The VPSJ has been faciliting Active Citizenship/Voter Education Programmes for the past 12 years. These programmes which are strictly non-party political, are 85% participation and 15% information have been very effective in encouraging people to recognise the power of their vote.

From September onwards the VPSJ would be very pleased to facilitate the Active Citizenship/Voter Education programme with your group/organisation and/or 'train' your colleagues to facilitate the programme.

For more information and contact details please our flyer:

Local and E.U. Elections 2009.pdf

If you are part of the New Communities in Ireland, this is your opportunity to have your say; so get registered and be ready to cast your vote in the Local and European Elections 2009!

For more information on workshops for new communities please see our flyer:

New Communities Voter Registration.pdf

Who can Vote in the 2009 Local and European Elections?

• Irish Citizens may vote at every election and referendum;
• British Citizens may vote at Dail elections, European elections and Local Elections;
• Other European Union (EU) citizens may vote at European and Local Elections
• Non-EU citizens may vote at Local Elections only

Application forms for inclusion on the Electoral Register are available from all County Councils, Corporations, Post Offices and Public Libraries.

*There will be changes to boundaries and electoral areas for the Local Elections in a number of counties to reflect changes in poulations in those counties. The full report on these changes can be found on www.electoralareacommittees.ie

Remember Your Vote is Your Voice.