Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2012
Public bill · Private Member · Introduced
Would require Dáil, presidential, local, European Parliament and referendum polls to be held on a Saturday or Sunday, rather than leaving the day unrestricted. It would also update related election deadlines and procedures, with the changes taking effect on dates set by the Minister.
Formal long title
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the holding of polls on a Saturday or a Sunday, to amend the Electoral Act 1992; to amend the Presidential Elections Act 1993, to amend the Local Government Act 1994, to amend the Referendum Act 1994, to amend the European Parliament Elections Act 1997, and to provide for related matters
Last updated 12 April 2018
- Alan Farrell Primary
- First StageDáil
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage Dáil