Sir, – Political reform is always a worthwhile discussion – there are always things our system could do better. The question of the appropriate number of TDs in our country’s parliament (Editorials, March 25th) is a worthy one. But there are trade-offs and political reform cannot happen piecemeal. Constitutional reforms of our political system shouldn’t be viewed in isolation, but as part of an interconnected and interdependent system. Questions of political reform themselves are rare in our public debate, unlike, for example, the questions of inclusive voting franchise in the United States.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2026 16:16 UTC