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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 6 Jul 1965

Vol. 217 No. 4

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Extension of Franchise.

42.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will take steps to give persons of 18 years of age the right to vote in view of the fact that the Succession Bill proposes to give such persons the right to make a will.

An extension of the franchise at parliamentary elections to persons between 18 and 21 years of age would require an amendment of the Constitution.

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