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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

# Vote Early Vote Often

# Vote Early Vote Often

This is the new ballot paper you'll be using at the next election

Oct 6th 2015, 5:46 PM 26,622 Views 83 Comments

The government has agreed to a redesign in order to make the papers more user-friendly.

The people in charge of the referendum are confident this ballot paper won't confuse you

# Same-Sex Marriage

# Same-Sex Marriage

The people in charge of the referendum are confident this ballot paper won't confuse you

Apr 13th 2015, 12:27 PM 20,956 Views 335 Comments

That’s despite a very similar ballot paper confusing voters during the Seanad referendum two years ago.

In Photos: The painstaking and forensic process of counting the votes

# Final Countdown

# Final Countdown

In Photos: The painstaking and forensic process of counting the votes

May 24th 2014, 5:53 PM 6,681 Views 7 Comments

Open ballot box. Take out votes. Sort out first preferences. Repeat ad nauseum.

PIC: Low turnout reported as voters decide on Seanad and Court of Appeal

# Exercise The Franchise

# Exercise The Franchise

PIC: Low turnout reported as voters decide on Seanad and Court of Appeal

Oct 4th 2013, 3:15 PM 13,723 Views 117 Comments

Have you voted yet?

Minister expects low turnout and senators to respect referendum result

# Get Out The Vote

# Get Out The Vote

Minister expects low turnout and senators to respect referendum result

Oct 3rd 2013, 10:27 AM 3,812 Views 80 Comments

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.

Tóibín: Abortion bill has not received sufficient debate

# Abortion Bill

# Abortion Bill

Tóibín: Abortion bill has not received sufficient debate

Jul 2nd 2013, 9:00 PM 4,548 Views 59 Comments

The Sinn Féin TD was the only member of his party to vote against the bill tonight in the Dáil.

Could Ireland change how it elects its TDs? Here are the options

# Get Out The Vote

# Get Out The Vote

Could Ireland change how it elects its TDs? Here are the options

May 25th 2013, 7:15 AM 6,475 Views 35 Comments

The Constitutional Convention has agreed that changes to Dáil elections might also include an entirely new electoral system.

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