Written answers

Tuesday, 8 November 2005

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Register of Electors

8:00 pm

Photo of Charlie O'ConnorCharlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 761: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has to offer local authorities to ensure that residents of all apartments are included in the register of electors, in view of the fact that many local authorities are reporting difficulty in accessing such apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/05]

Photo of Dick RocheDick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The compilation and publication of the register of electors is a matter for each local registration authority in accordance with electoral law and includes the carrying out of house-to-house inquiries, delivery of registration forms and running local awareness campaigns. It is the duty of registration authorities to ensure as far as possible the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register; in carrying out this work, registration authorities depend to a significant degree on the co-operation and engagement of the general public. In apartment complexes with restricted access, registration authorities should make appropriate arrangements to ensure that residents are provided with a registration form, whether by post or other means.

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