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How can you vote if out of the country on voting day?

bilirubin · 2016-01-20 13:56:44

Just wondering, is it possible for me to vote in advance in the upcoming general election if on the voting date I won't be in the country due to work or a holiday? I am registered to vote and my details are correct on checktheregister dot ie I can't find any details online to answer my question and if I can vote what I…

20-01-2016 1:56pm

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bilirubin

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Just wondering, is it possible for me to vote in advance in the upcoming general election if on the voting date I won't be in the country due to work or a holiday?
I am registered to vote and my details are correct on checktheregister dot ie
I can't find any details online to answer my question and if I can vote what I need to do.
Any help would be appreciated.

thx

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#2 20-01-2016 2:03pm

tom_k

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Have a look here:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government_in_ireland/elections_and_referenda/voting/registering_to_vote.html#leb892

You may be eligible to be included in the supplement to the postal vote register if your inability to vote is due to your occupation. Holidays wont qualify you, AFAIK.

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#3 20-01-2016 2:06pm

bilirubin

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perfect thanks tom_k, this is what I was looking for!!

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#4 26-01-2016 8:27pm

theflipdave

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Thanks tom_k

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