Are you registered??

MadsL · 20-01-2011 10:26PM #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6zD88yOudM

http://www.checktheregister.ie

Get it done!! if you are not already registered, you must register before Monday 21 Feb to vote on March 11th.

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

Who can vote...

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/introduction_to_the_irish_system/right_to_vote.html

Send me a PM if you would be interested in volunteering to run some voter registration nights in Dublin's bars/clubs. (strictly no political canvassing, just to encourage people to get out and vote!!) Vote No to Apathy!

Copy my sig and spread the word...

bobblepuzzle · 20-01-2011 10:27PM

Fianna Fail ftw :pac:

Kimono-Girl · 20-01-2011 10:34PM

yup me and my fiance are registered and ready to vote!

Cheap Thrills! · 20-01-2011 10:38PM

Yeh...a registered offender!!! :P

20-01-2011 10:47PM

Yes but in Kerry, however I intend to make the trip.

steo87 · 20-01-2011 10:50PM

What if you're living abroad for the next few months and won't be able to make it home in March? Is there anyway I can vote, maybe at an Irish embassy or something like that?

Edit: apparently you can't vote in an embassy, even though other nationalities can, like British/American etc - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2360471381

That is a load of bollox...why the fúck can't we vote?

MadsL · 20-01-2011 10:54PM

'Fraid not...

Overseas voters
If you are an Irish citizen living abroad you cannot be entered on the register of electors. This means that you cannot vote in an election or referendum here in Ireland. (The only exception to this is in the case of Irish officials on duty abroad (and their spouses) who may register on the postal voters list).

Postal voters
You will normally be required to vote in person at an official voting centre, however, you may be eligible for a postal vote if you are:

A full-time member of the Defence Force
A member of the Garda Siochana
An Irish diplomat or his/her spouse posted abroad
You may also be eligible for a postal vote if you cannot go to a polling station because:

You have a physical illness or disability
You are studying full time at an educational institution away from your home address where you are registered.
You are unable to vote at your polling station because of your occupation
You are unable to vote at your polling station because you are in prison as a result of an order of a court.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/introduction_to_the_irish_system/right_to_vote.html

Are you studying??

RichieC · 20-01-2011 10:55PM

I've been called for Jury duty twice so I assume I am.

20-01-2011 10:56PM

Yes, checked today to make sure I was.

admiralofthefleet · 20-01-2011 10:57PM

thata a very personal question op. she said she was 18

steo87 · 20-01-2011 10:58PM

MadsL wrote: »

'Fraid not...

Overseas voters
If you are an Irish citizen living abroad you cannot be entered on the register of electors. This means that you cannot vote in an election or referendum here in Ireland. (The only exception to this is in the case of Irish officials on duty abroad (and their spouses) who may register on the postal voters list).

Postal voters
You will normally be required to vote in person at an official voting centre, however, you may be eligible for a postal vote if you are:

A full-time member of the Defence Force
A member of the Garda Siochana
An Irish diplomat or his/her spouse posted abroad
You may also be eligible for a postal vote if you cannot go to a polling station because:

You have a physical illness or disability
You are studying full time at an educational institution away from your home address where you are registered.
You are unable to vote at your polling station because of your occupation
You are unable to vote at your polling station because you are in prison as a result of an order of a court.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/introduction_to_the_irish_system/right_to_vote.html

Are you studying??

Ah lovely, cheers for the info. Yeah studying, so should be able to do it so. Any ideas how to go about it? Actually it's prob in the link!

MadsL · 20-01-2011 11:06PM

Applications for inclusion on the list of postal voters must be received by 25 November at the latest. If you are registered as a postal voter, you may vote by post only. You may not vote at a polling station.

Too late...

MadsL · 20-01-2011 11:09PM

Going Out: 11/03/2011 07:00hrs
Glasgow (Prestwick) - Dublin
1 x Adult 9.99 GBP
Taxes/Fees 0.00 GBP
1 x Web Check in 6.00 GBP
Coming Back: 11/03/2011 19:00hrs
Dublin - Glasgow (Prestwick)
1 x Adult 21.99 GBP
Taxes/Fees 0.00 GBP
1 x Web Check in 6.00 GBP

Travel Extras

Going Out:
Coming Back:

Total

Total Cost 43.98 GBP

Book now!

steo87 · 20-01-2011 11:11PM

MadsL wrote: »

Going Out: 11/03/2011 07:00hrs
Glasgow (Prestwick) - Dublin
1 x Adult 9.99 GBP
Taxes/Fees 0.00 GBP
1 x Web Check in 6.00 GBP
Coming Back: 11/03/2011 19:00hrs
Dublin - Glasgow (Prestwick)
1 x Adult 21.99 GBP
Taxes/Fees 0.00 GBP
1 x Web Check in 6.00 GBP

Travel Extras

Going Out:
Coming Back:

Total

Total Cost 43.98 GBP

Book now!

That's the first thing I did too when I knew I couldn't vote :pac:

To further complicate things, I'm not registered to vote...so if I were to send in my voter reg. form, would it be too late? Like would it have to had been submitted by November?

MadsL · 20-01-2011 11:18PM

To further complicate things, I'm not registered to vote

Ah...!

In that case Ryanair x2, as you have to present your form at a Garda Station (could be at the airport I guess? - Tel: +353 1 666 4950)

You have to submit the form before Feb 21st.

MadsL · 21-01-2011 12:22AM

Alternatively...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYxydNEi4xM

MadsL · 21-01-2011 12:30AM

MadsL wrote: »

Ah...!

In that case Ryanair x2, as you have to present your form at a Garda Station (could be at the airport I guess? - Tel: +353 1 666 4950)

You have to submit the form before Feb 21st.

Maybe just one trip needed....I missed this

Supplement to the Postal Voters List
If you are eligible for the postal voter list but are not included, you can apply for inclusion in the relevant supplement to the lists.

The latest date for receipt of applications is two days after the date of dissolution of the Dáil in the case of a general election or two days after the order appointing polling day for other elections or referenda.

Jesus Wept · 21-01-2011 12:47AM

Yes, I am!
Despite having never registered to vote, I am registered at an address I have previously lived at.

Great system imo.

NeedaNewName · 21-01-2011 12:50AM

yep.
FF ready to go!

MadsL · 21-01-2011 12:55AM

The-Rigger wrote: »

Yes, I am!
Despite having never registered to vote, I am registered at an address I have previously lived at.

Great system imo.

Census maybe?

You still have time to register your change of address..

Jesus Wept · 21-01-2011 01:13AM

Possibly the census. Is it policy to take names off the census and register people to vote and send them voting cards without their asking?

jamesie_boy · 21-01-2011 03:37AM

I have the same name as my Father and we both live in the same address. How would I know if I'm registered if I checked the register online? would it have the same name listed twice?

Dangerous Man · 21-01-2011 03:39AM

Can't vote as I'm out of the country. For all of you who are going to vote I just have this say. Savour the moment.

MadsL · 21-01-2011 03:24PM

jamesie_boy wrote: »

I have the same name as my Father and we both live in the same address. How would I know if I'm registered if I checked the register online? would it have the same name listed twice?

Be careful..as it can be deceptive. There should be two listings, one for the Register and (possibly one for the edited register if you haven't opted out)

If either of you didn't check the opt out for the Edited Register you should see the names appear four times.

If you both did check the opt out it will appear twice.

Or if you see the name twice it could mean that one name could be missing.

MadsL · 21-01-2011 03:25PM

The-Rigger wrote: »

Possibly the census. Is it policy to take names off the census and register people to vote and send them voting cards without their asking?

I think so, is it possible though that the census taker left a form and it was completed?

lucylu · 21-01-2011 03:45PM

If you have got married recently check you are still registered. I was deleted twice off the register with the "reason" married. :mad:

I don't use my married name and the local field officer the auld gob****e who fills it out on behalf of the County Council insists I do..

darragh16 · 21-01-2011 03:53PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLCTDGWhPaM

Kasabian · 21-01-2011 03:57PM

If you register to vote you will need a TV license.

scarymoon1 · 21-01-2011 04:22PM

im on the register online but the last time i tried to vote in my local national school i was turned away as they said i wasnt on the register. I took myself off it before because i didnt want to go to jury duty. but now im on the register online again. I think my dad enquired with the local councillor before - could he have put me back on without me knowing? will i try to vote again in march?

tadcan · 21-01-2011 04:38PM

Kasabian wrote: »

If you register to vote you will need a TV license.

One TV licence is needed per house. More than one person can live in a house. How can those two things compare? Never needed to show a TV licence when registering to vote.

scarymoon1 wrote: »

im on the register online but the last time i tried to vote in my local national school i was turned away as they said i wasnt on the register. I took myself off it before because i didnt want to go to jury duty. but now im on the register online again. I think my dad enquired with the local councillor before - could he have put me back on without me knowing? will i try to vote again in march?

The form needs your signature, so no one else is allowed register you. However when the people updating the electoral register they asked if anyone else lived in the house.

Johro · 21-01-2011 04:43PM

As a Dutch national I'm allowed to vote in European and Local elections, not National ones. I've looked into Irish Citizenship as I've lived here since '84, but I would have to pay 950 euro for the privilege (sic) and I can't afford it right now.

Are you registered??

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