Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The person told me that he spent the entire day voting in Northern Ireland in its election. He was also listed to vote in two polling stations in Dundalk which were in near proximity. It is a problem not alone in Border counties but in our major towns and cities.

Our electoral registers are not being kept up to date. I am aware of people who have died but are still on the register. I am also aware of people living in England for the best part of 15 years but who are still on the register.

It is a pity to see schools closed for elections and referenda. Is it possible to use alternative sites such as community centres or GAA clubs? Using such sites would mean there are fewer days lost in the school year.