Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We hope to see the publication of a Bill on the extension of the university panel. That is very welcome. It will increase the franchise to graduates of all universities and third level institutions. A person with a third level qualification will have a vote in the Seanad elections under this new panel. I request a debate on this prior to the publication of the Bill so that we can have an input into the legislation. We have the possibility of creating a modern, up-to-date on-line voter system, so that graduates would be able to log on, register and vote by e-mail. That would also be a step in the right direction towards equality - I mean equality for people with - - - - -.