Dáil Éireann - Volume 181 - 04 May, 1960 - Elections Bill, 1960


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 181 - 04 May, 1960

Elections Bill, 1960—First Stage.

Leave granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make special provisions in relation to the taking of the polls at certain elections.—(Minister for Local Government).

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: Could the Taoiseach say what is the general purpose of this Bill?

The Taoiseach Seán F. Lemass

The Taoiseach: The Minister for Local Government will answer that.

Minister for Local Government (Mr. Blaney) Neil T. Blaney

Minister for Local Government (Mr. Blaney): The purpose of the Bill is to facilitate the holding of the by-election in the Carlow-Kilkenny area together with the local elections on the same day, if it is so thought fit.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: I thought it would be another referendum Bill.

Mr. Blaney Mr. Blaney

Mr. Blaney: One never knows.

Second Stage ordered for Wednesday, 11th May, 1960.

Dáil Éireann 181 Elections Bill, 1960—First Stage.

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