H.E. Mr. Javier Garrigues Flórez:

That is pre-established because the person will be already registered in the electoral census of the province. This is provided for in our electoral register. On the question regarding identification, Spanish citizens hold identity cards. This is the main document for identification, although a passport may also be used. Logistics can be complicated, particularly when there are large numbers of citizens voting abroad. The offices of the consulate or the embassy have to be open during certain days for the exposure of lists, correction of lists and other electoral procedures, and on voting days. They must also guarantee security. The presence of representatives from the political parties is also foreseen. It requires a great deal of effort on the part of the embassy and the consulate but this, of course, is one of our missions.

There was also a question regarding Irish citizens in Spain, who can of course exercise a vote in local and European elections, provided they fulfil some conditions, such as being registered in the Spanish electoral census, being 18 years or older and having stated an intention to vote in the elections. One statement is considered permanent unless a person expresses a contrary view.