Register of Electors Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2013

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Questions (199)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

199. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the changes he anticipates regarding pending changes to the additions made to postal voters register supplement lists to be contained in the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2013; the changes that will be made comparable to the current position regarding postal voters; if he has discussions with officials in his Department in relation to these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23283/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Government legislation programme for the summer session includes an Electoral (Amendment) Bill which will provide for amendments to the Electoral Act 1992 in relation to the date for applications for inclusion in the supplement to the postal and special voters lists in advance of elections and referendums. The Bill is in preparation and the detail will be published when the text is approved by Government.