Should there be term limits for members of the Dáil?
A term limit is a law which limits the length of time a person may serve in an elected office. In Ireland the President is limited to two seven year terms. The Prime Minister and Dáil Éireann must be re-elected every five years.
63% Yes |
37% No |
55% Yes |
29% No |
4% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
6% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
4% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
2% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
See how support for each position on “Term Limits” has changed over time for 15.8k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9HM7ZJW4mos4MO
There should not be term limits. They should be tested in the cognitive abilities, Mental health, physicality and their past performance.
@8LJFXMK3yrs3Y
One may be elected, however they should not receive multiple pensions
@8CWNV9J4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after modernity has been completely eradicated from every institution by a populist leadership
@97XD34S1yr1Y
No, but they should have to retire at state pension age.
@8ZJCKMH2yrs2Y
No, but there should be a no moonlighting clause. If you are elected you should hold no business, shares, directorships, or rental property and you must retire to a public servant pension.
@8PZVY463yrs3Y
No but massive pay and benefits reduction
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