What is direct democracy? Direct democracy is a form of democracy in which the people have the right to: Select their own candidates to represent them. Call a referendum on any topic if a sufficient number of people deem it necessary, by gathering a set number of signatures. Create legislation and put it to a referendum if a sufficient number of people agree with it, by gathering a set number of signatures. Recall, remove from office, any representative deemed to have acted in breach of their terms of employment. Goal: Implementing direct democracy in Ireland returns the power to the people to call referendums, instigate legislation, and recall representatives who fail to perform. STOP Bondholder Payments: There is no legal liability for Irish people and their children to pay for private banking debts. REDUCE Family Home Mortgages: A substantial write down of personal debt to keep people in their homes and stimulate our domestic economy. ABOLISH All Taxes on Family Homes: “It is morally wrong, unjust and unfair to tax a persons home” – Enda Kenny, 1994. PROTECT Services & Allowances: Review all cuts made to essential services and people’s vital allowances. CUT Business Rates: Reduce costs for business to help make them more affordable and competitive thus protecting Irish jobs. PREVENT State Asset Stripping: Keep water, oil, gas, forestry, fisheries and mineral assets working for the people.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:25:23 +0000
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