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thomond2006 wrote: »

Can someone explain to me why we voted against abolishing the gravy train known as Seanad Eireann?

Because a 2nd House allows more control over the actions of the Dail and should, in theory, make for better governance. Not that that has really been the case

wp_rathead wrote: »

It is absolutely disgusting how only certain people get a vote for the Seanad imo
David "What is wrong with elitism" Norris can fnck right off with regards this aspect to Seanad

I think "absolutely disgusting" is going too far but I think a different means of voting helps the Seanad.

sullivlo wrote: »

I have two degrees. Both from universities. However as DCU wasn't recognised as a university when the rules were made, I only get a vote on the TCD panel. It's weird though - I know of people with two or even three votes.

I think it's a ridiculous rule. One vote or none. I understand that you vote on the different panels but there should just be a "universities" panel rather than the individuals.

Is it elitist to only allow graduates to vote? Yes. Do I agree with it? The jury is still out. I think the Seanad needs a lot of reform because it has such potential, but I do think there needs to be a different way to elect it rather than through the general public. I think the general public have very much shown over the past few weeks that they can't be trusted with elections!!! (Tongue in cheek!)

Im not sure if the franchise should be opened up to all graduates. Is it really an issue if people have several votes considering they would be votes for different panels?
There is 2 universities panels. An NUI for NUIG/NUIM/UCD/UCC and then the Trinity panel.
Biggest issue I have is that Oireachtas members have a right to nominate people onto each and every panel.
I wont be voting this time round but will for the next Seanad Election.
I completely agree on there being a need for a different means of electing representatives than the dail.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Yeah. That's what I thought.

I went to UCD so I'm eligible to vote but I don't remember ever registering for it which apparently you have to do. So I don't think I have a vote.

You have to register to vote. You can also register to run by contacting the University you graduated from.

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Any snowfall back home? I'm sick of the sight of the stuff here. The novelty wears off faster than I thought it would :pac:

Not sure I'm going to manage another 3 hours until I can watch the fight and then contemplate sleeping.

The mouthpiece has been silenced!

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