Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Members who contributed to the debate, particularly Deputies O'Dowd and Gilmore who put a huge amount of effort into their contributions. I agree with Deputy Gilmore that there are quite a number of matters that need adjusting, particularly in the areas of local government and European elections. These matters will be dealt with in separate and appropriate legislation. The point was made on Committee Stage that this is a better way to approach legislative change, particularly in the context of electoral law because it makes it readable. This approach should be taken in respect of local government and European elections.

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