Information on Voting and the Register of Electors.
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.
New Registration
It is now your responsibility to ensure that you’re registered to vote.
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
Contact Information
Phone: +353 61 556000
Fax: +353 61 415266
Email: registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm