Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens.
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@9ZSPGP818hrs18H
Yes but only if they’ve been living in Ireland for a certain about of years and plan to live here longer
@9ZQYF74Social Democrats 4 days4D
Yes, but only if they have liced in the country for 6 months and then continue to live in the country for 6 months after.
I believe foreign residers should only be able to vote if they have approved citizenship in Ireland, have been living in the country for over 10 years, speak English well and can understand what they are voting for, and pay taxes. Otherwise, I don’t think they should have the right to vote.
@9ZRR6FC3 days3D
They should be living here for over a year and have proof of intention to remain here in some regard to register
@9ZLVC9G2wks2W
After living in Ireland for like a year, just so they have a good enough understanding of whats it’s like living here. Like beta testing:)
We shouldn’t allow people who may not be staying in this country have a say in what is going to happen to it in the future.
I believe, the grandchildren / 3rd generation of immigrants should be granted the right to vote as I feel this allows for a period of naturalisation
@9ZGRKYG2wks2W
Yes, after living here for 1 year and planning to stay longer + if they're from an EU country they can only vote once in EU elections
@9ZCVZL52wks2W
Yes but only after living in the country for a year or more and having an understanding of the culture and political situation.
@9ZCTZV62wks2W
Yes but only if they have been paying taxes for 3 years, or if they have grown up/lived here and their parents have paid taxes for 3 years.
@9ZCMCR8 2wks2W
Yes, they can vote in local elections whilst paying taxes then after living in ireland for 5-10 years and showing understanding of irish politics they can vote in general elections
@9ZBBM7X3wks3W
People who are living in Ireland should have a right to vote no matter their nationality. However people visiting should not.
@9Z9B9Y43wks3W
If they are Irish citizens or have been living in Ireland for 10 years. they work, pay taxes, have kids in the system etc… and are part of the everyday Irish country then yes they have a right to vote if they aren’t a irish citizen but have been living in Ireland for 5 years they should be allowed to vote in local elections
@9YNC9G43wks3W
Yes once they’ve been living her for over 10 or 5 plus year and have an understanding of what there voting for and looking into all parties and not just voting for themselves but for where there living and respecting other choice
@9YMSGR83wks3W
if the foreigner is from the EU they should be able to vote after a year If the foreigner has been paying taxes for 3+ years they should get a vote
@9YKVVR73wks3W
if EU citizens and living there for minimum of 5 years and plan to spend the time their vote affects in ireland
@9ZG5VD72wks2W
Yes but only after living in the country 5 years and if they pay tax. They should then only be allowed to vote where applicable eg local and european elections for eu citizens
@9ZDS24B2wks2W
If these foreign residents are immigrants and have come here to settle, then yes they can and should have the right to vote.
@9NPQ5W6 6mos6MO
Yes if they have been living in the country for over a year, and integrated into the culture of Ireland, understanding the weight of their choices when voting
@9DR3FL41yr1Y
They should be allowed to vote once having an understanding of the electorial system and have been educated to the views of each party.
@9FDVYM91yr1Y
They need to be citizens of Ireland
@9M7PKH87mos7MO
Somewhere between contributing to the state and having a general understanding of the ethos of elections
@9KPRVT59mos9MO
Yes but only if they can pass a test on the culture and language and have already been living in the country for 6 years
@9G2MZ9D1yr1Y
It depends on circumstances, if they are living in ireland and understand the political situation, then 100%, yes.
@9BMJ6KJ2yrs2Y
Legal citzens who pay taxes should only have the right to vote.
@9BGM68H2yrs2Y
If they can pass a test on basic knowledge of politics, can speak english and have been living here for atleast a year
@9BCV7DJ2yrs2Y
Yes, if they have acquired citizenship. No otherwise.
@9BBWHKXIndependent2yrs2Y
As long as they have obtained Irish Citizenship, yes.
@99V72GY2yrs2Y
The rule of the ground given the ok of fork and use more once again the information goes hards
@99LRV3P2yrs2Y
Yes If theyve lived here for 5 years, and have paid tax
@997J4RR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after a year living in the country
@98T3RKB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are British or European Union citizens
@98M8BPF2yrs2Y
It should be optional & it should be their choice
@98JC92W2yrs2Y
Yes but only if they are here legally and pay taxes after 3 years
@95ZWF7W2yrs2Y
Yes excluding referendums
@9595Z4B2yrs2Y
If they are going to stay in Ireland then yes
@93ZQZXK2yrs2Y
Yes but only for eu citizens and people who are working in Ireland
@93XWKZH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens who have resided in the state for at least a year, and for all other citizens after 5 years.
@93XWKZH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens who have resided in the state for at least a year.
@93PWM5B2yrs2Y
Yes after they have lived in Ireland for 3 years and are paying taxes
Yes if They are an eu citizen and have lived in Ireland for 5 years
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@92FCTRC3yrs3Y
Yes. If they are EU citizens they should immediately be able to participate in local elections. Non EU citizens should attain permanent residency first. Only resident Irish citizens should be able to vote in a Referendum or the presidential elections.
Yes, but only those who have been residents for 3 years, otherwise they should only be allowed to vote in local elections
Yes, but only EU or UK citizens who have been residents for 3 years, otherwise they should only be allowed to vote in local elections
@8XG75873yrs3Y
After having lived in the country a year
@8VT3G9T3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have stayed here for 2 years
@8V5VN9Y3yrs3Y
Yes, if they're a citizen of Ireland
@8TBVFTQ3yrs3Y
If they have an Irish citizenship at that point, then yes.
@8S4H9LY4yrs4Y
Only people with an Irish citizenship should be allowed to vote
@8RSKL6Y4yrs4Y
Yes if they are citizens of Ireland
@8RLNYM84yrs4Y
Yes, as long as somebody lives in an area they should be able to participate in its political life
@8R6FQGW4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections Yes, if they pay taxes they should have the right to vote
@8R3C9VH4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have proven that they truly understand and accept what it means to be Irish
Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in referenda
@8NYPVFL4yrs4Y
Yes if they are paying taxes and intend on residing in Ireland long term
@8M6LV894yrs4Y
Yes but not for constitutional changes
@8JVGX244yrs4Y
If they have applied for citizenship and are awaiting the outcome which can take up to 12 years, then yes. If they have loved here for 5 years or more.
@8JMQJJY4yrs4Y
Yes but if they want to vote the have to get registered or if they want to live here forever
@8DQ9ZDZ4yrs4Y
yes, and in all elections/referenda. As long as they can prove residence
Yes, but only EU citizens who have been resident for 5 years, otherwise they should only be allowed to vote in local elections
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@8TMLSZF3yrs3Y
yes but do a background check to make sure their intentions arent bad
@93S334Y2yrs2Y
i belive that people moving from a forgien contry shoulfnot have the right to vote right away but maybe after a couple of years of living here only if they are well educated on the topic
@8JRGPJL4yrs4Y
If they are welcomed to join the militia, then earn it through service, the same goes for any male in Britain.
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