Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 9 Oct 2003

Vol. 572 No. 2

Written Answers. - Seanad Reform.

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

195 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the interest in Tallaght in the issue of graduates of Tallaght Institute of Technology being awarded the same voting rights for Seanad Éireann representation as graduates of NUI and Trinity College, Dublin; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22648/03]

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

This matter will be kept under review, particularly in the light of any recommendations made by the Seanad Éireann Sub-Committee on Seanad Reform or proposals arising from such recommendations.