# October 27

All time

Commission criticises short window for publishing referendum guides

The Referendum Commission had 23 days to write, design and print its guide for the Oireachtas Inquiries referendum – and will only have 27 for the Fiscal Compact…

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Apr 23rd 2012, 6:04 PM

# Referendums

43 per cent of voters didn't understand Oireachtas Inquiries referendum by polling day

Only 57 per cent of voters claimed to understand the proposal, compared to 71 per cent who understood plans on judges’ pay.

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Apr 23rd 2012, 5:55 PM

# October 27

Kenny, Gilmore speak out for Yes vote in two referenda

The government leaders come out in force as the Irish Council for Civil Liberties hails declining support for Oireachtas inquiries.

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Oct 23rd 2011, 3:09 PM

# The Final Countdown

Registration for election and referendum voting closes today

If you haven’t gotten your vote sorted out yet, you’ve only got a few hours left to fix it. Here’s what you need to do.

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Oct 10th 2011, 11:36 AM

# October 27

You've got until Monday to get your voting forms submitted

Monday October 10 is your last day to register for voting in the election (or elections) and referenda. Here’s how to do it.

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Oct 7th 2011, 3:29 PM

# Race for the Áras

McGuinness blames ‘West Brit’ influence for references to IRA past

Martin McGuinness says there are “West Brit” elements in Dublin, some in the media, who obsess with his past in the IRA.

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Sep 20th 2011, 12:43 PM

# Race for the Áras

Norris and Davis to address independent TDs and Senators

The meeting of the technical group is the clearest hint yet that David Norris hasn’t ruled out re-entering the presidential race.

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Sep 15th 2011, 10:06 AM

# Race for the Áras

Davis will not follow Gallagher's lead of asking councils to drop support

Seán Gallagher has asked three councils to withdraw their support, so that they can nominate others – but Mary Davis won’t.

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Sep 13th 2011, 3:22 PM

# Referendum

Government publishes wording of Abbeylara referendum

The government has only published a draft version today – but the Bill needs passing in ten days if the ballot is to be held in time.

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Sep 12th 2011, 4:14 PM

# By-election

Government confirms October 27 as polling date for by-election

The election to fill Brian Lenihan’s seat in Dublin West will be held alongside the Presidential Election and two referenda.

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Sep 7th 2011, 3:48 PM

# Judicial Pay

Retired judge to oversee referendum on judges' pay

Bryan MacMahon, formerly of the High Court, will chair the Referendum Commission overseeing next month’s referendum.

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Sep 6th 2011, 2:25 PM