Register of Electors
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Important Dates:
European & Local elections – 23 May 2014.
Supplement closing date – 6 May.
Postal and Special Supplement closing date – 26 April.
You do not have to be an Irish citizen to vote in a local election.
In order to be able to vote at an election or referendum, a person’s name must be entered on the register of electors for the locality in which the elector ordinarily resides. Registration authorities (county and city councils) are required by law to prepare and publish a register of electors every year. The register comes into force on 15th February and is used at each election and referendum held in the succeeding 12 months.
Further information is available in the information leaflet Register of Electors (pdf, 177kb) (also available in a number of languages on the right hand side of your screen) or on the citizens information website (external link).
Check Online Register of Electors
You can check if you are registered by going to the Check the Register website (external link)
Information for Voters with Disabilities
There are a variety of special arrangements in place to assist those with certain disabilities to exercise their right to vote. These include:
- voting at an alternative polling station if the local station is inaccessible
- postal voting
- assistance in voting at the polling station by a companion or the presiding officer
- vote at a hospital, nursing home or similar institution if you reside there and cannot go to polling station
Further information is available in the information leaflet – Information for People with Disabilities (pdf, 124kb) or on the citizens information website (external link).
