asked the Minister for Local Government if, in connection with the forthcoming local elections and all future elections, he will advise and authorise local authorities, particularly in cities and towns, to erect an adequate number of temporary display boards or hoardings at suitable sites for the display of posters and publicity material for candidates so as to eliminate the necessity of other forms of bill-posting.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Election Posters.
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Planning authorities are already empowered to provide and manage advertisement sites and structures.
The question of providing such structures and of ensuring their exclusive use is, I think, best left for local decision and agreement between the election interests and planning authorities concerned.