James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 6, before line 1, to insert the following:

4.—(1) Section 88 of the Act of 1992 is amended in subsection (2)(a) by deleting from and including "alphabetically in the order of" to and including "names are the same, in such" and to insert "in random".

(2) Section 88(2)(a) as so amended is set out in Table to this section.

TABLE

(2) Ballot papers shall be prepared in accordance with the following directions—

(a) a ballot paper shall contain the names and descriptions of the candidates standing nominated at the election, as shown in their respective nomination papers. The names shall be arranged in random order as shall be determined by lot by the returning officer,".