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Changing the electoral system will have no effect without reform to the political system

By David Stanton TD It is clear to everyone that our parliamentary system needs reform. Dáil Éireann in its current state is not fit for purpose.  Fine Gael recently published a policy document “New Politics” which sets out wide-ranging proposals for Dáil reform including the abolition of the Seanad.  We have not addressed the electoral…

May 5, 2010 in Dail Reform, Electoral Reform.

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