Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2013
162. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person is allowed change their name and address on the Register of Electors from English to Irish with a local authority (details supplied) in view of the fact that Article 8.1 of Bunreacht na hEireann states the Irish language as the national language is the first official language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20635/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe preparation and publication of the register of electors is a matter for each registration authority in accordance with electoral law. The opportunity to change registration details on the register of electors arises in November of each year when registration authorities publish a draft of the register which will come into force for the period of twelve months from the following 15 February. Any person wishing to correct their details on the register may do so by completing form RFA 1, which is available from registration authorities or to download from www.checktheregister.ie.
