Proxy voting in the Dáil

Sir, – In view of the requirement for social distancing, should the use of proxy voting be considered in the Dáil? In this way, with prior approval, a designated TD could vote electronically for absent colleagues, and avoid the need for relocating to the National Convention Centre.

The precedent has, I believe, already been set. – Yours, etc,

DORCHA LEE,

Navan,

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Co Meath.