Latest turnout figures show Galway West 44% and Dublin Central about 40% as polls close
New TDs could change speaking rights in Dáil if Social Democrats gain a seat, overtaking Labour
Electoral Commission
Elections watchdog says get out to vote – and don’t write ‘Up the Dubs’ on ballot paper
Electoral Commission says 900 new voters have been registered in advance of Dublin and Galway contests
It is illegal to commit electoral fraud in Ireland. It is also relatively easy
In some counties more people were registered to vote than the local population. The Electoral Commission is racing to ‘close the gap’
We finally know how much money shapes Irish elections
We now have the data to see who’s trying to buy our votes in real time through everything from posters to leaflets. If only it were easier to make sense of it
How will Catherine Connolly represent those beyond her own ideological orbit?
Already, people of faith are unsure whether the ‘all voices’ the President said she would listen to include theirs
‘Get the posters up’: Dublin Central, Galway West byelections to be held on May 22nd
Writs moved in Dáil as Electoral Commission appeals to public to act now to ensure they are registered to vote
Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard way
What used to be a once in a generation event tends to come around a lot more often these days
How could Donald Trump have thought war with Iran was a good idea?
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Almost half who spoiled vote in presidential election did not like any candidates – study
Electoral Commission said number of invalid votes ‘significantly higher’ than anything before
Companies’ register could drop directors’ home addresses amid safety concerns
Tech bosses and multinational executives have been threatened, says Law Society
Cold comfort at Athens forum on democracy in face of threats and rising tide of populism
Organisers express hope for ‘rule by the people’, but speakers take more pessimistic line
Presidential election: Which constituencies had the highest - and lowest - turnout?
Heather Humphreys’ home constituency Cavan-Monaghan had highest turnout while Donegal had lowest
Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to win presidential election as country goes to polls
Fine Gael’s Humphreys and independent Connolly urge members of public to exercise right to vote amid fears of low turnout
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
For the first time in a presidential election, there is a concerted campaign to persuade people to spoil their votes
Presidential election: How do I vote tactically?
The election takes place on October 24th, but how is it all going to work?
Deadline for registering to vote in presidential election is Tuesday
Intending voters should check the register and update their details if necessary
Jim Gavin won’t be the last victim of a smear campaign. When will platforms act?
Allegations about the presidential candidate received thousands of comments and nearly a million views, as platforms did little to stop the spread
As the presidential race begins, ordinary citizens must speak up for democratic principles
External funding, smear campaigns and bots have become familiar features of elections elsewhere
US democracy is in danger, but what about Ireland?
‘The greatest threat to Irish democracy comes from a sense that it is not delivering materially for people’
Lack of interest among reasons people did not vote in general election
Survey suggests high level of public trust in Ireland’s elections
Council staff check radio death notices and RIP.ie to help identify correct people to strike off electoral register
Hundreds of thousands of names on Ireland’s electoral registers should not be there, An Coimisiún Toghcháin warns
Populists trying to ‘buy elections’ in Ireland unlikely to succeed, says Limerick mayor
John Moran, State’s first directly elected mayor, urges Government to ‘not be afraid’ of Dublin voters and allow mayoral elections
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
The Debate: What should be done to boost voter turnout?
Official figures suggest national turnout fell to 59.71 per cent in the recent general election, 3.19 per cent down on the 2020 election
Five strategies to get more people voting in elections
For people who care deeply about the democratic process, low voter turnout figures can be depressing
‘Up to 500,000’ names could be on Electoral Register by mistake after duplications or deaths
Election 2024: Official turnout figure is ‘a very blunt measure’ to judge public engagement, says Electoral Commission chief
General election ads: Meta complaint made over alleged failure to publish data
General election Meta ads complaint made over information delay
Broadcast moratorium made no sense and had to go
Original motivation for the regulator’s now-scrapped guidance reveals just how outdated it had become
Coimisiún na Meán ‘finalising’ decision on future of broadcast moratorium
Broadcasters and the Electoral Commission have called for it to be abolished
Number of TDs could reach 240 over next 30 years if population growth continues, chamber hears
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
‘Meeting’ to expel Justin Barrett as leader of National Party attended by one person
The Electoral Commission has rejected an appeal by Mr Justin Barrett’s successor as National Party leader, James Reynolds, against a decision not to remove his rival’s name from the party’s official register
The Irish Times view on what voters think: volatility is now baked in
It should not come as a surprise that in Ireland, as elsewhere, a portion of the electorate is receptive to racist and irrational conspiracy theories
Half of voters decided on party or candidate in final week of local and European campaigns - study
Survey finds 70% of voters felt level of aggression being displayed to politicians was unacceptable
Broadcasting moratorium should be scrapped for future referendums, commission says
Almost four in 10 No voters said uncertainty over the phrase ‘durable relationships’ was reason they voted that way
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