Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
404 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce necessary legislative changes to ensure that persons struck down by illness may more easily obtain a postal ballot, for example, a measure whereby persons can be issued with a postal ballot if they decide to apply for same one month before an election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19549/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraElectors with a physical illness or disability who are eligible for, but not included in, the postal voters list may apply for entry in the supplement to the list which is published prior to each election and referendum. While an application can be made at any time, the latest date for receipt of supplementary applications by registration authorities before a poll is two days after the date of dissolution of the Dáil at a general election or two days after the date of the order appointing polling day at a presidential, European or local election or a referendum. I have no proposals to amend these arrangements, which allow time for any necessary checking and validation of applications.
