asked the Minister for Local Government if he will give details of the total votes polled throughout the State in the last six general elections, and the total of spoiled votes throughout the State for the same period.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - General Election Votes.
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Mr. Barrett
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
General Election |
Total Votes Cast |
Total Invalid Votes |
|
4th February, 1948 |
1,336,628 |
13,185 |
|
30th May, 1951 |
1,343,616 |
11,892 |
|
18th May, 1954 |
1,347,932 |
12,730 |
|
5th March, 1957 |
1,238,559 |
11,540 |
|
4th October, 1961 |
1,179,738 |
11,334 |
|
7th April, 1965 |
1,264,666 |
11,544 |