Barry Ryan

Barry Ryan has responsibility at Head of Business Unit level for the Franchise Unit. Key tasks include ongoing review of the legislation for and administration of elections, referendums and political funding; operational tasks relating to the running of elections and referendums; the development of new legislation to meet Programme for Government and other electoral reform commitments; provision of information and advice to returning officers, registrations authorities and members of the public ensuring preparedness at all times for the holding of elections and referendums.