Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I confirm that I am in Leinster House. I have spoken already during these meetings about issues I have encountered. Perhaps the witnesses will comment on them. I raised a case before the last election involving a young man I met who had turned 18 years of age. He was frustrated because when he turned 18 his children's allowance was cut off automatically whereas his name was not included on the electoral register. Could we partner up somehow to get more people involved? In parts of my constituency only 30% of people voted in the last general election. That means there is a major problem.

Much of the discussion today has been on having a secure and accurate register of electors. Society has changed. There are far more people renting in the short term and when they move, records are lost. I listened to the discussion on personal public service numbers. We have data from the Departments of Education, Health and Social Protection and we have PPS numbers. We have the capacity to create a highly accurate and secure system. I am keen to hear the thoughts of the witnesses on that.

How would Ms Carolan recommend or propose who would sit on the commission?