Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018
233. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department has responsibility for the updating of the boundaries of district electoral divisions; his views on whether this is necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3777/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have no proposals at present to make adjustments to the boundaries of electoral divisions, which were formerly known as district electoral divisions. However, I established two Local Electoral Area Boundary Committees on 13 December 2017 to review and make recommendations on local electoral areas. They are tasked with reporting to me within six months. The review is being undertaken having regard to the results of Census 2016 and the commitment to consider reducing the size of territorially large local electoral areas in A Programme for Partnership Government, published in May 2016.
The Committees are independent in the performance of their functions. However, I understand that the Committees have invited submissions and the closing date for making a submission is 19 February 2018. Further information is available at www.boundarycommittee.ie and any queries can be directed to boundarycommittee@housing.gov.ie.
