Simon Coveney says some 'shy away from this decision because of political reasons'.
Simon Coveney said citizens in Northern Ireland should "be part of choosing Ireland’s first citizen".
Speaking in favour of extending the franchise, Simon Coveney said others "shy away from this decision because of political reasons". A change in the criteria for voting in presidential elections would require an amendment to the Irish constitution, which in turn requires a referendum.He said there were "very valid questions around qualification criteria to be on the voter register", but said that fear of an outsized benefit for Sinn Féin could not impact people's thinking."They have the same stake in their own minds in the future of Ireland as we have.
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