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7 March, 2024 – Ireland’s independent electoral commission, An Coimisiún Toghcháin has welcomed the signing into law by President Michael D. Higgins of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2023. The law provides for the establishment of an office of mayor for Limerick City and County and for an election to select Limerick’s … Continued
23 February 2024 – An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission has today announced the membership of its Research Advisory Group. This diverse and expert group will support An Coimisiún in delivering its ambitious programme of research proposed in its draft Research Programme 2024-2026. This includes a range of potential research themes across five strands, … Continued
23 February 2024 – An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission has today given notice that five political parties have registered with the Commission in order to be “Approved Bodies” for the 8 March Referendums. The Referendum Returning Officer has been notified of these Approved Bodies as set out in the Electoral Reform Act (2022). … Continued
25 January, 2024 – The independent information campaign for the two 8 March Referendums launched today, with a commitment from the Chair of Ireland’s independent electoral commission, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, that people can depend on the Electoral Commission for independent, clear and accessible information. An Coimisiún Toghcháin has taken on the role previously held by … Continued
12 January 2024 – The Registrar of Political Parties has today given notice of his intention to approve an application by the Farmers Alliance party to become a registered political party eligible to stand candidates in Ireland’s Dáil, local and European Parliament elections. The decision made by the Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the … Continued
5 December 2023 – An Coimisiún Toghcháin (An Coimisiún), Ireland’s independent electoral commission has confirmed that its planning is already underway to deliver information about the upcoming March 8 Referendum. Among its functions, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, has taken on the role previously held by the Referendum Commission to provide independent, impartial information about the proposals … Continued
24 November 2023 – The Registrar of Political Parties has today given notice of his intention to approve an application by The Irish People party to become a registered political party eligible to stand candidates in Ireland’s Dáil, Local and European elections. The decision made by the Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission, Mr. Art O’Leary, as … Continued
20 November 2023 –An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission has made its independent recommendations to the Oireachtas on the make-up of Ireland’s electoral constituencies for June’s European Parliament elections. The Commission recommends, in its report laid before the Oireachtas today, that an additional 14th MEP allocated to Ireland for the European Parliament elections, will … Continued
10 November 2023 – The Registrar of Political Parties has today given notice of his intention to approve an application by the Independent Ireland party to become a registered political party eligible to stand candidates in Ireland’s Dáil, local and European elections. The decision made by the Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral … Continued
10 November 2023 – An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s new independent electoral commission has published its first Draft Research Programme 2024-2026. An Coimisiún holds a new and significant research role in electoral policy and procedures, and has under its statutory remit the ability to make recommendations to the Government arising from this research. One of the … Continued