| Local and European Elections 2009 |
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The Local and European Elections will take place in June 2009. These elections will give us all an opportunity to have our voices heard at a local and European level. From September onwards the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice (VPSJ) will be facilitating the Active Citizenship/Voter Education Programme throughout the country.
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: 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?
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. |