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Poll: Should Ireland stop changing the clocks twice a year?

The clocks went back this weekend.

THE CLOCKS WENT back at 2am on Sunday, bringing brighter mornings, but darker evenings as Ireland braces for winter. 

If you’re lucky, you may have enjoyed an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night. 

Daylight Saving Time is due to begin again at 1am on Sunday, 28 March 2027. 

This will put the clocks forward an hour again and into GMT+1.

The twice-yearly clock change continues to spark debate over whether it should be abolished.

In 2019, the European Union voted that these time changes should be abolished. 

Since then, members have failed to reach a consensus on whether to implement permanent summer or winter time.

So, we want to hear your thoughts on the matter. 

Today’s poll: Should Ireland stop changing the clocks twice a year? 


Poll Results:

Yes, keep winter time all year round (1324)
No, keep changing the clocks (505)
I'm not sure (123)

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Readers debate whether Ireland should stick to summer time or keep the status quo
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Some favour permanent summer daylight while others prefer traditions unchanged
What they think
Keep summer time all year round for brighter evenings
Coordinating time zones with the UK and Northern Ireland is essential
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