Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
263. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a matter (details supplied) in relation to future elections will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5171/21]
View answerUnder electoral law, a nomination paper must state the name, address and occupation, if any, of a candidate at an election and a ballot paper must contain the name and description of the candidate standing nominated as shown in the nomination paper. In ruling on the validity of a nomination paper, a returning officer, inter alia, must object to the description of a candidate which is, in his or her opinion, incorrect or, insufficient to identify the candidate.
While electoral law is kept under ongoing review, I currently have no plans to change the existing provisions in respect of ballot papers.
