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A call for the expansion of voting rights to Irish people living abroad

Today, the Oireachtas will consider a petition calling on the expansion of voting rights to Irish...

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08.45 16 Dec 2025


A call for the expansion of voting rights to Irish people living abroad


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08.45 16 Dec 2025


Today, the Oireachtas will consider a petition calling on the expansion of voting rights to Irish people living abroad.  A referendum to offer voting rights to Irish citizens living outside the Republic was postponed way back in 2019, but should it be reconsidered?  

All to discuss with Emma DeSouza, Writer, Political Commentator and member of VotingRights.ie. 


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