Irish emigrants organise worldwide #Toastforavote

Online campaign planned as announcement due on overseas voting rights referendum

In the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and most of Europe, expat citizens retain their voting rights while abroad. Ireland is about to decide if it takes its place among them.
In the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and most of Europe, expat citizens retain their voting rights while abroad. Ireland is about to decide if it takes its place among them.

This weekend, We're Coming Back, a group representing young Irish emigrants, has organised the global 'Toast for a Vote' for the second year running, to highlight our disenfranchisement and to urge Government to commit to long-promised reform.

In the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and most of Europe, expat citizens retain their voting rights while abroad. Ireland is about to decide if it takes its place among them - Government has promised a decision by Christmas on whether Irish citizens abroad can vote in Irish Presidential elections (read more about the history behind the campaign: 'Why the Government should call a referendum on a vote for Irish emigrants').

We're raising a collective toast in support, together. Home or abroad, we want you to raise a glass and join us. Take a photo of your toast, send it to us on Facebook, or tweet #toastforavote at @WCBIreland. Invite your friends to do the same. This Christmas weekend, let's send a message of support, from all over the world.

Sláinte!