Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Question : To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the Government will abide by the judgment of the High Court and accept the motion tabled by the Sinn Féin Deputies that the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil, consequent on the election to the European Parliament of Pat "The Cope" Gallagher a Member for the constituency of Donegal South-West; when the Government will provide for the holding of the by-elections in Donegal South-West, Dublin South, Waterford and Donegal North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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