The Citizens Assembly's meeting in Malahide this weekend.
The issue of how referendums are held will be on the agenda.
The 99 citizens will be hearing from experts on issues like legal regulation, voter turnout and the media's role in campaigns.
They'll then have an opportunity to make recommendations to the Oireachtas.
Law lecturer at WIT, Dr Jennifer Kavanagh, says the Assembly will also look at how people can be given a greater say in what issues get put to a referendum:
