Allen calls for action on election IDs

Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen has called on the Government to act regarding the ID requirements for non-nationals for the local elections in June.

“In response to a question from my Party Leader, Enda Kenny TD, which sought to establish if Garda-issued temporary registration cards are an acceptable form of identification for the purpose of voting in June, the Minister for the Environment Martin Cullen, replied that at present the cards are not acceptable and he will consult the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the issue," said Deputy Allen.