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Big questions for Ireland: The Dáil, Citizens' Assemblies, and Irish democracy

Politics
Ireland
Started April 17, 2026

Electoral reform, Citizens' Assemblies, and how to restore trust in Irish politics.

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Institutional design — Dáil, Seanad, courts, and integrity.

Optional references: Electoral Commission Ireland · Oireachtas · Courts Service · Venice Commission

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The number of TDs in Dáil Éireann should be increased to improve parliamentary scrutiny as the population and legislative workload grow.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Ireland's Citizens' Assemblies have been a genuine democratic innovation and should be used more frequently for complex policy questions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Ireland should consider moving to a unicameral parliament by abolishing or fundamentally reforming the Seanad.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Lowering the voting age to 16 in all elections would strengthen democratic participation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Dáil sitting hours should be extended and reformed so TDs spend more time scrutinising legislation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Political donations from corporations and property developers should be banned entirely.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Voting in Dáil elections should be extended to Irish citizens resident abroad.
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