Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 893: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines for the amount of money paid to schools which are used as polling stations for elections; if it is the case that the school must apply for such payments and must estimate themselves the amount that should be paid to them; if he has plans to streamline the rates of payment throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26880/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Returning Officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections and referendums, including the provision of premises for use as polling stations, and they are independent in the performance of their duties. Payments to Returning Officers in respect of their electoral duties are made by the Department of Finance from the Central fund. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system.