Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015
499. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to extensively advertise the supplement to the register of electors, prior to the upcoming referenda on presidential age and marriage equality; his views on the extension of the deadlines to facilitate prospective voters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6802/15]
View answerThe latest dates for application to registration authorities for entry in the supplement to the electoral register are advertised by my Department in the main national newspapers as well as on my Department’s website prior to referendums. These advertisements are normally placed after the polling day order is made.
Application for entry in the supplement must be received by the registration authority at least 15 days (not including Sundays, Good Friday or Public Holidays) before polling day at a referendum in order to be considered for that referendum.
Electors who are eligible for, but not already included in, the postal or special voters list, may apply for entry into the supplement to these lists. Such applications must be received by the registration authority at least 22 days (not including Sundays, Good Friday or Public Holidays) before polling day in order to be considered for that referendum.
