Closing date for receipt of Postal & Special Voters Applications for the 2019/2020 Register of Electors is the 25th November 2018. Once approved, a Postal vote is applicable for the duration of the Register i.e. 12 months from the 15th February.
Postal Voters List
A person registered as a postal voter may vote by post only and may not vote at a polling station. Electors must apply each year to be on the postal voters list.
Categories of Postal Voters:
Part I
Defence Forces
Part II
Gardaí Siochána
Part III
Diplomats and their spouses
Part IV
Persons with a physical illness or disability living at home
Part V
Persons unable to vote in person because of circumstances of occupation (incl. polling station staff), service or employment, including students attending an educational institution in the state on a full time basis
Note: inability to vote in person due to absence for any reason other than those outlined above will not entitle a voter to a postal vote.
Special Voters List
Who can apply?
Those eligible to apply for special voter status are persons ordinarily resident at a hospital, nursing home or similar institution who are unable to go in person to vote at a polling station by reason of a physical illness or physical disability.
The onus rests on each individual to ensure that he/she is registered to vote. Remember, you cannot vote unless you are registered.
