The Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice is a community and voluntary organisation - working for social and economic change tackling poverty and exclusion.

NEW!  - Voting on October 27th 2011

Presidential Election,   By- Election and  Referendum

Information on Presidential Election 2011

A Possible Process for Reflection

Information on By-Election 2011 (constituency of Dublin West)

Information on Referendum Procedure 2011

Wording of the Referenda on the Constitutional Changes

Sample of Presidential Election Ballot Form

Sample of Referenda  Form

To VOTE in any ELECTION  you have to be REGISTERED!

To check if you are  registered to vote click on this link if you are not on the list  - contact your local county council.

 Information on Active Citizenship/Voter Education Programme 

Flyer Active Citizenship/Voter Eduction  Workshops  2011

Active Citizenship Network Meeting - Notes May 13 2011

Programme for Government

Social Justice Ireland  has issued an initial response to the New Programme for Government.

Social Justice Ireland initial comments on new Programme for Government March 2011

The response identified commitments to be welcomed and areas of concern.  Vague and insufficient information in costs and changes in policy which will move Ireland away from a ‘welfare state’ approach move towards a ‘regulatory state’ approach are noted and commented upon.

This initial response is a very useful and reader-friendly introduction on the plan which will impact on our issues in the years ahead.

The Programme itself is also available on www.socialjustice.ie

Some aspects of The Programme for Government that impact on the lives of people living in poverty

Recent Election - Difficulties Experienced by Voters

We have had a number of phone calls and emails concerning problems related to the recent General Election 2011 - difficulties with registration procedures and entitlement to cast a vote. We suggest that voters who experience these or similar problems contact the Franchise Section of your  Local County Council.

After The Elections

Facts and Figures which continue to be important in the Post Election Period collated by David Kutta, Clare Active Citizenship

Approximately 70% of people living in Ireland voted in the 2011 General Election

5 ways to continue involvement in the democratic system of Ireland and the E.U.

Flyer The Elections are Over  - Now Make Sure  Politicians Do our Work

After the Elections - booklet by The Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice