Citizenship

Everyone is entitled to apply for entry onto the voting Register, however, a person’s citizenship determines which elections they may vote in.

• Irish citizens may vote at all elections/referenda.
• British citizens may vote at Dáil, European and Local elections only and are denoted on the Register with a ‘D’ beside their name.
• Other EU citizens may vote at European and Local elections only and are denoted on the Register with an ‘E’ beside their name.
• Non-EU citizens may vote at Local elections only and are denoted on the Register with an ‘L’ beside their name.

Documents that may be Required at a Polling Station doc, 24kb

Voting Information for Non Nationals doc, 50kb