Sinn Féin Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile has this evening welcomed the approval by the Cabinet on a bill to hold a referendum on extending the right to vote in Presidential elections to citizens outside of the 26 Counties.
Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile said:
“The upcoming referendum on extending votes in presidential elections will be a positive opportunity to affirm the Irish government’s commitment to never again leave citizens in the north behind.
“I look forward to hearing Government outline plans on how this vote will work in practice and I look forward to support from all parties in the Oireachtas for the right to vote for president being extended to all citizens, no matter where they reside.
“Sinn Féin have been relentless in pursuing this referendum in the Oireachtas and will play a positive and collaborative role with all stakeholders who value citizenship and the achievement of the full and equal participation of all citizens in Irish life.
“It is crucially important that Irish political, community, civic and cultural organisations here and overseas are engaged and prepared for this momentous vote and ensure that October’s referendum is won in the most collaborative, positive and decisive way possible.”
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