Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 247: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the section in his Department dealing with the oversight of the register of electors; the staffing involved; and the resources allocated for such a purpose. [18292/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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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.

The Franchise Section in my Department is responsible for a range of matters relating to the electoral system, including the relevant legislative codes; the provision of advice and guidance to registration authorities and returning officers (including relating to the Register); implementation of the electronic voting and counting system; the servicing of the Constituency Commission as required; and the provision of electoral information to the public. At present, there is a total of 10 staff in the Section, the majority of whom work on, inter alia, matters relating to the Register.