Martina Devlin: Game of musical chairs with Dail rejects moving to Seanad is just one example of how undemocratic Ireland's political system is

The decision to extend the vote to graduates of more universities, while a step towards equality, is insufficient as it does not comprehensively address the democratic deficits present in the system.

The Seanad exemplifies a broader issue within the Irish political landscape, where senior government officials celebrate democratic values yet fail to reform sections that remain elitist and inaccessible, undermining true representation.

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