Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will certainly raise with the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, the issues Deputy Burton raises on the format of the electoral register. I will ask the Minister of State to provide the Deputy with a more detailed response. All of us as public representatives want to have the register in a format which is usable as we go door to door. Some people now bring electronic devices with them as they go door to door but I know not everyone is doing so. As such, the register should be available in pdf format or another format which is accessible for people.

In response to Deputy Howlin's question, I note that it is unlikely we will have primary legislation in place before next May. However, that is not entirely within the control of the Government and will depend on the Houses also.

As regards online advertising by political parties, I had thought every party had to set out the amount spent on online advertising in their annual SIPO returns.

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