Dáil debates

Thursday, 29 March 2007

European Parliament and Local Elections (Voting at 16) Bill 2007: First Stage

 

11:00 am

Photo of Joe CostelloJoe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and local government elector, and to provide for related matters.

Photo of Rory O'HanlonRory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Is the Bill opposed?

Photo of Tom KittTom Kitt (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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No.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Rory O'HanlonRory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Photo of Joe CostelloJoe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.