Seanad Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Questions (187)

Ruth Coppinger

Question:

187. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the by-election process for Seanad Éireann, whereby only Members of the Oireachtas have a vote. [34794/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I have no immediate plans to amend the provisions in the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947 relating to the arrangements for bye elections for the filling of casual vacancies.

Question No. 188 answered with Question No. 180.