Electoral Register.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Questions (365)

Bernard Allen

Question:

397 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered issuing to each local authority an instruction under section 18(1) of the Electoral Act 1992 requiring each authority to compile the electoral register in such a manner that it includes geodirectory identifier codes which identify each building in the State; if this matter has been considered within the franchise division of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13532/04]

Written answers

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

There are no proposals to issue such an instruction under section 18(1) of the Electoral Act 1992. However, the local government computer services board has developed an internet inquiry facility for the register of electors in conjunction with my Department, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and representatives of a number of registration authorities. It is hoped to pilot this service in a number of registration authorities later this year.