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Should voting be compulsory?

Ahead of next year’s local elections, people have been urged to check an online register to ensure they are registered to vote. In recent years, voting turnout for local elections has seen a downward trend. Should voting become compulsory? I am joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner & Ruth Coppinger, Former Socialist Party TD.

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07.00 17 Aug 2023

Should voting be compulsory?

Should voting be compulsory?

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Ahead of next year’s local elections, people have been urged to check an online register to ensure they are registered to vote.

In recent years, voting turnout for local elections has seen a downward trend. Should voting become compulsory?

I am joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner & Ruth Coppinger, Former Socialist Party TD.

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