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# Finally

Eliminated: After ten years and €55m, e-voting machines finally disposed of

The government has finally got rid of the 7,500 voting machines that were trialled once ten years ago and have been in storage ever since at a cost to the State.

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Jun 28th 2012, 9:00 PM

# Turnout

What effect might the turnout have on the Fiscal Compact referendum?

Voting started slowly today… but does it ultimately matter? Here are the lessons learned from our previous referendums…

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May 31st 2012, 10:00 PM