Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
463 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he proposes to introduce the legislation which will allow for a reduction in the voting age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11651/12]
View answer511 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his policy on the electoral system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11084/12]
View answer512 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his policy on the introduction of a list system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11085/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 463, 511 and 512 together.
The Programme for Government contains a commitment that the Government will establish a Constitutional Convention with a brief to consider and report within 12 months on, among other items, review of the Dáil electoral system and reducing the voting age to 17. The Taoiseach will shortly be meeting the Opposition to consult them on the Government's proposals for the structure, operation and membership of the Convention.
