Make sure you are entitled to vote in the forthcoming referendum

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Make sure you are registered to vote

With the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty due to take place on October 2nd, it is important to ensure you are registered to vote now.

Every local authority in Ireland is responsible for compiling and publishing a list of voters in the local area. This is called the Register of Electors or the Electoral Register. Anyone can check their details on this Register which is available in all local authority offices, post offices, Garda stations and public libraries.

Voting is an important way of having your say. If you don't vote, your opinion becomes irrelevant.

Every Irish citizen, ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to vote in the forthcoming referendum. Those who turn 18 years old on or before October 2nd 2009 are also entitled to vote in the Referendum, so it is important to ensure they are also included. You can check on-line if you are still entitled to vote, go to Check the Register.

If you need to add your name to the Register,you can download relevant application form and ensure that this (RFA 2) form is verified at either your local Garda Station or Local Authority offices.

If you are on the register but have moved address you must complete relevant application form (RFA3). Irish versions of these forms are also available for download - (RFA2) or (RFA3).

The closing date for submitting the application form is Tuesday, September 15th.

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