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Get Ready to Vote: Voter Registration Day is Here!
Voter registration is crucial for ensuring that every eligible citizen can participate in the democratic process. By establishing a National Voter Registration Day, Ireland aims to increase political participation ensuring that all voices are heard in local and national elections. It is an initiative aimed at promoting voter registration in Ireland, with a particular focus on reaching minority groups, disadvantaged communities, and young people.
The second National Voter Registration Day is taking place on the 30th of April 2025
Registering to vote:
Registering to vote can now be completed online.
When you register to vote, you are added to the register of electors.
To be eligible you must first be:
• 18 years of age or older (if you are 16/17 you can pre-register and your name will be added once you turn 18)
• Resident in Ireland
To register to vote go to checktheregister.ie
Once there, you can check if you are registered. To register you will need your PPS number and your eircode and you can fill the form there.
Those already registered to vote are encouraged to make sure that their details are current and correct.
The coming 24 months will be a relatively busy electoral period with Local and European Elections in June and both a General Election and Presidential Election due before the end of 2025.
Your polling station (where you go to cast your vote) is on your polling card, which you should have received by post if you are registered to vote.
You need to bring identification when voting. You can use a passport, driving license, workplace/student identity card, public services card or birth/marriage certificate.
When you arrive at the polling station, you will be asked to state your name and address and should have your identification ready for inspection.
On the ballot, you must indicate the order of your choice of candidates by writing “1” or “one” in the box beside the photograph of your first choice of candidate and, if you wish, “2” or “two” beside the photograph of your second choice of candidate, “3” or “three” beside the photograph of your third choice and so on.
Once you have made your choice or choices, simply fold up the ballot paper and post it into the ballot box.
Your involvement helps create a well-informed and active voter base, guaranteeing that everyone’s voice is represented. Your voice matters, your vote is important.
