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Returning officer discriminated against Portuguese national over ballot paper denial

Returning officer discriminated against Portuguese national over ballot paper denial

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

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.

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

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Here is everything you need to know about how voting for the presidential election on Friday, October 24th

Poll: Should we ban political campaign posters?

Poll: Should we ban political campaign posters?

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

People will have until 5pm on Friday, May 9th, to take part in the Electoral Commission consultation and submit their views.

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.

Referendums: Voter turnout picks up as 10pm closing time looms

Referendums: Voter turnout picks up as 10pm closing time looms

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Low turnouts were reported at polling stations across the country on Friday morning