Special Voters List

If you are living in a hospital or Nursing Home and have a physical illness or physical disability which prevents you from going to a Polling Station to vote, you may apply for inclusion in the Special Voters List, by requesting an Application Form (SV1).

In order to qualify for the Special Voters List, an elector's physical disability must be likely to continue for the duration of the register and prevent him or her from going to the polling station to vote. To apply, fill out the application form for entry into the Special Voters List (Forms Section).

Applications to be entered on the Special Voters List must be made by 25 November, and in the case of a first application, must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

Electors on the Special Voters List vote by marking a ballot paper delivered to them by a special presiding officer, accompanied by a garda.

A new Application must be submitted each year.

More information on voting for voters with disabilities can be downloaded in leaflet form from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.