Dáil Éireann debate -
Friday, 19 Jan 1923

Vol. 2 No. 20

DÁIL IN COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL BILL. - SIXTH SCHEDULE.

Mr. ERNEST BLYTHE

I move Rules 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Question put: "That Rules 1, 2, 3 and 4 stand part of the Bill."

Agreed.

Mr. BLYTHE

I move Rule 5.

Mr. EAMON DUGGAN

I move an amendment to Rule 5, line 30—To delete the word "or" and substitute the word "and."

Mr. BLYTHE

I accept the amendment.

Question put: "That Rule 5, as amended, stand part of the Bill."

Agreed.

Mr. BLYTHE

I move the remainder of Part 1 from Rule 6.

Question put: "That the remainder of Part I., inclusive of Rule 6, stand part of the Bill."

Agreed.

Mr. E. BLYTHE

I move Part 2, Form No. 1.

Mr. E. DUGGAN

I move an amendment to Form 1, to delete the words "for Seanad Election" and substitute "to Seanad Eireann 19..."

Amendment accepted.

Mr. THOMAS JOHNSON

Is it to be assumed that there will be a change in the Constitution before the end of the century?

Question put: "That Form 1, Part 2 stand part of the Bill."

Agreed.

Mr. BLYTHE

I move Form No. 2, Part 2.

Mr. DUGGAN

I move an amendment to Form No. 2 "In Certificate to insert the word `and' before the words `the result.' "

Amendment accepted.

Question put: "That Form 2, as amended, stand part of the Bill."

Agreed.