Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage

 

1:30 pm

Photo of Alice-Mary HigginsAlice-Mary Higgins (Independent)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin for the review of the electoral system and franchise for Seanad Éireann, and to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin for 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.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of Alice-Mary HigginsAlice-Mary Higgins (Independent)
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Next Tuesday.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 9 May 2023.