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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Unfortunately not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: They have been circulated. Professor Marsh might just highlight its points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I must interrupt Professor Marsh because we are almost at nine minutes but his presentation has been circulated and he will be invited to speak again in the question and answer session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I call Dr. Muiris MacCárthaigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I will open the floor to members. As some have arrived since we started, I repeat that everyone will get ten minutes for questions and answers. When there is one minute left, I will indicate to the witnesses that such is the case and whoever is in possession will cease speaking. I will begin with the Opposition members, the leader of whom is Deputy Barry Cowen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I thank Deputy Cowen. Before we go further, I wish to ask a question on an issue to which two of the witnesses referred. In regard to the international models in Australia, Canada and the UK, to which system should we aspire? Which is more apt for our electoral system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: We do not need a history lesson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: There are four minutes left. Does the Deputy want to put a few questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: To whom does the Deputy direct his question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Do any of the witnesses wish to respond to those points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I will take Deputies Dowds and McLoughlin together.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: The committee will be having hearings on the issue of the electoral register from various stakeholders such as the local authorities. What is the best international model to which we should aspire? Is there a way of enhancing the status quowithout departing from it? From my experience in the Cork South-West Constituency, there has been a conscientious franchise operation there, seldom...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: That is a very interesting point. I thank Professor Marsh, Professor Farrell, Dr. MacCárthaigh, Dr. Reidy and Mr. O'Dowd for their contributions to our first consideration of this important topic. Their interaction with members has been much appreciated. I found the exchanges fascinating and interesting. Sometimes solutions and answers are to be found in the question. The witnesses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Surgical Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (17 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23962/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 539. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve an application for an additional classroom in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24664/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 541. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve an application for funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24702/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 562. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on issues raised by a school (details supplied) in County Cork, following a recent meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25002/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Register of Electors (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 596. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for a change electoral law to allow persons residents in the State who are not Irish citizens a right to vote in referenda; his views on such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24713/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 597. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Irish Environmental Network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24714/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electoral Commission in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: I remind members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system and we will not get coverage if there is interference with microphones and other equipment. Apologies have been received from Senator Ned O'Sullivan. The meeting has been convened for the purpose of consideration by the committee of matters relating to the consultation paper on the establishment of an...