asked the Minister for Local Government whether in view of the general feeling that the present method of electing the Seanad is cumbersome, unrepresentative and unsatisfactory, he is now in a position to inform the Dáil as to the result of the consideration given to this matter by the Government and whether it is proposed to amend the law in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Method of Electing Seanad.
As indicated in my reply to the Deputy on the 19th July, the possibility of amending the law relating to Seanad elections with a view to simplifying and in some respects clarifying the provisions of the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act, 1947, is under consideration. I expect to be soon in a position to announce whether amending legislation will be introduced.