Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his opening statement. He has outlined some of the important issues in the Bill. They are really sensible, particularly the pre-registration of 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds. We often get somebody who has just turned 18 years of age several days before an election asking if they can register. Unfortunately, we have to tell them that they had to register 14 days before and it is a huge disappointment for them.

Will members identify themselves clearly so the Debates Office can pick up on who is contributing? I call Deputy McAuliffe.