Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 3

Written Answers. - Register of Electors.

Tony Gregory

Question:

254 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the changes made regarding voter identification and rules for inclusion on the electoral register similar to those recently introduced in the North of Ireland with a view to the introduction of similar rules here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26960/03]

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Regard will be had to developments in Northern Ireland and elsewhere as part of the process of maintaining and improving an efficient and secure electoral system in this country.