Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 738: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take to ensure the reinstatement of voters onto the live register who were recently excluded; the further action he proposes to take to prevent a recurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16780/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 738 and 753 together.

In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. My Department will shortly be contacting registration authorities with regard to the preparation by them of the Register for 2008-09. Authorities will be encouraged to build on the extensive work undertaken in preparing the current Register. In particular, they will be advised to make maximum use of information gathered since the publication of the current Register, including information from Returning Officers, members of the public and others in relation to the operation of the Register at the recent General Election.

It is also important that members of the public play their part by contacting their registration authority as required and checking the Register to ensure that their details are properly recorded.