H. E. Mr. Mait Martinson:

I will start with the question from Senator Hayden on whether the outcome has been influenced. I recall at least two occasions. We have a parliamentary threshold of 5% and in one case the outcome was positive, with the party making it to the parliament, and on the other occasion the party did not make it but hopes were high.

In respect of domestic debates, occasionally people say that those who have the right to vote should pay taxes and serve the country, such as through military service. With regard to securing votes and the ceremonial element of democracy raised by Deputy Durkan, we see ourselves as being out there discovering something that might be questioned in some corners. We apply the approach of guilty unless proven otherwise to Internet voting systems. How many years or how many cycles will it take to convince people it is secure? So far, it has been ten years and six elections. We will see. Do I exclude it? Who can exclude anything?