Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Act 2024

Appeals from chief registration officer

18. (1) An appeal shall lie to the Circuit Court from any decision of the chief registration officer on any claim or objection which has been considered by him or her under this Act.

(2) An appeal shall lie to the High Court on points of law only from a decision of a Judge of the Circuit Court on an appeal under subsection (1).

(3) No appeal shall lie from a decision of the High Court on an appeal under subsection (2).

(4) As soon as may be after a decision on an appeal under this section the registrar of the Court shall send to the chief registration officer notice of such decision and the chief registration officer shall make such alterations in the register of electors as shall be necessary to give effect to such decision.

(5) On any appeal under this section, the chief registration officer shall be named as the respondent or one of the respondents.