Electoral Reform Act 2022
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Research programmes to be carried out by Commission | ||
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65. (1) The Commission shall prepare, annually, programmes specifying: | ||
(a) the subjects in relation to which it proposes to conduct research under section 64 and the objectives of such research; | ||
(b) the manner in which such research shall be carried out; | ||
(c) the estimated cost of such research. | ||
(2) The Commission shall, when preparing programmes under subsection (1), consult with the Joint Oireachtas Committee, the Minister and any other person, as the Commission considers appropriate. | ||
(3) The Commission shall, as soon as may be after the preparation of a programme under subsection (1), cause a copy of it to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. | ||
(4) The Commission shall, within 6 months of the laying of a programme before each House of the Oireachtas under subsection (3), submit to the Joint Oireachtas Committee, an update on the programme. |