Minister slams criticism of e-voting body

Environment Minister, Martin Cullen, has criticised opposition parties for questioning the integrity of the body established by the Government yesterday to examine the electronic voting system.

Mr Cullen said today that the independent body should be allowed to get on with its work without interference.

He said politicians must refrain from commenting until the body had completed its work.

The Government has promised to postpone its electronic voting plans if the body highlights concerns about the reliability of the system.