asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if his attention was directed to the question of the validity of Section 5 of the Electoral Act, 1923; and whether he will indicate if it is the intention to introduce proposals for repealing the section referred to, so as to enable members of the Gárda Síochána to exercise the franchise at a general election.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Gárda and the Franchise.
I am fully aware of the provision in Section 5 of the Electoral Act, 1923, and of its validity. The reply to the latter part of the question is in the negative.