YOUR VOTE
MATTERS
Welcome to Voting Matters Ireland, an initiative to:
Promote the importance of voting through information and engagement.
Combat disinformation and misinformation about democracy, politics and political representatives.
Most of us want to live in an Ireland where everyone’s voice is heard and decision makers deliver on commitments in a fair and transparent way.
But, democratic norms are being challenged across the world. The rise of disinformation, misinformation and the breakdown in trust with the media and public representatives are among the challenges we face.
Voting and participating in elections is just one way we can all do our part to make sure that decisions taken by our government reflect the needs of the community.
If we don't vote and participate, the only ones who benefit are those who want to undermine democracy. Let’s all have our say and make sure that every vote matters.
News
Launch of Voting Matters Ireland
A new initiative to promote the importance of voting and combat misinformation and disinformation about democracy, politics and political representatives was launched today Tuesday 7th May 2024.
Voting Matters Ireland www.votingmatters.ie is an initiative of award-winning agency Alice Public Relations, spearheaded by its Chairperson, Dermot Ryan.
Facts…
Just over 44% of voters voted in the 2024 referendums on Care and the Family.
62.9% of voters voted in the 2020 General Election.
The highest turnout was in the Wicklow constituency (70.9%). The lowest in 2023 was in Dublin Central, (51.2%).
Less than half (49.78%) of voters voted in the 2019 elections to City and County Councils across Ireland.
The lowest turnout in the 2019 local elections was just 26.9% in Tallaght South, with the highest being Ballinamore (Co Leitrim) with 66.9% of people voting.
In comparison with some of our near neighbours, Ireland is well down the list when it comes to voter turnout. (Source: The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
About Voting Matters Ieland
Voting Matters Ireland is an initiative of Alice Public Relations, an award-winning Public Relations Agency that delivers change to makes Ireland and the world a better place. Led by Alice’s Chairperson, Dermot Ryan, Voting Matters aims to promote the importance of voting through information and engagement; and to combat disinformation and misinformation about democracy, politics and political representatives.