.
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Apr 13th 2015, 12:27 PM
# Final Countdown
In Photos: The painstaking and forensic process of counting the votes
Open ballot box. Take out votes. Sort out first preferences. Repeat ad nauseum.
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May 24th 2014, 5:53 PM
# Exercise the franchise
PIC: Low turnout reported as voters decide on Seanad and Court of Appeal
Have you voted yet?
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Oct 4th 2013, 3:15 PM
# Get out the vote
Minister expects low turnout and senators to respect referendum result
Phil Hogan said he’s not worried about claims senators may disrupt the government’s legislative agenda if the public votes to abolish the Seanad. Though he was speaking before last night’s defeat in the chamber.
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Oct 3rd 2013, 10:27 AM
# Abortion bill
Tóibín: Abortion bill has not received sufficient debate
The Sinn Féin TD was the only member of his party to vote against the bill tonight in the Dáil.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 9:00 PM
# Get out the vote
Could Ireland change how it elects its TDs? Here are the options
The Constitutional Convention has agreed that changes to Dáil elections might also include an entirely new electoral system.
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May 25th 2013, 7:15 AM