Article 40 of the Constitution deals with the notion of fundamental rights to all citizens. It does not distinguish between politicians and non-politicians or farmers and non-farmers. Article 40.6.1o refers to the right of citizens to freely express their convictions and opinions. One could argue that the Bill is repugnant to that Article as it gives power to the Oireachtas to tell the public whom it can and cannot vote for. This is repugnant to Article 40.6.1.i as it is a denial of the fundamental right of citizens to freely express their convictions and opinions. If I am not on the ticket in my ward at next election, it could be argued by citizens who vote for me that this is a diminution of their right to express their opinions and convictions.