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#432 Should We Limit Political Terms in Ireland?
In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland limit how many terms a politician can serve?
Twelve states in the United States are calling for limits on how long members of Congress can stay in office. Some believe Ireland should do the same to stop politics becoming a lifelong career for the same faces decade after decade. Would term limits shake up Irish politics or just swap out one set of problems for another?
Some callers said term limits are badly needed. They argued that too many politicians get comfortable, lose touch, and do little to earn their place once elected. They felt limits…
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