Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I wish I had his money as well. I ask the Leader to speak to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to consider an information campaign aimed at first-time voters such as 18 year olds in secondary schools or in their first college year and the many new citizens who are entitled to vote. Our system of voting is quite complex. People probably have a vague idea of what it involves. Over the next few weeks, we will all hear phrases such as, "I won't forget you", and, "I'll give you a vote". Of course we all want to hear the famous phrase, "I'll give you my No. 1". However, we need to explain to the public the difference between giving a No. 1 or a No. 2 to a candidate and the system of elimination.