asked the Minister for Local Government what the position will be under the new electoral legislation concerning co-option of members to local authority bodies; and if, following the forthcoming local authority elections, these bodies will be permitted to co-opt in case of any vacancy that arises through death or other circumstances as has previously been the case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Co-options to Local Authorities.
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Under article 87 of the Local Elections Regulations, 1965, casual vacancies in the membership of local authorities will be filled by co-option as heretofore. However, a person may not be proposed for co-option without his prior consent in writing.