Next local election date

Summary

The Minister said the next local elections are due in June 1979 under the Electoral Act. Asked whether they would be combined with European Assembly elections, he gave no assurance.

Noel C. Browne Dr. Bowne Independent

asked the Minister for the Environment when it is proposed to hold the next local elections.

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Sylvester Barrett Mr. Barrett Fianna Fáil

In accordance with sections 81 and 84 of the Electoral Act, 1963, as amended, the next local elections are due to be held in June, 1979.

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

Can the Minister give the House an assurance, as Minister for the Environment, that he will not combine such local elections with the European Assembly elections which may, for other reasons, be postponed?

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