Written answers
Wednesday, 13 April 2005
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Voting Arrangements
9:00 pm
Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some persons with a mental handicap are deemed ineligible to vote; and if arrangements will be put in place in order that such persons are permitted to vote with the assistance of their parent or companion. [11349/05]
Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Persons whose names are on the register of electors are generally entitled to vote at elections and referenda, according to their citizenship. Detailed requirements in relation to registration, the right to vote and the procedure for voting are set out in electoral law. Implementation of these is a matter for local registration authorities and returning officers, as appropriate.
Under section 103 of the Electoral Act 1992, a voter whose sight is so impaired or who is otherwise so physically incapacitated or who is unable to read or write to such an extent that the person is unable to vote without assistance, may, on request, have his or her ballot paper marked by a companion. My Department has no proposals to alter the current arrangements in this regard.
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