Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 573: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that, as of the end of January 2007, there are currently sufficient numbers of ballot boxes for the up-coming general election. [3516/07]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 574: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that there will be sufficient numbers of ballot boxes for the up-coming general election; the number currently in the possession of the State and local authorities; the number that will have to be acquired; the amount he estimates it will cost to acquire the requisite number of ballot boxes before the election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3517/07]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 574 together.

Under electoral law, returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections in the constituencies for which they are responsible. The detailed arrangements in relation to the conduct of elections, including provisions concerning ballot boxes, are set out in the Electoral Act 1992. The Office of Public Works provides procurement services for returning officers in respect of election equipment required by them.