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Extending Irish voting rights to Northern Irish citizens would breach UK constitutional limits, sparking debate over democratic access and Brexit-related delays.
Extending Irish presidential voting rights to Northern Irish citizens would breach constitutional boundaries, according to Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, who stressed Northern Ireland’s place within the UK.
Sinn Féin’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill called the exclusion a “huge democratic deficit,” noting Irish citizens in Northern Ireland can run for office but not vote.
A 2013 recommendation to expand voting rights abroad requires a constitutional referendum, delayed since 2019 due to post-Brexit challenges.
Irish leaders acknowledge the need for change but emphasize any move must align with the Good Friday Agreement and require significant groundwork.
Extender los derechos de voto irlandeses a los ciudadanos de Irlanda del Norte violaría los límites constitucionales del Reino Unido, provocando un debate sobre el acceso democrático y los retrasos relacionados con el Brexit.