Election Management System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Questions (294)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

324 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons with dual nationality in both Ireland and the United States are entitled to vote in national elections in both states; if there are any known negating consequences in one state for that citizen if they exercise their vote in the other state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28680/11]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

The Electoral Act 1992 provides that Irish Citizens are entitled to be registered to vote in a constituency at national elections and referendums once they have reached the age of 18 years and are ordinarily resident in that constituency.