Election Management System.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Ceisteanna (572)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

617 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to provide for prisoners to exercise the right to vote; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28702/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The issue of voting by prisoners is under review in my Department, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Office of the Attorney General.