In November, Simon Carswell reported that the Government plans to hold a civic forum to engage with Irish citizens abroad on plans to hold a referendum to allow them vote in presidential elections. And, on Friday, Justine McCarthy teased out some of the issues involved.
We would like to hear your views on the issue.
Should Ireland give the diaspora a vote on the president of Ireland?
Currently, voting in elections and referendums is open to all citizens resident in the Republic of Ireland who are over 18, as well as those who move abroad but plan to return within 18 months. Several Irish organisations abroad have long pushed for the extension of voting rights to Irish passport holders in the diaspora.
Let us know your views using the form below.
For example, if you have lived all your life in Northern Ireland, and would like to vote in the next Irish presidential election, should you be allowed? What if you have lived for the past 20 years in New Zealand?
Some of the submissions will be published in The Irish Times.
Thank you.
