143. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any changes in policy or legislation which were made on foot of a 2015 decision of the Supreme Court (details supplied); if the regulations examined in that case, outlining the criteria for a valid first preference vote, have been amended in any way since that judgment; if he has been made aware of the large number ballots cast in the recent local and European elections which were deemed to have been spoiled in line with the interpretation of the applicable regulations in the case; his views on whether any change to legislation should be made in view of the continuing high number of such spoiled ballots at each election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26640/24]

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143. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any changes in policy or legislation which were made on foot of a 2015 decision of the Supreme Court (details supplied); if the regulations examined in that case, outlining the criteria for a valid first preference vote, have been amended in any way since that judgment; if he has been made aware of the large number ballots cast in the recent local and European elections which were deemed to have been spoiled in line with the interpretation of the applicable regulations in the case; his views on whether any change to legislation should be made in view of the continuing high number of such spoiled ballots at each election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26640/24]

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1. 20 June 2024

   Electoral Process

   143. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any changes in policy or legislation which were made on foot of a 2015 decision of the Supreme Court (details supplied); if the regulations examined in that case, outlining the criteria for a valid first preference vote, have been amended in any way since that judgment; if he has been made aware of the large number ballots cast in the recent local and European elections which were deemed to have been spoiled in line with the interpretation of the applicable regulations in the case; his views on whether any change to legislation should be made in view of the continuing high number of such spoiled ballots at each election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26640/24]

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