The Independent Electoral Commission is set to research on whether or not by-elections should be scrapped.
A former Justice Minister believes by-elections should not be abolished.
Laois Offaly Fine Gael Deputy Charlie Flanagan is making the comments as the Independent Electoral Commission is set to research on whether or not by-elections should be scrapped.
It will also look at if it's appropriate to lower the voting age in Ireland and the use of election posters.
Deputy Flanagan says by-elections play an important & often crucial role in our electoral & parliamentary system.
By-elections play an important & often crucial role in our electoral & parliamentary system. They should not be abolished. (via @thejournal_ie) https://t.co/YByqRGKENa
— Charlie Flanagan (@CharlieFlanagan) August 9, 2023
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