Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I take Deputy O'Dowd's point. He is an excellent public representative but does not know absolutely everybody living on the highways and byways of Louth. If we had a postal code system, it would improve matters. It is also the case that local authorities are, to put it at its mildest, remiss in the matter of naming roads. Even in centres like Greystones, there are roads which have yet to be named. Deputy O'Dowd's point on multiple occupancy addresses is valid. There is a propensity on the part of enumerators who check registers to miss many of the places in question. Additionally, there are increasing numbers of gated multiple-dwelling units to which it is impossible to gain access.

I will try to address in the guidelines any reasonable suggestion a Member makes. There is a great deal of experience in the political system which can be brought to bear. We have all known for years that the electoral register has contained a significant degree of error and it is time the issue was addressed. I am anxious to proceed.

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