Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)

I agree with the Labour Party amendment. It is a common sense proposal. Candidates who wish to run in elections should at least be able to see their areas in map form and this should be available through the local authority.

I have a question about Ordnance Survey Ireland in general. I purchased an Ordnance Survey map of my constituency only to find that not all roads, particularly newer ones, were on the map. It was impossible to discover all the roads without walking them and getting to know them in that way. How often are Ordnance Survey maps updated? Can this be done on a more regular basis? As a minimum, the Minister of State should ensure that maps are available for candidates. That would be a good initiative.

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