Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

If the election was called for 18 May, most students would be in Galway. I appeal to the Minister of State and brother of the Taoiseach, Deputy Noel Ahern, to tell him not to disenfranchise the 12,000 people who want to vote. Those from Dublin North-East may even wish to vote for the Minister of State. I do not care who they vote for but they are entitled to an opportunity to vote.

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