Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Apr 1998

Vol. 489 No. 6

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

489 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when legislation will be introduced to meet the recommendations of the Dáil Boundary Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8632/98]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

The Government has accepted the recommendations of the Constituency Commission in relation to constituency formation and an Electoral (Amendment) Bill will be introduced as soon as practicable to give effect to these recommendations.