Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

My question relates to the task force on active citizenship. Would the Taoiseach agree that the people to whom I have referred would play an important and useful role in society if given the opportunity? Will the Taoiseach introduce any measures to speed up that processing system?

Has the Taoiseach noted that the task force points out in its consultation paper that being an active citizen includes civic participation such as voting in elections? Has he noted the voter turnout in general elections over the years and specifically from 1987 with a turnout of 73%, 68% in 1997 and only 62% on the last occasion?

Does the Taoiseach see a role for the task force in encouraging voter participation and the active participation of citizens in all electoral endeavours, including in the run up to the general election next year?

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