A Special Voters list is prepared every year as part of the Register of Electors compilation process. Those eligible to apply for special voter status are persons ordinarily resident at a hospital, nursing home or similar institution who are unable to vote at a polling station by reason of a physical illness or physical disability that is likely to continue for the period the Register is in force.

Electors on the Special Voters list vote at their hospital, nursing home, etc. by completing a ballot paper brought to them by a special presiding officer who is accompanied by a Garda.

The relevant form is available at www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/forms

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.