The general election will take place on November 29
An Coimisiún Toghcháin is urgently calling on people in Mayo and nationwide to check the register and ensure they’re registered to vote in the upcoming General Election.
Following confirmation from the Taoiseach that polling day will be Friday, November 29, statutory cut-off deadlines will, once the election is called, apply for people who want to vote in the General Election.
Ireland’s independent electoral commission is calling on people to ensure they are registered correctly before the deadline for voting registration on November 12.
The window to register for postal and special voting is short at only two days once the election is called, so those who are eligible need to act fast before the likely deadline of Sunday, November 10.
2024 is the biggest election year in history, with half of the world’s population having the opportunity to go to the polls in 72 countries.
In Ireland, over six point seven million individual votes have been cast in national referendums and elections so far this year.
Mr Art O’Leary, Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, stated: “The 174 TD’s we elect to the thirty-fourth Dáil on Friday, November 29, will decide on our behalf what laws are passed, changed or removed. Time and time again in Ireland’s elections, we have seen the value of every single vote, so don’t miss out and make sure you’re registered to vote.”
He continued: “The election campaign is the time to have conversations with your family and friends about the election, whether it’s at the breakfast table with family, over a drink with friends, or in your group chats to decide your vote, but if you’re not registered by Tuesday 12 November you will miss your chance to have your say.
“It takes under three minutes to register on checktheregister.ie with your Eircode and PPS Number – your vote is your voice,” concluded Mr O’Leary.
Among its functions, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission, is tasked with building awareness of Ireland’s elections and increasing the numbers of people voting through education and information campaigns.
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