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26/02/2016
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.
Island residents off counties Donegal, Mayo and Galway cast their votes on Thursday.
Voters have been warned to be careful when marking their ballot papers, as any identifying marks, signatures or X's could spoil their vote.
People have also been warned against taking "selfies" in polling booths, as it was important to preserve the secrecy of the ballot.
(MH)
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.
Island residents off counties Donegal, Mayo and Galway cast their votes on Thursday.
Voters have been warned to be careful when marking their ballot papers, as any identifying marks, signatures or X's could spoil their vote.
People have also been warned against taking "selfies" in polling booths, as it was important to preserve the secrecy of the ballot.
(MH)
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Referendum Polls Opened
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Referendum Polls Opened
Voting is now underway in two referendums, one regarding the abolition of the Senead and the other on the establishment of a Court of Appeal. With over 3m people eligible to vote more than 6,000 polling stations have been set up across the State, which will remain open until 22:00. The two referendums ask a simply yes/no question.
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