Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-03-29
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

I move:
That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin for the review of the electoral system and franchise for Seanad Éireann, and to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin for the review of voting age; to amend the Electoral Act 1997 to protect the right to freedom of association and expression for civil society organisations in Ireland, and to provide for free public transport on polling day; and to provide for related matters.

Eileen Flynn (IND), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I second the proposal.

Jerry Buttimer (CC), Labour Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

Next Tuesday.

Jerry Buttimer (CC), Labour Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-29