Seanad debates
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage
10:30 am
Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent)
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I move:
That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháinfor the review of the electoral system and franchise for Seanad Éireann, and to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháinfor the review of voting age; to amend the Electoral Act 1997 to protect the right to freedom of association and expression for civil society organisations in Ireland, and to provide for free public transport on polling day; and to provide for related matters.
Eileen Flynn (Independent)
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I second the proposal.
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent)
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Next Tuesday.
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.