Dublin holds first Citizens' Assembly

Up to 150 Irish people representing a cross-section of society are meeting in Dublin this weekend to take part in the country's first Citizens' Assembly.

Up to 150 Irish people representing a cross-section of society are meeting in Dublin this weekend to take part in the country's first Citizens' Assembly.

The participants, selected randomly by an independent polling company, will discuss how the country's governance could be improved.

The results will be published in a report given to the Government as a model for citizen-led democratic engagement.

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