FINE GAEL TD Brendan Griffin wants to change the way Ireland elects TDs.

He says that the proportional representation system rewards “parish pump politics” and distracts from the business of running a country.

It would mean just one TD is elected from 157 constituencies. But, is he right? Is the alternative vote (AV) system better?

Or are we stronger as a nation with minority voices being heard?

We’re asking: Is it time to revamp the way we elect TDs?

Poll Results:

Yes (1939)

Yes - but not with AV (1101)

No (705)

I don't know (275)

Yes
Yes - but not with AV
No
I don't know

Read: This TD wants to radically change the way we elect him and his 157 colleagues

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Poll: Is it time to revamp the way we elect TDs?

Poll Results:

Read: This TD wants to radically change the way we elect him and his 157 colleagues

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.