Dublin Central, Galway West By-Elections Set for May 22nd; Registration Deadline May 5th
By-elections for Dublin Central and Galway West are set for May 22nd, following writs moved in the Dáil. Voters must register or update details by May 5th via checktheregister.ie. The Electoral Commission urges participation to ensure voter voices are heard.
Writs for bye-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West were moved in the Dáil, scheduling the polls for Friday, May 22nd, after a four-week campaign. Fine Gael deputy Government Whip Emer Currie moved the writ for Dublin Central, seeking a successor to former Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett moved the writ for Galway West, filling the vacancy left by former Independent TD Catherine Connolly, who was elected President.
Minister for Local Government James Browne is expected to sign the official order on Thursday. The Electoral Commission urged voters in both constituencies to register or update details by the May 5th deadline, using checktheregister.ie. Art O’Leary, Chief Executive of the commission, emphasized the importance of registration for new voters, those who have moved, returned to Ireland, or recently became citizens, to ensure their voices are heard.