Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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We do not need another meeting just to do with that. The issue is important, but there is no reason that we could not ask Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann for a written submission on it. Members could consider it in advance of Committee Stage.

I appreciate what Ms Ní Fhlanghaile said regarding the returning officers' request for flexibility. I will ask my next question with an eye to our scrutiny report, which will be sent to the Department. Would it be practical for us to suggest that, where a returning officer in advance of the date of the election seeks a shorter polling day, there is some level of public engagement with the registered electors on that island before making that decision? This would give returning officers discretion with an element of consultation beforehand. I presume that the decision is made prior to polling day.