John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

If so, the Deputy should know of my indication that the use of the machines for the forthcoming local and European elections was unlikely, but he is asking me the same question. We must consider all the issues and I have been in discussions on the matter. A report on the Electoral Commission is almost complete, which must also examine this issue. All of these concerns must be considered before a comprehensive decision can be made.

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