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23/05/2014
Polling Begins In Local And Euro Elections
Polling stations has gotten underway in the Local and European elections, as well as two Dáil by-elections.
Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
In Dublin West 10 candidates are in competition for its by-elections, alongside nine candidates in Longford/Westmeath.
Polling stations are open until 22:00 and voters only need photographic ID to cast their votes. The official polling card is not needed.
Counting of the votes will begin on Saturday morning.
(MH/CD)
Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
In Dublin West 10 candidates are in competition for its by-elections, alongside nine candidates in Longford/Westmeath.
Polling stations are open until 22:00 and voters only need photographic ID to cast their votes. The official polling card is not needed.
Counting of the votes will begin on Saturday morning.
(MH/CD)
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Polling Stations Open
Polling stations across Ireland have been opened as 157 seats in the Dáil are contested in 40 constituencies. Over 550 candidates have campaigned for the support of more than 3.22 million eligible voters and a seat in the 32nd Dáil. Polls will be open until 22:00 tonight, and the counting of votes will begin on Saturday.
21 May 2014
Polling Card Not Needed To Cast Vote - SF
Following concerns that some people had not received their polling cards, Sinn Féin have told voters that they do need a polling card to vote in the local and European elections on Thursday. The party said it was responding to concerns of some constituents that while some had received cards, others had not.
Polling Card Not Needed To Cast Vote - SF
Following concerns that some people had not received their polling cards, Sinn Féin have told voters that they do need a polling card to vote in the local and European elections on Thursday. The party said it was responding to concerns of some constituents that while some had received cards, others had not.
20 March 2014
Polling Day And Election Spending Orders Signed
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24 April 2014
FG Launch Digital Media Election Campaign
Fine Gael have launched their digital media campaign ahead of next months Local and European Elections, with two dedicated micro-sites, developed by digital partners, Webfactory, that will act as a user-friendly online resource, allowing voters to access information about Fine Gael candidates.
FG Launch Digital Media Election Campaign
Fine Gael have launched their digital media campaign ahead of next months Local and European Elections, with two dedicated micro-sites, developed by digital partners, Webfactory, that will act as a user-friendly online resource, allowing voters to access information about Fine Gael candidates.
03 October 2013
Thousands Left Unable To Vote In Polling Card 'Blunder'
Dublin City officials have sent polling cards to some 5,000 dead people. The mistake has been roundly criticised with reports of a Labour TD describing it as a "major cock-up". It is understood that the mistake has also resulted in some 28,000 people being left without a polling card, just one day before two referendums.
Thousands Left Unable To Vote In Polling Card 'Blunder'
Dublin City officials have sent polling cards to some 5,000 dead people. The mistake has been roundly criticised with reports of a Labour TD describing it as a "major cock-up". It is understood that the mistake has also resulted in some 28,000 people being left without a polling card, just one day before two referendums.
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