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<p>These are operational matters for the Chief Electoral Officer.</p><p> </p><p>The
work to introduce online registration has continued and the new computer system designed
to facilitate digital registration is nearing completion. I would hope to see digital
registration introduced to Northern Ireland in spring 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The delays
in the development and implementation of the digital registration project have been
in part due to a number of unscheduled electoral events. We have ensured the Electoral
Office has sufficient budget to secure delivery of the new electoral management system.</p><p>
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