Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 13 Feb 1991

Vol. 405 No. 1

Written Answers. - Format of Ballot Papers.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

82 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment if he has given consideration to the inclusion of a photograph of candidates on ballot papers to assist illiterate or semi-literate voters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

There are no proposals for a change in the law to provide for the inclusion of the photographs of candidates on ballot papers.