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Election Management System.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (564, 565)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

562 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 408 of 9 March 2004, if he can confirm that town council or town commission areas are considered local electoral areas under section 6 of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2001. [8762/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

In all cases at present, with the exception of Bray and Dundalk, the total area of a town council — which term covers both former urban district councils and town commissioners — comprises a single local electoral area. Under section 23 of the Local Government Act 2001, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government may by order divide a town council area into a number of electoral areas, following, inter alia, a report from the local government commission. That provision will become operable only when the commission is established, as intended, following the June 2004 local elections.

Charlie O'Connor

Ceist:

563 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to grant voting rights in future Seanad elections to graduates of the Institute of Technology in Tallaght; if his attention has been drawn to the particular interest in that issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8763/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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.

Question No. 564 answered with QuestionNo. 530.
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