Dear Editor,
Yesterday, my daughter and I were prepared to vote at 7am at our local polling station, the same one where I have cast my vote for all my adult years. Yet, to my surprise, it appeared that our names were missing from the electoral register while my son, who is studying in Cork, was included. The complete disorder of the electoral register is alarming considering we have previously participated in elections and referendums. I can’t help but lament over the fact that the government’s shortcoming in organising the local authorities has led to the loss of two Yes votes.
Secondly, why is it deemed necessary by our government to suspend operations in primary schools on election day when community centres ideally positioned are available? Utilising these facilities for voting purposes seems more rational.
Furthermore, upon casting my vote, I find myself in a state of mixed emotions.
There is also a critique against Liz McManus. She has proposed to cease Michael McDowell from using his column as a platform for the No campaign. But the question arises what then do Una Mullally and Justine McCarthy accomplish for the Yes campaign with their efforts over the recent weeks?
Today, as the voting process concludes with the count of the green ballot papers, we eagerly await to learn the number of people who opted for Yes and those who sought for No.
Finally, could it be confirmed whether Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party are in a sustainable relationship or not?
Yours sincerely,
Various contributors from across Ireland.