John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I also share in the calls for a debate on electronic voting, but I would like to see balance in the debate. As with the electronic system, our current system is imperfect. Many of us are aware that a surplus may be distributed on the basis of a representative sample rather than counting all the number two votes. However, under the electronic system, this may not happen. I am not suggesting for one minute that we take the electronic system at face value without many checks and balances, but it would be worthwhile having a debate in order that all aspects could be discussed.