"I find it hard to conceive that a First Past the Post system would be adopted in a three way referendum. I doubt if the Electoral Commission would even permit that."
It's about time the system was considered for all elections
Ireland has its problems with rogue politicians, the recent Presidential election which presented us with a blatant attempt at a takeover by the use of racist Populism against Travellers, showed that.
In the main, the PR system manages to present some form of balance and the worst excesses are kept in check, forcing the leaders to at least listen to what others are saying, unlike Britain
The regular use of the referendum has made vital changes to Irish lives.
Here, you are left with the feeling that, by voting, you are making a difference - I can never remember feeling that in Britain - you always know that, whatever they promise at election time doesn't mean squat once they are in power
Jim Carroll