Timeline of Ireland democracy.By toni

First recorded Irish parliament meeting

Jun 18, 1264

On June 1264 in Kildare, the unofficial Irish parliament met for the first time on record.

Parliament formed

Jan 1, 1297

Back then, the parliament was then officially established in 1297

Poynings Law

Jan 1, 1484

The Poynings Law restricted the powers of the Irish Parliament in 1484 and gave the English dominate over it.

Restrictions removed

Jan 1, 1782

In 1782 the Irish politicians removed the restrictions on their parliament.

autonomy

Jan 1, 1792

In 1792 the Irish parliament had more autonomy and extended the vote to the catholic majority

Act of Union

Jan 1, 1800

In the 1800s, The Act of Union abolished the Irish parliament and put it in the hands of Westminster,under the name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Westminister Elections

Jan 1, 1918

In 1918 Westminster held elections and elected its first Dáil Eireann

Decleration and independence

Jan 21, 1919

They ratified the declaration of independence on January 21 1919 although the British government did not recognize the Dáil Eireann

Constitution of Ireland

Jan 1, 1937

The constitution of Ireland introduced a directly elected President and could only be amended by referendum. Which it has since 21 times.

Referendum

Jul 1, 1937

On July 1, 1937, the first-ever referendum was held in Ireland.

Irish Free State

Jul 1, 1992

The Irish Free State was established in 1922, this widely provided a range of measures for direct democracy.