Referendum on voting rights for Irish abroad should take place now Does the pace of change really have to be this slow?, asks Michael Brennan Michael Brennan March 14, 2017 Kenny makes referendum announcement in Philadelphia Pic: Merrion Street Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Photo by James McNamara Image 2 of 2 12/3/2017 Taoiseach's Visit To United States of America. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny speaking about an announcement that the Government had taken a decision to move forward with plans to hold a referendum to give the right to vote in presidential elections to Irish citizens abroad, including those in Northern Ireland during his visit to Philadelphia as part of his Saint Patrick's day tour of the USA. Photo Tom Keenan/Merrion Street Photo by James McNamara More Politics Politics LATEST NEWS01:00AI in your hands: How smartphones are seeking to bring the revolution to you20:00The best remote working gadgets19:20US lawmakers told WuXi sent intellectual property to China19:00Out of Office: Congestion wars and student housing woes18:02Bank of England braces for Bernanke review reckoning17:44London Heathrow border officers to strike for four days in April