Information on Voting and the Register of Electors.
- Applications for Postal/Special Votes
- Notice regarding Electoral Register Appeals
- Register of Electors
- Who Can Vote?
- Registering To Vote
- Postal Vote
- Contact Information
Applications for Postal/Special Votes
The Referendum on the 39th (Family Bill 2023) and 40th (Care Bill) Amendments to the Constitution on Friday 8th March 2024.
The following categories of Elector can apply for a Postal/Special Vote:
- Gardaí
- Defence Forces
- Disabled Postal Vote *
- Disabled Special Vote (Nursing Homes)
- Circumstance of Occupation/Students **
- Diplomats
- Anonymous ***
- Prisoners
* Disabled Postal Votes are available for electors still resident at home, who may on grounds of illness or disability be unable to travel to a Polling Station
** Circumstance of Occupation/Students are for electors who will be working on the day of the poll and for Students who are studying within the State and who would be unable to cast their vote at their normal polling station.
*** If the publication of your name and address would be prejudicial (harmful) to your personal safety or to that of a member of your household, you can apply to be an anonymous elector.
Postal Votes are not available for Electors who are out of the country on holidays on the day of the Poll.
Electors who require a Postal/Special Vote - Please Note that the closing date for Receipt of Applications is Monday 12th February 2024 at 5pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Please check www.checktheregister.ie to ensure that you have a vote on Friday 8th March 2024. If you have any queries please email registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Notice regarding Electoral Register Appeals
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023.
Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023.
Polling Day Friday 8th March 2024.
I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE THAT:
- The latest date for the receipt of Appeals in respect of the Register of Electors of the County of Limerick in advance of the 39th and 40th Referendums of The Constitution shall be Wednesday 21st February 2024 at 4.30pm.
- All such Appeals will be heard by the County Registrar of Limerick Circuit Court, sitting at the Courthouse, Merchant Quay, Limerick, and should be directed by post or personal delivery to that address.
- Any Appeals received after the final date shall not be considered by the County Registrar until after Polling Day for above Referendums.
Dated this 9th day of February 2024.
Signed: James Seymour
County Registrar
Limerick Circuit Court
Electoral Act 1992: Schedule 2, Rule 39
(inserted by Section 106 (j) Electoral Reform Act 2022)
Register of Electors
It is now your responsibility to ensure that you’re registered to vote.
New Registration
The referendum on the proposals contained in the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 and the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023 will be held on 8th March 2024. If you are eligible to vote and not on the register of electors you must apply before Tuesday 20th February 2024.
To be eligible to vote in a Referendum:
- You must be 18 years of age on or before Friday, 8th March 2024.
- You must be living full time at the address at which you wish to be registered.
- You must have Irish citizenship.
How to apply:
- On-line on www.checktheregister.ie
- Hard copy forms can also be downloaded from www.checktheregister.ie, or can be requested from Limerick City and County Council at registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Late applications cannot be accepted.
Limerick City and County Council has a rolling register of electors.
To check if you are on the register click here.
Who Can Vote?
While every resident is entitled to be registered, the registration authority needs to know a person’s citizenship to determine at which elections a person may vote. The right to vote is as follows:
- Irish Citizens: May vote at every election and referendum
- British Citizens: May vote at Dáil and Local Elections only
- Other EU Citizens: May vote at European & Local Elections only
- Non - EU Citizens: May vote at Local Elections only
Registering To Vote
The easiest way for you to register to vote or update your details is online at www.checktheregister.ie. If a form is required, they can be accessed via the links below.
- Register of Electors - register to vote or update details
- Clár na dToghthóirí - vóta a chaitheamh
- Register of Electors - 3rd party amendment
- Clár na dToghthóirí - thríú páirtí
- Register of Electors - special voters list form
- Clár na dToghthóirí - liosta vótálaithe speisialta
- Register of Electors - application for postal vote due to illness or disability
- Clár na dToghthóirí - iarratas ar vóta poist de bharr tinnis nó míchumais
Postal Vote
Various categories of persons can seek registration as postal voters:
- The Defence Forces
- an Garda Síochána
- Diplomats serving abroad
- Certain disabled voters living at home
- Persons who cannot attend at their own polling station by reason of their occupation/education
- Prisoners Persons who reside in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution can apply for inclusion on the Special Voters List.
Contact Information
Phone: +353 61 556000
Fax: +353 61 415266
Email: registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm