Should voting be compulsory or should we keep the right to stay at home? #bbcnolan

The Stormont elections are getting closer and the lamp posts are covered in hopeful faces looking for YOUR vote.

But - Should it be compulsory to vote? Would you like to see penalties for those who don't head to the polling stations on the 5th of May? Or should everyone have the freedom to decide and exercise their right to stay at home? Stephen is joined by commentators Alex Kane and Seamus Close