Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I do not disagree with the Deputy on any point other than his attempt to introduce a different issue in his introductory remarks. The Deputy is correct to say local authorities have differing records. In some areas, there is good practice while in others it is very clear the practice is not good enough. I will engage with local authorities as soon as the guidelines have been produced.

I have already indicated in my earlier response that I am very anxious to engage all sides in the House not only on the preparation of the register but also on voting and verification procedures. They are issues about which we are all concerned. There is a great deal of experience within the political system which can be used to assess how the system is failing——

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