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Returning officer discriminated against Portuguese national over ballot paper denial

Returning officer discriminated against Portuguese national over ballot paper denial

The Workplace Relations Commission upheld a complaint by Carlos Manuel Garcia da Silva that the returning officer had breached the Equal Status Act 2000 by discriminating against him on grounds of his nationality.

Over 20% of people undecided on vote for presidential election

Over 20% of people undecided on vote for presidential election

The latest opinion poll shows that 21 per cent of people are undecided on who to vote for in the presidential election on Friday

Presidential poll must be last that NI residents cannot vote in – O’Neill

Presidential poll must be last that NI residents cannot vote in – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said there was a ‘huge gap’ in that she could be a presidential candidate but cannot vote in the same election.

Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Young people urged to register to vote before Tuesday deadline

Young people urged to register to vote before Tuesday deadline

Presidential election 2025: How to register, how to vote and how the count works

Presidential election 2025: How to register, how to vote and how the count works

Research indicates high levels of confidence in Irish electoral system

Research indicates high levels of confidence in Irish electoral system

General election poll: What decided your vote?

General election poll: What decided your vote?

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Did you make up your mind by looking at party leaders, or were you swayed by a strong social media campaign?

Election day in Ireland: How to vote and how the count works

Election day in Ireland: How to vote and how the count works

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland is heading to the polls to decide who should form the next government.

Understanding needed as to why people did not vote, says Electoral Commission

Understanding needed as to why people did not vote, says Electoral Commission

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Art O’Leary explained that such action would ultimately involve education, information and public engagement.

Local elections: Sinn Féin to 'dust themselves down' after disappointing results – as it happened

Local elections: Sinn Féin to 'dust themselves down' after disappointing results – as it happened

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

The counting process in the local elections is under way

Lowering voting age to 16 ‘worth discussing’, says Foley

Lowering voting age to 16 ‘worth discussing’, says Foley

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Minister for Education Norma Foley made the remarks at a press event to launch the second year of the free schoolbooks scheme for primary schools

Homeless people encouraged to use ‘powerful voice’ and vote

Homeless people encouraged to use ‘powerful voice’ and vote

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

James Flanagan, a 20-year-old Dubliner who has been homeless in the past, said ‘with the power to vote, we can fix’ the housing crisis.