Ireland is a wonderful country in many respects.
One of its weaknesses, however, is that its electoral system has some flaws.
If you are not physically in Ireland at the time of an election you cannot vote. So if you are overseas, like so many Irish citizens are, then you have no say in any Irish election.
Other countries have systems and processes that ensure that citizens get to vote.
BallotBox.ie was setup to solve this problem and allows Irish citizens overseas to cast their vote in the 2011 general election.
If you’re Irish and overseas you can cast your vote online before next Tuesday
Just to correct you there Michele…
“BallotBox.ie was setup to solve this problem and allows Irish citizens overseas to cast their vote in the 2011 general election.”
It’s not a real vote though, it’s essentially just a fancy poll.
I don’t see why Irish citizens living abroad should get a vote? They don’t pay tax and they dont have to live with the consequences of the election.
Just because other countries do it isn’t a reason to do it in itself….
Ross, I was born in Ireland, pay my taxes in Ireland but live abroad. When first election date was announced I purchased flights back. Then date was reset. Am now not back to vote. I would like the opportunity though.