267. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the current eligibility criteria for postal voting in elections, particularly in cases where registered electors are unable to vote in person due to pre-arranged personal travel; whether consideration is being given to expanding access to postal or alternative voting methods to ensure greater participation in ele…
Topics / Postal Voting
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsPostal Voting
7 questions from 6 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 May 2026.
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350. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the deadline for postal vote and special vote applications for the two by- elections was set only one working/postal day after the moving of the writ; and his views that such deadlines, effectively disenfranchise persons who qualify, contrary to their constitutional rights under Art 16 of Bunreacht na hÉireann. [33939/…
217. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of a case (details supplied); and if he will instruct his Department to make postal voting more accessible, especially for disabled and severely ill people. [54319/25]
88. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will bring forward legislative change to allow for those who are pregnant or who have recently given birth to apply for a postal vote in all elections and referenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52166/25]
621. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that people registering for a postal vote due to disability or illness are required to have their application form certified by a doctor, and that many doctors charge a fee for this; if he accepts that this fee acts as a barrier to people with disabilities or long-term illnesses exercising their right to vote; and if …
658. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if she will consult with general practitioners to introduce no charge for signing the postal vote form for those requiring it due to medical reasons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48099/25]
728. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will update the voting process to make it easier for people to register for a postal vote; if he will extend the list of those who qualify for a postal vote to include those who are overseas; if he will take into account that other countries allow their citizens to vote in parliamentary elections as overseas voters. [46679/24]