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Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Questions (636)

Michael McGrath

Question:

636. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if persons that wish to make a submission in relation to local electoral area boundaries in Cork city and county should submit their views to the local electoral area boundary committee or if there will be a separate process in view of the fact that the issue of the Cork city and county boundary is not yet finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4222/18]

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Written answers

I established two Local Electoral Area Boundary Committees on 13 December 2017 to review and make recommendations on local electoral areas.  They are tasked with reporting to me within six months. 

The Committees are independent in the performance of their functions.  However, I understand that the Committees have invited submissions, and the closing date for making a submission is 19 February 2018.  Further information is available at www.boundarycommittee.ie and any queries can be directed to boundarycommittee@housing.gov.ie

In relation to Cork, it is my intention that reconfigured Local Electoral Areas for Cork City and County Councils will be ready for the 2019 local elections and I intend to make the appropriate arrangements in due course, informed by the work of the Cork Implementation Oversight Group. 

When the Committee is tasked with reviewing and making recommendations in relation to Cork it will be open to them to invite submissions as part of their deliberations.

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