Referendums
# referendums - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
UCD students vote to leave national students’ union
UCD students vote to disaffiliate from the Union of Students in Ireland, in a major blow to the national umbrella union.
# referendums - Monday 12 November, 2012
‘Day of the week didn’t cause low turnout,’ insists TD who backs weekend voting
Alan Farrell hopes to introduce legislation that would see all elections and referenda held on weekends or rest days and insists he has not been deterred by Saturday’s low turnout.
# referendums - Saturday 3 November, 2012
What do the children’s referendum posters mean?
What messages are the children’s referendum posters trying to get across and do they work? We asked the experts…
# referendums - Sunday 8 July, 2012
Column: The British government is facing separation anxiety
But this isn’t about Ireland for a change as the Falklands and Scotland look to upcoming referendums on their future, writes David McCann from the University of Ulster.
# referendums - Monday 23 April, 2012
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…
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.
# referendums - Wednesday 11 January, 2012
26 bills – but no referendums – on government’s list of Spring bills
The government’s draft agenda for the Dáil’s spring term includes 26 bills to be published, and another 25 currently in draft.
# referendums - Sunday 30 October, 2011
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things to know this morning including… government criticised for handling of referendum, the President-elect prepares to go home and do you know what time it is?
# referendums - Saturday 29 October, 2011
Amendment on Oireachtas inquiries is defeated
However, Brendan Howlin indicated earlier that we haven’t heard the end of the issue – and we may go to the polls on a new version.
Referendum on judges’ pay is passed with huge majority
However, nearly 38,000 votes were spoiled in the vote to change the Constitution to allow the cutting of judicial salaries.
Howlin hints that if Committee amendment doesn’t pass… it won’t be end of it
The Minister over the Oireachtas Committees amendment referendum has said today that even if it is defeated in the polls, he will be pushing on for reform.
Liveblog: Michael D Higgins elected President – as it happened
With the support of over a million voters, Michael D Higgins was named Ireland’s ninth president in Dublin Castle. Here’s how a historical day’s events unfolded.
Liveblog: The 2011 Presidential election count, Day 2: 9am-3:15pm
Michael D Higgins creeps towards the quota as the Fourth Count results begin to come in. Keep up with all the results, news and analysis on our continuing liveblog
Counting to resume in the presidential election at 9am
Labour’s Patrick Nulty was declared victorious in the Dublin West by-election in the early hours of this morning. The final presidential election result is still to come, along with counting in the constitutional referendums.
# referendums - Friday 28 October, 2011
Liveblog: The 2011 presidential election count, 9am – 6:45pm
Tallies indicate that Michael D Higgins will be elected the ninth president of Ireland – as Seán Gallagher concedes defeat. Catch up with all the latest results and analysis
# referendums - Thursday 27 October, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s Fix: Ireland goes to the polls, markets embrace the Greece deal, how much you’ll pay for an iPhone 4S, and just what DID cause Monday night’s flooding?
In pictures: candidates and electorate cast their vote
The candidates, their families and plenty of others across the country are voting today.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you should know this morning…
Polls open across the country for Áras and referendums
Over 3million people are registered to vote today, and polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.
# referendums - Wednesday 26 October, 2011
Union raises concerns about Oireachtas inquiries amendment
The National Union of Journalists has raised concerns about the proposed amendment to the constitution, and its impact on journalists’ sources.
# referendums - Tuesday 25 October, 2011
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you should know this morning…
Column: 5 reasons to vote ‘No’ on Oireachtas inquiries
The proposed amendment is dangerous and puts all of our rights at risk, writes independent TD Stephen Donnelly.
# referendums - Monday 24 October, 2011
The Daily Fix: Monday
In tonight’s Fix: Áras campaign hits the home stretch, east coast lashed by heavy rain, a dramatic mountain rescue in Wicklow and the DUP councillor’s take on THAT Rihanna video…
Presidential candidates split on referendums voting
While some candidates have revealed their voting intentions, others have declined to comment.
Gilmore defends referendums after AGs urge ‘No’ vote
Eight former attorneys general signed a public letter saying that the two constitutional amendments will endanger individual rights and judicial independence.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you should know this morning…
Donegal islands take to the polls as campaigns enter final days
Voting on Irish islands typically starts a few days before the rest of the state to allow adequate time for transporting and counting the votes.
# referendums - Sunday 23 October, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In tonight’s Fix: Dozens killed in Turkish earthquake, more campaigning in the Áras race, and ten ways in which the future has already arrived…
Let’s figure this out – what’s the real plural of referendum?
It often seems as if the debate on pluralising ‘referendum’ can be as divisive as the issues being voted upon. So who’s right?
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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