Dáil Éireann - Volume 30 - 27 June, 1929

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Revision of Constituencies.

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

Mr. Lemass asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if it is intended to introduce proposals for legislation to revise constituencies, arising out of the change of population, as shown by the Census of 1926, in accordance with the terms of Article 26 of the Constitution; and, if so, when.

Minister for Local Government and Public Health (General Mulcahy) Richard (General) Mulcahy

Minister for Local Government and Public Health (General Mulcahy): It is my intention that any necessary proposals in this matter shall be placed before the Oireachtas next autumn.

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

Mr. Lemass: Will the Minister consider the advisability of having the proposals considered by a Committee of the House before being submitted to the Dáil?

General Mulcahy General Mulcahy

1854

General Mulcahy: I have already given consideration to that, and I do not think there is anything in the [1854] matter that should dictate the setting up of a Special Committee.

Dáil Éireann 30 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Revision of Constituencies.

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