Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-03-26
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Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I move:
That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and Local Government Elector, and to provide for related matters.

Joe O'Reilly (CC), Labour Panel

Is there a seconder?

Erin McGreehan (FF), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I second the proposal.

Joe O'Reilly (CC), Labour Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

On Good Friday, 2 April.

Joe O'Reilly (CC), Labour Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2021-03-26