Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)

It is unusual to see the name of a specific county in an amendment like this. It is, however, the only way I could raise the issue. I am not a constitutional lawyer but I know the difference between right and wrong. Attempts were made before to right the wrong whereby Leitrim was split in two, rendering it virtually impossible for the county to elect a representative. I ask the Minister to do the right thing and ensure Leitrim is never again cut, even part of it, so that it is not in a position to elect a TD.

I am therefore asking the Minister to do the right thing and ensure that in future Leitrim, or even a part of it, will never again be cut so that it is not in a position to elect a TD.

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