Combining local and European elections

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The Minister said holding the elections together was not essential, but the Government had agreed in principle to amend the law and intended to combine them.

Richard Dowling Mr. Dowling Fine Gael

Is it essential that the local elections and the European elections be held on the same day?

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

No. It is not absolutely essential.

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Richard Dowling Mr. Dowling Fine Gael

Would the Minister defer the local elections and allow the European elections to proceed without having anything tied to them?

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

The Government have agreed in principle to amend the legislation.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The question relates to boundaries.

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

There is a question down about the date of the elections. It is our intention to combine both elections.

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