Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 December 2010
136 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that in the event of a general election taking place before 15 February 2011 that persons who have added themselves to the draft register of electors 2011-2012 will have their names automatically included in the supplementary voters register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45687/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraElectoral law provides that the Register of Electors comes into force on 15 February annually and remains in force until the day before the date on which the next Register comes into force. Individuals not on the Register can avail of the supplement to the Register up until 15 days before the next polling day. The preparation of the Register is a matter for each local registration authority, whose duty is to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register.
