You may be eligible for a postal vote or special voting arrangements in certain circumstances. There are certain criteria which must be met for each circumstance and these are outlined on the relevant forms which are available at www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/forms

Postal vote applications are available in the following circumstances;

• Where due to illness or disability you are unable attend your polling station on polling day.
• Where because of your work or because you are studying full-time in the State, you are unable to attend your designated polling station on polling day.
• Diplomats serving abroad.
• Whole time members of the Defence forces
• Members of the Garda Síochána
• Application for a postal vote for prisoners detained in prison.
• Application for a postal vote for if you are employed by the Returning officer for an electoral event.
• A person whose safety may be at risk can apply to be an anonymous elector and they would also vote by post.

The closing date for applications for Special/Postal Votes is Saturday, 11 May 2024.

All completed application forms should be returned to Register of Electors, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee.