asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state, having regard to Article 16. 2. 2º of the Constitution, which constituencies are (a) over-represented, and (b) underrepresented on the basis of the Census of Population, 1956.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Representation of Constituencies.
The limits indicated in Article 16. 2. 2º of the Constitution are not directly applicable to individual constituencies, but they apply in determining the total number of members of the Dáil. A revision of the present number of Dáil seats, for the purpose of representation in future Dála, will be undertaken within the next two years in pursuance of the constitutional provision and in the light of the Census of Population, 1956.
The Minister said "within the next two years". Is it by 31st September, 1959, that the Act must be enacted?
I really cannot give the exact date. It is within the next two years.