Charlie McCreevy (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

The voting machine hardware and software have been rigorously tested on two separate occasions. The first time was before the pilot use of the system in 2002 while the second was last year, following some modifications to the voting machine to make it easier for voters to use and the addition of extra security features. The German science and technology institute, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, has specifically stated in its report that the software accurately records the votes cast. Would that institute certify, in writing, the adequacy of the software, if it was not satisfied with its structure and accuracy?

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