The Irish government has launched a public consultation on whether the country should stop changing the clocks twice a year. A recent poll published by The shows growing public support for ending the practice of switching to and from daylight saving time. The clocks went back this weekend, marking the end of summer time in Ireland.
The consultation follows a long-standing debate over the impact of daylight saving time on daily life and health. According to the poll, 62% of respondents believe the country should stop adjusting the clocks. The proposal would mean Ireland would remain on summer time permanently, aligning with the rest of Europe.
The practice of changing the clocks has been in place since 1975, though it was briefly suspended during the 1970s due to energy crises. The European Union has been considering a potential end to daylight saving time across member states, with some countries already moving toward permanent summer time. Ireland’s decision could influence similar discussions in neighboring countries.
