Modernisation of the electoral registration process

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has launched a public consultation on proposals regarding modernisation of the electoral registration process.

Proposals for modernisation of the register include:

• Simplification of forms and process
• A rolling register or continuous registration
• Optional online registration and secure self-service
• Moving to individual registration only
• Enabling a single national register database with unique identifiers
• Moving to verified identity using PPS numbers
• Data sharing to maintain accuracy and comprehensiveness

You can visit housing.gov.ie to find out more and make a submission on the proposals. The deadline for submissions is Friday 15 March 2019.