An Coimisiún Toghcháin, The Electoral Commission
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Ireland’s Statutory, Independent Electoral Commission
Ireland
Joined June 2021
Constituency Review Report 2023.
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If an election is called with polling on 29 November, the deadline for voter registration or updates will be Tuesday 12 November. Don’t delay register now!. #YourVoteYourVoice @Ireland_Votes
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#2024 will be one of Ireland’s busiest electoral years with Referendums, Local Elections , European Elections & maybe more! . The easiest New Years Resolution of all is to register to vote - takes just a couple of mins.
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Ireland is going to have more TD seats & more MEP seats for future elections. Have your say on the make up of Ireland’s #Dail & #EuropeanParliament electoral constituencies by May 10. #ConstituencyReview #AnCoimisiúnToghcháin
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An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission @ElecCommIRL welcomes the appointment of Art O'Leary as our first Chief Executive. #AnCoimisiúnToghcháin
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Submissions are now open for the Constituency Review based on the 2022 Census. Closing date 10 May, 2023.
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Early start for @ElecCommIRL and our #ConstituencyReview23 recommendations will be available after 8 on our website.
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This Wednesday morning will see @ElecCommIRL publish our recommendations for #ConstituencyReview23 outlining our proposals for each constituency. Report will be available on our website and on our social media.
Dublin is likely to receive as many as six more seats, spread across its 11 constituencies, based on the recommendations of the Electoral Commission in its review published next week.
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Today marks the inaugural meeting of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's newly established Electoral Commission (@ElecCommIRL). The Electoral Reform Act 2022 sets out our mandate and you can learn more about us and our work at
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🚨 Attention students! 🚨. Now is the time to check the register. Register for the first time, or check that your details are up to date, by visiting If you’re not registered you cannot vote in any upcoming elections. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Ireland's newest political party is the 100% Redress Party which has been placed on our updated Register of Political Parties. There are now 26 political parties registered in the State, you can view the full list at the link below:.
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Polls for the Referendums on Family and Care have now closed. Thank you to everyone who came out and voted today and to all the polling staff across the country. #YourVoteYourVoice
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You wouldn’t let someone else decide your takeaway order. But if you don’t speak up, someone else is deciding for you. Your vote is your voice. Make sure you’re registered at #8MarRef #YourVoteYourVoice
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6 months from today Europe will begin to vote in elections to the European Parliament @EPinIreland. Ireland’s date for the European & local elections (on the same day) is yet to be set but will take place between the 6 & 9 June 2024. Get registered at
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Ireland is getting an additional MEP seat for the next @Europarl_EN elections. We want to hear from you about how our @EPinIreland constituencies should be amended, and anything you feel @ElecCommIRL needs to consider in making our recommendation. Submissions until Oct 29.
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With an extra MEP seat allocated to Ireland, @ElecCommIRL recommends:. ➡️The transfer of Laois and Offaly from the South constituency to the Midlands-North-West constituency. ➡️The addition of one seat to that Midlands-North West Constituency to make it a 5 seat constituency.
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@AnMailleach Hi Eoin, it’s our job to encourage people to get out and vote (amongst other functions). See below: #YourVoteYourVoice
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Tom Rogers, Head of @AusElectoralCom launched our Research Strategy 2024-2026 last week. He has a letter published today by the @IrishTimes about Australia's voting system. An interesting read.
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“The importance of voting cannot be overstated” @ElecCommIRL Chief Executive Art O’Leary speaking in the GPO at today’s @FocusIreland Registration Drive for people who are homeless to get registered to vote. #YourVoteYourVoice
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The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023 has been signed into law by @PresidentIRL. The next #Dáil and @Europarl_EN elections will now be held within the new constituency boundaries recommended by An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's independent electoral commission.
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Ms. Justice Marie Baker, Chair, An Coimisiún Toghcháín/The Electoral Commission, introduces the recommendations of the Constituency Review Report. #ConstituencyReview23
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🗳️ If an election is called with polling on 29 November, the deadline for voter registration or updates will be Tuesday 12 November. Don’t delay register now!. 💻: #YourVoteYourVoice #GE24. 🗳️🗳️🗳️
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The Registrar of Political Parties has today given notice of his intention to approve an application by the Farmers Alliance party to become a registered political party eligible to stand candidates in Ireland’s Dáil, Local and European elections.
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Only one message for you today from everyone at The Electoral Commission 🗳️. Get out and VOTE! 🙌. Polling stations open 7am - 10pm ⏰. More info: . #yourvoteyourvoice
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Thanks to the many people who made #ConstituencyReview submissions. What next?.➡️Submissions are being uploaded ➡️@ElecCommIrl will review & consider submissions. ➡️ @ElecCommIRl's recommendations will be laid before @OireachtasNews before the end of Aug.
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🗳️On 7 June, European, Local and Limerick Mayoral Elections are happening. 🗓️11 May is the last day to register for a postal vote if you’re eligible and 20 May is the last day to register for standard voting. 👉Register to vote or check your details at:
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TODAY📢 is the final day to get yourself registered to vote in the 7 June elections. It takes just 3 mins to register online via Do it now! Last chance!. #YourVoteYourVoice
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📢Help Provided to ‘Find My Constituency’ for General Election 2024 #GE24 🔎. 🇮🇪 Check quickly which constituency you're in using your Eircode or address. @Ireland_Votes @OireachtasNews.
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If you’re eligible and registered for voting in the #Seanad2025 elections your postal ballot paper should be arriving in the post. Close of poll is 29 Jan so make sure to vote and return in good time. #YourVoteYourVoice #SE2025.@tcddublin @NUIMerrionSq
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🗓️Get prepared to vote in the 7 June elections. 🗳️See how easy it is to cast your vote in the European, local and Limerick mayoral elections. 📽️Watch the full video and read more about voting on our website: #YourVoteYourVoice
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⏱️ It takes 3 minutes to register to vote for the first time. 🗳️Register to vote or check your details are correct before November 12. Don’t delay, register now!. 💻: #YourVoteYourVoice #GE24
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📣 Don’t get caught out! - you don’t need to wait for an election to be called to register to vote or check your details are correct. Art O’Leary of @ElecCommIRL sets out in today’s @IrishMailSunday how easy it can be at . #YourVoteYourVoice
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📨 You can register for a postal vote at any time before an election is called. Don’t delay, check today. ⏰ Deadlines for a postal vote will be tight once an election is called. See if your eligible:
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Art. 29 #CRPD sets out that States Parties shall guarantee to persons with #disabilities political rights & the opportunity to enjoy them equally. @ElecCommIRL’s Art O Leary addressed this recently before the @OireachtasNews #DisabilityMatters Committee #IDPWD2023 #IDPwD
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📣Time is running out to get yourself registered to vote ahead of Monday's deadline. (20 May). It takes just 3 minutes to register online at Do it today or you can't vote on 7 June in the elections. #YourVoteYourVoice @Ireland_Votes
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Last week we had the pleasure of launching our Easy-to-read information booklet at Prosper Meath. #YourVoteYourVoice. #prospermeath @InclusionIre @ILMIreland @_IHREC @NDAIreland @DisabilityFed
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Today marks #AnCoimisiúnToghcháin's 1st #IWD2023 as Ireland's Electoral Commission, Chaired by Justice Marie Baker. We will use our education, info & research powers to promote voting, public awareness & participation in elections & referendums. Women & girls will be a key focus.
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@Ireland_Votes Uk citizens resident in Ireland (over 18 & registered) also entitled to vote in #GE24.
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🤔One day a year, we question the headlines. To fight false information, treat everyday like April Fools' Day. Ask yourself:.✨Who is telling me this?.✨How do I know it's true?.✨Are there any other trusted sources?.#YourVoteYourVoice
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Service Owners of @EnableIreland Virtual and Adult Services have created a video using our Easy-to-Read referendum information booklet to explain the two questions being presented to voters on Friday 8 March. 📺Watch the full video: #YourVoteYourVoice
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Across the country ballot boxes and polling stations are being prepared for tomorrow’s elections. We went behind the scenes to see the preparations. Voting starts at 7am and polls stay open until 10pm. #YourVoteYourVoice
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We challenged a first-time voter to see how long it took them to register online to vote?. ❓How long did it take? Watch to the end to find out. 💻How long will it take you?. 🗳️to register before May 20. @nycinews @Ireland_Votes @OireachtasNews @emireland
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🗳️ A General Election has just been called in Ireland🗳️. Now is the time have your say and use your voice. If you’re not registered you can’t vote. 📲 Take 3 mins right now to register or check your details are correct. #YourVoteYourVoice
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🗳️Should we have votes at 16?. Should posters be banned?. How can we make voting easier? . Some brilliant discussions with the girls at @laurelhillsec in #Limerick several of whom will be first time voters on 7 June. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Great passionate conversation with #Limerick #Traveller men and women in Kilmallock ~ questions about how to vote, first time voting, how to engage with candidates, and what the difference is between the 3 elections taking place on 7 June. #YourVoteYourVoice @PaveePoint @itmtrav
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“Issues in this area are a shared concern for election management bodies globally, so collaboration & learning is key at home & abroad.” . Art O’Leary of @ElecCommIRL responding to a question from Dr. Eileen Culloty of @DCU @CullotyEileen @FuJoMedia
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Lots of people visiting our @ElecCommIRL website yesterday to view the #ConstituencyReview23 report and particularly when published at 8am. Overall we had more than 16,000 pageviews. And you can still download it, read it today & view the maps.
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Polling has now opened for the Referendums on Family and Care. Polls will close at 10pm tonight. You don’t need to have your polling information card with you, but you should bring valid ID. More info: #YourVoteYourVoice
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As part of our work @ElecCommIRL is reviewing Ireland's #EuropeanParliament constituencies. As @harrymcgee explains in today's @IrishTimesPol, Ireland will have 1 or 2 additional #MEPs for the next #EuropeanElections. Share your views before May 10.
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Listen back to our @ElecCommIRL Chair Ms Justice Marie Baker speaking to @ClareFM's Alan Morrissey this morning about the 8 March Referendums and voting. #Clare #YourVoteYourVoice.
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The Seanad Universities electorate is expanding for future elections 🗳️. The deadline to register for the new Seanad election panel is January 23 💻. See if you are eligible: #YourVoteYourVoice
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Are you eligible to vote on a university panel for the #Seanad25 elections? . Here’s how you can vote with your postal ballot paper ✉️. Close of poll is Jan 29 - so make sure to vote and return in good time. More info: . @NUIMerrionSq @tcddublin
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🗳️First time voter in an Irish election or maybe it’s a while since you voted? . Check out how to vote in the European, local & Limerick mayoral elections on 7 June. 📺Full video and more info: #yourvoteyourvoice @DALCDublin @Ireland_Votes @emireland
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🗳️Your vote is important!. On Wednesday evening we will be joining @DownSyndromeIRL and adults with Down syndrome to talk about voting and how to vote. To register, click here - #YourVoteYourVoice.
THIS WEDNESDAY!.Your Vote Is Important Webinar for adults with Down syndrome. Join Conor O'Donnell, DSI National Advisory Council member (along with Sinéad Flynn, DSI Adult Education Officer, Sarah Keaveney, EC Education Officer and Art O’Leary, CEO of the Electoral Commission)
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We have significantly reduced county boundary breaches that see people voting outside of their county. The Commission recommends the removal of 7 of the 10 existing breaches of county boundaries and proposes only three new county boundary breaches.
When deciding on constituency boundaries, the Electoral Commission will respect county boundaries where possible. These and other considerations are spelled out here:. . #ConstituencyReview23.
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“It’s incredible to be able to vote and to have that voice” . James Flanagan who was previously homeless talking about being registered to vote as part of the @FocusIreland Voter Registration Drive #YourVoteYourVoice
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Want to learn about Ireland's #ConstituencyReview23? 🗳️. ➡️What is a Constituency Review?. ➡️Why is @ElecCommIRL carrying one out?. ➡️When will we make our recommendations?. Find out more from Tim, our Head of Electoral Operations. Part 1 of 2.@Ireland_Votes @OireachtasNews
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Ahead of #GE24 @eleccommirl has published a new Easy-to-Read guide coproduced with @InclusionIre on the General Election 🗳️ . Available now on our website: . 📧 For a physical copy contact operations@electoralcommission.ie
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📢Polls are now open for the European, local and Limerick mayoral elections and will close at 10pm tonight. Have a form of ID with you and it’s helpful but not essential to bring your polling information card. 👉More information: #YourVoteYourVoice
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🚨 Attention all NUI and Trinity College Graduates🚨. If you’re registered for voting in the #Seanad2025 elections to elect 3 Senators for NUI and 3 Senators for Trinity College you need to return your postal ballot paper in time for it to be counted. Close of poll is 29 Jan ✉️
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Tomorrow, November 12, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming General Election on November 29. If you're not registered, you can't vote! 🗳️. Visit to register to vote and to make sure your details are up to date. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Today, your ballot paper should be stamped by the polling staff 📃. If your ballot isn’t stamped, your vote won’t count, so double check your ballot paper when you receive it in the polling station 🗳️.
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Here’s everything you need to know to ensure you’re ready to vote in #GE24 on Friday 🗳️. Visit for more information . #YourVoteYourVoice
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Referendums Campaign Launches with Commitment to Independent, Clear and Accessible Information.
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“We love to see people voting and playing a part in your community” Chief Executive Art O’Leary addressing ambassadors and diplomats about the 7 June European, local and Limerick mayoral elections. #YourVoteYourVoice
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As Ireland's independent electoral commission, we're in Brussels this morning attending the @EU_Commission @EU_Justice High Level Event on Elections to share best practice & experience around free, fair and resilient #elections. #roadtoep2024
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Ballot envelopes are being opened at the @tcddublin and @NUIMerrionSq #Seanad25 Elections. As Ireland’s independent electoral commission we are at the counts. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Art O’Leary appointed as Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin. In line with the Electoral Reform Act 2022, Mr O’Leary has been appointed for a period of five years.
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📢🗳️POSTAL VOTING DEADLINE APPROACHING!. May 11 is the final deadline to get your application in. Get the forms now from . @NDAIreland @DisabilityFed @IrishWheelchair @ILMIreland . #YourVoteYourVoice
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There's currently 160 TDs elected to #DáilÉireann. But that's going to rise as @ElecCommIRL reviews Ireland's electoral constituencies. The Oireachtas has set out that there should be a minimum of 171 & a maximum of 181 TD's. Have your say by May 10 .
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An Coimisiún Toghcháin recommends that 174 TDs should be elected from 43 constituencies at the next General Election. #ConstituencyReview23
@citizensinfo If you would like to know more about the current constituencies @OireachtasNews has good information: As you can see from that page, Ireland currently is divided into 39 Constituencies. This is part of what is currently being reviewed #ConstituencyReview23
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🗳️ On November 29, voters in Ireland will head to the polling stations to vote in the next General Election. Here's everything you need to know about casting your vote on Friday. For more information on elections and voting in Ireland visit
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Effective & easy access to polling stations is a key element of universal suffrage. Our Post Electoral Event Review (PEER) of Ireland's Referendums on Family & Care makes recommendations focused on improving accessibility. Read the full PEER report -
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📢New Political Party Registered to Stand Candidates. The Registrar of Political Parties gives notice of his intention to approve an application by the 100% Redress Party to become a registered political party for Dáil & local elections. @Ireland_Votes
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Record Number of Public Submissions on Shaping Ireland’s Dáil & Euro Constituencies. #ConstituencyReview recommendations will be presented to @OireachtasNews no later than 30 Aug, being 3 months from today’s @CSOIreland publication of #census2022 report.
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An Coimisiún Toghcháin is determined to be part of a rights-based approach. @ElecCommIRL Chief Executive Art O'Leary addresses Members of the @OireachtasNews #DisabilityMatters Committee on #disability access and inclusion around our elections.
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Changes to Ireland's Register of Political Parties notified today will see a new political party proposed, a name/emblem change for another, and a decision issued on a third. Learn more:
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The Government has confirmed plans to hold constitutional referendums on 8 March 2024. As Ireland’s Independent electoral commission, @ElecCommirl will be delivering a public information campaign to explain the proposals in the lead up to the vote. #8MarchRef
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📢Public consultation on the inclusion of candidate addresses on ballot papers now open for submissions. The deadline for submissions is: 31 January 2025. 👉Find more information about this research and how to lodge your submission:. #research
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⏰It takes 2 mins and 57 seconds to register to vote online at 🗳️but only 2% of 16 and 17 year olds have used the new pre-registration opportunity. Art O'Leary calls on people across Ireland to take just a few minutes to register to vote online.
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A wonderful warm welcome to @UCC from @johbees students & staff, with thanks to the Women in Business & Leadership & the Gov/Pol student societies for hosting us & Prof @theresareidy for moderating. Learn more and vote on 8 March
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📢Ireland's #ConstituencyReview23 Recommendations are being published this Weds (Aug 30) 🗳️ . ➡️What is a Constituency Review? .➡️Why is @ElecCommIRL carrying one out? .➡️What will shape our recommendations? . Find out more from Tim, our Head of Electoral Operations. 1 of 2
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📝 A new Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency is being established to elect 6 Senators at future elections. To find out more about the new Higher Education constituency visit: Important to note that this does not impact on the 2025 Seanad election
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Delighted to see Members of @DownSyndromeIRL's #Kerry Regional Advisory Council taking time in @MTU_ie Tralee to prepare for Friday's voting. For many it will be their first time voting & excitement is building. Learn how to vote #YourVoteYourVoice
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It's Sunday! . Make yourself feel great by registering to vote before Tuesday's deadline. 🗳️It takes just 3 mins at and will leave you ready to vote on 29 November in the General Election #GE24. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Wishing you all a happy New Year from everyone at An Coimisiún Toghcháin 🎆
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Our independent #Referendums information booklet is being delivered to all homes nationwide, but also to your local libraries with thanks to @LibrariesIre. It’s also online at Take a read, make your decision & vote on 8 March. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Effective & easy access to polling stations is a key element of universal suffrage. Our Post Electoral Event Review (PEER) of Ireland's Referendums on Family & Care makes recommendations focused on improving accessibility. Read the full PEER report -
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📢 Polling is now open for Ireland’s General Election. 🗳️ Be among the very first to vote in #GE24 . Polls are open until 10pm . Here's everything you need to know about casting your vote today. #YourVoteYourVoice.
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Want to know more about An Coimisiún Toghcháin, and our work as Ireland's independent electoral commission?. Our colleague Tim, who is our Head of Electoral Operations explains some of who we are, and what we do. Learn more at
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We’re here in #Limerick today to meet people across the city and country to provide information on voting in next Friday’s elections @Limerick_Leader @LimerickCouncil @Limerick_ie . #YourVoteYourVoice
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New Dáil constituency boundaries and seat numbers to be revealed by end of the month. via @Independent_ie Senan Molony. #ConstituencyReview23 .
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Art O’Leary CEO of @ElecCommIRL speaking at the @NDAIreland conference on accessibility of voting. “Working together with you we can make a real difference to people’s lives”
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Tom Rogers Commissioner of the Australian Electoral Commission @AusElectoralCom sets out how Australia’s electoral system operates and the vital role of research.
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Following the Census 2022 preliminary results @Eleccommirl is to make a report & recommendations on constituencies for the election of members to the Dáil & the European Parliament. Submissions are open for the Constituency Review until 10 May, 2023
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🗓️7 June is a really important day for Irish democracy. 🗳️There will be 3 elections taking place:. ✨European Parliament elections.✨Local elections.✨Limerick mayoral elections. 📝Register or update your details by 20 May at:. #YourVoteYourVoice
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Here's everything you need to know about registering for the new Higher Education Constituency for future Seanad Elections🗳️. Registration deadline: Jan 23. To find out more visit: Important to note that this does not impact on the 2025 Seanad election
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🧪 Fantastic morning at @BTYSTE meeting students and hearing all about their important projects and research on democracy and voting. Well done all and best of luck in the competition! 🔬. #BTSYTE #BTYSTE2025. @desmondcollege @brogan_st @SPSSutton @colaistechoilm
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