Register of Electors Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Questions (513)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

513. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection if her officials use the electoral register; and if so, the occasions when such use is considered warranted within her Department. [47643/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The electoral register is a matter of public record and, as such, may be consulted where appropriate by officials of the Department as one source of information which may be useful in confirming eligibility for payments.