Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014
528. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of ongoing work to establish an independent standing electoral commission; and when a first proposal might be ready for discussion by Dáil Éireann. [44309/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government Legislation Programme for Autumn 2014 provides for the publication of an Electoral Commission Bill in 2015. Work on this task has commenced in my Department.
This will involve detailed and considered examination of the key issues, including international best practice, the Commission's structure and functions, who it reports to, its relationship with other bodies currently involved in electoral administration, and the approach to be followed in relation to the extensive legislation that will be required, as well as practical matters including staffing and funding arrangements.
