Presidential Elections

Thursday, 7 November 2024

Questions (2)

Réada Cronin

Question:

2. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when the referendum to grant voting rights to Irish citizens living outside the State in Presidential elections will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45578/24]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs

The enabling legislation required in order to hold such a referendum is currently before Dáil Éireann (the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill).

This legislation must be approved by both the Dáil and Seanad before the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage can then make an order setting the day upon which a referendum will take place.