No Polling on Thursdays
We believe in democracy and that everyone should have the right to vote. By having a polling on a Thursday it is clear that the intent of the government to limit the ability of many who are away from... continue reading »
"To ensure everyone can vote"
"This is a cynical attempt by the government to influence the outcome of the election by excluding younger voters and those who work long distances from home during the week. All elections should be held over the weekend to allow as many people as possible"
"Saturday please Bertie."
"Ah, Bertie wants a Thursday, obviously he's trying to cater for those unfortunaqte hardcore FF supporters who have a second home somewhere in Ireland, and he wouldn't want to ruin their weekend by having a Saturday vote would he? At least he's making sure"
"Student living in Dublin, registered to vote in Letterkenny, and the day is on in the middle of my finals, not a chance i'll be able to get home to vote."
"Blatant attempt by Bertie to stop students and young commuter families from expressing their democratic right to effect a change in government"
"POW!"
"This is meant to be a functioning democracy, Bertie!"
"I think this is a cute move on behalf of fianna fail, but in a democratic country its a disgrace. Its time Irish people stood up to be counted, time to get Fianna Fail out I think after this. The rich got richer under their rule, the poor didnt do too bad"
"Saturday vote!"
"No polling on Thursday"
"no to the thursday vote. keep spreading the word!!! people power all the way"
