Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Jun 2003

Vol. 568 No. 5

Written Answers. - Polling Regulations.

Finian McGrath

Question:

422 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if all polling stations will be allowed to stay open for two days in all future elections in order to enhance the democratic process. [16413/03]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher)

It is not proposed at present to extend polling over two days at elections.