Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

In taking on board the points already expressed, it is critical that the Minister of State and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government reflect the importance of ensuring the name of every entitled citizen is included on the electoral register and that every entitled citizen is able to exercise his or her right to vote. I agree with earlier speakers that this is an exercise which cannot be ignored. The census uptake is a golden opportunity to address the need to overcome the outstanding difficulties with the register throughout the jurisdiction.

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