Presidential Elections

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 March 2022

Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Ceisteanna (77)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Ceist:

77. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to hold a referendum on extending the franchise in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13202/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Malcolm Noonan)

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 383 of 1 March 2022. The position is unchanged.