The first petition for consideration is No. P00017/18 from Mr. Mark Larkin who would like to see the voting age lowered to 17 years for the local and European elections in 2019. He believes that because many 17 year olds are in part-time employment, they are paying taxes and should have representation. It is proposed that the joint committee forward a copy of the response from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to the petitioner and close the petition. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The next petition for consideration is No. P000015/18 from Mr. John Finnane. It concerns a complaint of abuse of an individual against An Garda Síochána. The petitioner states he has gone to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission with the complaint - we have the reference number supplied - and received a response. It appears that he has also engaged with the Data Protection Commissioner. It is proposed that the petition be deemed to be inadmissible in accordance with Standing Order 111C(1)(h). Is that agreed? Agreed.