Ireland
Make sure you're registered and ready to vote in Ireland. Irish citizens aged 18 and over can register at checktheregister.ie.
Next Election
January 16, 2030
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Apply to be on the Register of Electors at checktheregister.ie; a supplement to the register is published before each election, with a closing date announced when an election is called.
Why Voting Matters
Why does voting matter in Ireland? Because every eligible Irish voter holds exactly the same power: one vote. Irish voters elect TDs to Dáil Éireann using proportional representation with a single transferable vote, as well as the President, local councillors and members of the European Parliament. Those choices shape public services, taxes, safety and the economy, and turnout is how ordinary people show up for them.
Turnout was 59.7% in the November 29, 2024 general election, the lowest since 1923. That means about four in ten registered voters stayed home, an enormous untapped voice.
With the single transferable vote, your ranked choices can decide the final seat in a constituency. Check that you are registered, make a plan to vote, and bring a friend.
Voter Assistance Resources
Need help voting in Ireland? Check the register and your polling station at checktheregister.ie, and contact your local authority's franchise section if you have questions. The Electoral Commission provides information on voting.
If you cannot get to your polling station, you may be eligible for a postal vote, special voting or voting at your polling station with assistance. Voters with disabilities may be accompanied by a companion or ask the presiding officer for help.
Some public transport operators run election-day offers, so check with your local provider. Contact details and rules can change, so confirm everything with the official election authority linked on this page before you vote.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Ireland. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. In Ireland, local returning officers appoint presiding officers and poll clerks, and the Electoral Commission explains these roles. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.electoralcommission.ie/who-does-what-in-a-polling-station/
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