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Press release: DEMAND REFORM
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Thursday April 23, 2009 11:59 by reform.ie - reform.ie info at reform dot ie 086 0842159
reform.ie is a an internet-based political platform that advocates the reform of local government in Ireland and the continuing reform of the European Union with Ireland at its core. We believe that these objectives are shared by a large proportion of the Irish electorate and we aim to provide a forum for debate and to register this. We hope to enlist the support of candidates who will pledge to sponsor the reforms so urgently required if elected. We also hope to secure the commitment of candidates, both local and European, to propose and deliver the reforms so urgently required if elected. reform.ie is not linked to any existing political party or movement in Ireland or elsewhere, nor are we funded by any political or economic entity On 5 June 2009, the Irish people will elect 1 627 councillors. Each of these will receive a representational payment, a fixed annual allowance and expenses Those who fail to get reelected will receive a retirement gratuity. reform.ie_press_release.pdf 0.05 Mb |
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Jump To Comment: 1Local reform and European reform is required but at this stage in our history is it sufficient. I know that no matter who I vote for the government always get in! The political parties battle between themselves for power and we, the general public, are both the counters by which they judge their progress and it's funders and victims. Democracy as it manifests itself in Ireland today is past it's self serving use by date, joining the banks and the Church as institutions we once relied on but now leave us feeling abandoned.
I would welcome suggestions for an improved democratic system. Personally I don't like the "Whip" system, politicians should be responsible for their voting in the Dail and not hiding behind the party line. Or maybe we should look at the American system, elect a Presidential type person, let them select their best team from whatever source then judge them on their results. Maybe this way we might attract bright leaders that really want to make a difference. Manifestos are not even taken seriously by the parties that put them forward these days.
It's a time for real change, I laugh when people talk of the "Fighting Irish" we're as docile a nation of cattle that any mediocre manager with political ambition could hope for!