A step by step guide about registering to vote using VOTER.IE

Visit VOTER.ie to get started. Or read more for details.

Things to have ready before you start:

1) Your PPS Number. It has 7 numbers, and one or two letters - for example 1234567AB

2) A photo of your passport or similar ID proving citizenship, Irish or British, saved to your laptop.

1) Visit voter.ie and click “register ” on the left

2) Chose the option click “register online” on the right




3) Fill out the form with your name, address, and other details.
 

4) Click “drop required files” and select the the previously prepared photo of your passport or ID

5) When all the details are filled out and the proof of citizenship is uploaded you can click “confirm details”

6) Your local authority or County Council will be in touch via email or phone call when your application has been reviewed

Why should you register to vote?

Elections in Dublin West have been won and lost by one or two votes, and having the right candidate in this constituency can help the fight against genocide in Gaza, against the rise of the far right, and for real public services in Dublin West. 

Ruth Coppinger has consistently stood against racism and injustice in Dublin West, and in Ireland.

A number one vote for Ruth will contribute to having a strong fighter for justice and rights in the the Dáil, the Irish Parliament.  

Are you voting in Ireland for the first time? Here’s how

Ireland uses a slightly more complex system than most other countries. You don’t simply put an ‘X’ next to your preferred candidate. Voters here can rank each candidate by putting a ‘1’ next to their favourite candidate. If you wish, you can then put a ‘2’ next to your second favourite, and so on. 

Put a 1 beside your favourite candidate. You can also put a 2 beside your second favourite candidate, and continue until there is a number next to all the people you want to see elected.

You do not have to put a number next to all the candidates. And you do not have to put a number next to candidates you don’t like. 

Lower preferences come into play when higher-ranked candidates are elected or eliminated.

A quota system determines how many votes a candidate needs to be elected, calculated based on the number of seats available.

Votes are transferred to other candidates if a candidate is eliminated or surpasses the quota.

A vote can be transferred multiple times and counts as a full vote regardless of preference number.

The process continues until all seats are filled, with transfers playing a key role in electing candidates.

The counting process can be lengthy especially with long lists of candidates, particularly in European elections.