• Citizenship: You must be an Irish or British citizen residing in Ireland.
• Age: You must be 18 years or older on the day of the election.
• Voter Registration: Ensure your name is on the Electoral Register. You can verify your status online at www.checktheregister.ie.

At the Polling Station

Bring Valid ID:
Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Passport
• Driving license
• Student ID with a photograph
• Public services card
• Any official document featuring your name and photo

Follow These Steps to Vote:

1. Listen to the polling station staff for guidance on where to go and how to vote.
2. You will receive a ballot paper listing all candidates in alphabetical order, along with their party emblems and photographs.
3. Mark your preferences by ranking the candidates:
   • Write ‘1’ beside your first-choice candidate.
   • Optionally, continue with ‘2’, ‘3’, etc., for your subsequent preferences.
4. You can rank as many or as few candidates as you like—it’s entirely your choice.

Tips to Avoid Spoiling Your Vote

• Avoid Extra Marks: Do not write or draw outside the boxes.
• Complete Rankings Properly: Ensure your numbering is consecutive (1, 2, 3, etc.). Avoid repeating numbers or skipping ranks.
• Mark Clearly: Use the provided pen or pencil, and write your numbers neatly inside the boxes.

Important: Ensure your ballot paper is officially stamped before casting your vote. A ballot without a stamp will not be counted.

Polling Station Hours

Polling stations are open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM today. Make sure to allocate time to exercise your democratic right.