Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 July 2019

Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Recently, in New York, I met a girl who left Ireland 28 years ago and still has a vote. Her mother said her polling card still comes for her. She is married and has been living in San Francisco for 28 years. I think it is an issue with the council. Fortunately when I was a Deputy, I checked myself and saw my name gone. I was able to rectify it. My son and his wife did not and they were told at the polling station that they had no vote. I think it is a constitutional right. People are getting a red card with no warning. Maybe it is a matter for Cork County Council. I have been struck off the register in Cork three times. I was angry as a Deputy, though I was obviously able to rectify it. I was obviously well-known in the area. Why someone would strike me off is beyond belief.I normally do not speak, but my blood boils when I think of it. The Minister might take those points on board.

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