Tag Archives: stv

Constitutional Convention: Dail Electoral Reform

Posted on May 18, 2013 by NFB

Its constitutional convention time again, as “ccven” gears up for the first of two meetings to discuss the issue of Dail electoral reform. Seeing as how the convention will be taking two meetings to discuss this topic, I figured I … Continue reading →

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Working With Gender Quotas

Posted on Jul 19, 2012 by NFB

Because of the scheduling, I’m moving this post up. Laws enshrining gender quotas into the Irish electoral system will be passed by the Oireachtas today (alongside significant political donation laws). I’m actually listening to the final Dail amendment debate right … Continue reading →

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The Count: How Ireland Elects People

Posted on Feb 11, 2011 by NFB

An educational supplement from NFB. Let’s talk about the counting process. Single Transferable Vote is a complex system, so I’ll do my best. If confused about something, read this, or ask in comments. I’ll be using Limerick City (of course) as … Continue reading →

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