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Electoral Commission Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Ceisteanna (281, 286)

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

281. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in concluding the Drogheda boundary review process; when he will bring a recommendation to Government on the outcome of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30209/16]

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Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

286. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the three-man boundary review commission established to examine the boundary between counties Kilkenny and Waterford is expected to publish its concluding report, taking into consideration that it is over six months past the initial deadline of 31 March 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30415/16]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 286 together.

The chairpersons of the committees which are reviewing the boundaries at Athlone, Carlow, Drogheda and Waterford have indicated that further work was required in order to complete the reviews, including work arising from the large volume of submissions received on foot of public consultations.

My Department has been in communication with the chairpersons regarding the additional timescale required, and it is anticipated that these reports will be submitted in the coming weeks. As the committees are independent in the performance of their functions, it is not appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.

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