Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The first point raised by Deputy Martin is important. It should be remembered that the issue referred to this morning by Dublin City Council is important. We should all understand that whatever mistake was made, nobody who is entitled to vote will be denied a vote. As has always applied, a person whose name is on the register of electors is entitled to vote whether he or she receives a card or not, provided he or she produces identification at the polling station. It is very regrettable that this happened. The message we want to send out is that nobody will be denied a vote who is entitled to vote legitimately - that is, those on the register of electors - irrespective of the polling station. I hope there will be a significant turnout for the votes on Friday and that people will cast their judgment.

The climate action and low-carbon development Bill will be next year. I must come back to the Deputy on the geothermal sector.

With regard to a Bill in respect of the electoral commission, I do not have the detail on when it will be published and I must come back to the Deputy.

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