A chara, – It is very inspiring to see Brazilian citizens in Ireland exercising their right to vote in Brazilian elections (“Brazilians in Ireland go to the polls in Croke Park”, News, October 31st). An iconic stadium, and an ironic reminder that we do not see similar reports or photographs of Irish citizens abroad voting in Irish elections.
So much for brave new progressive, inclusive Ireland, with a Government proudly preaching human rights the world over yet shamelessly disenfranchising its own citizens.
– Le gach dea-ghuí,
CIARÁN Mac GUILL,
READ MORE
Your top stories on Friday
Key election 2024 battles: maps show where Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin hope to gain - and may lose - seats
Johnny Watterson: Tough love for Jack Crowley as big opportunity knocks for Sam Prendergast
Stephen Collins: Ireland needs to treat infrastructure crisis with same urgency as past jobs crisis
Clichy, An Fhrainc.