No knock, no vote

Candidates who can’t be bothered to call around – yes, those who just post their leaflets and beat a retreat – I won’t be voting for you. Get out and represent yourself by calling around to all households in your chosen area. To date, I’ve had six leaflets but only one candidate bothered to knock.

Philip Mann, reject the opportunity for the electorate to choose their mayor.

For a fraction of the cost of maintaining our councils, we can build and run a web-based, participative local democracy, giving citizens a real, ongoing say in how our cities and towns are managed. Our current council structure dates back to 1898. Isn’t it time for a fresh look at local government?

Gary J Byrnes,

rogue Fianna Fáil local election candidate and former minister on the party’s handling of her election

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