Dáil Éireann - Volume 86 - 15 April, 1942

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Holding of Local Elections.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether it is intended to hold the local elections during the present year; and, if so, whether he will indicate now the approximate date on which they will be held.

Minister for Local Government and Public Health (Mr. MacEntee) Seán MacEntee

Minister for Local Government and Public Health (Mr. MacEntee): The Government is desirous of holding these elections as soon as possible. Owing, however, to the existing severe curtailment of transport services, shortage of paper and of various materials used in connection with polling, considerable difficulty would be experienced in holding them. In all the circumstances, therefore, it may not be practicable to hold the elections during the present year, but the matter is being carefully examined.

General Mulcahy General Mulcahy

General Mulcahy: By whom?

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: By the Minister for Local Government and Public Health.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: Would the Minister say when he hopes to make a definite statement in connection with the matter?

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: When I have come to a conclusion on the matter. I have explained the difficulties in the way.

Dáil Éireann 86 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Holding of Local Elections.

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