Greens propose less TDs for Ireland
The Green Party has proposed a reduction in the number of TDs in Ireland, a lowering of the voting age for local elections and a cut in the length of the presidential term.
The party said the number of TDs should be reduced from 166 to 130, the voting age for local elections should be lowered to 16 and the duration of the presidential term should be cut from seven to five years.
It also said the number of government ministers should be reduced, the Dáil should only get seven weeks of holidays every year and senators should be elected by the public.
The proposals are part of the Green Party’s plans for reform of the Irish political system.
