Public Consultations

An Coimisiún Toghcháin is seeking views in preparing its second Research Programme which will run from 2027-2030 This follows on from our first Research Programme 2024-2026.

See below five short questions for your consideration and input. We will prepare and publish a summary of the responses received.

For more background information on the consultation see our consultation paper and summary of research to date.

Responses are preferred through the form below but you can also respond by email to researchconsult@electoralcommission.ie with ‘Research Programme Consultation’ in the subject line by 5pm on Monday 7 December. Responses can also be sent by post, addressed to Research Unit, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Block M, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 X8X8.

1. Are there research topics or questions you would you like to see included in our new Research Programme 2027-2030?
2. Are our five proposed research strands fit for purpose, or do they need to be refined?
3. What is your view on our research work/ to date? Do our research values need any updating? Are there gaps or improvements we should consider?
4. Are there examples of best practice or additional research partnerships we should consider?
5. Is there anything else you would like to add?

The following Terms and Conditions will apply:

• Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
• Contact information (first name, surname and name of organisation if applicable) and email address will be collected to verify submissions.
• Where submissions are quoted in the summary document, personal submissions will be identified by number only. The names of all organisations/ groups who submit will be published in the summary document.
• Content from the submissions may be cited or quoted in other reports and strategy documents prepared by An Coimisiún Toghcháin.
• Submissions that are deemed to be offensive, inappropriate or not relevant to the work of An Coimisiún Toghcháin will not be considered
• Submissions will be held by An Coimisiún Toghcháin on file for the duration of the research programme and will be destroyed thereafter
• Review of submissions will be subject to legal considerations including Data Protection legislation; Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989; Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 and Defamation Act 2009.
• Any submissions, correspondence, or supporting documentation provided as part of this process may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and may be released in response to a valid Freedom of Information request, subject to the provisions and exemptions of the Act.

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