Open Public Consultation: Electoral Postering Consultation
Closing Date: 9th May 2025
An Coimisiún Toghcháin hereby gives notice of a public consultation on Electoral Postering in Ireland. This research examines the role and impact of election posters as a political communication tool.
Consultation Background An Coimisiún Toghcháin (An Coimisiún), Ireland's independent electoral commission, was established on 9th February 2023. An Coimisiún's powers are set out in the Electoral Reform Act 2022 and include conducting or commissioning electoral research.
This research will examine:
The role of posters as a political communication tool compared to other methods
Their impact on political engagement and electoral awareness
Environmental and safety considerations
Consultation Paper Availability The Consultation Paper is available for public viewing at:
Make Your Submission Submissions can be made through:
Online form: Available at www.electoralcommission.ie/postering-consultation
Email: research@electoralcommission.ie (with 'Electoral Postering Consultation' in the subject line)
Post: Research Unit, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Block M, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 X8X8
All submissions must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, 9th May 2025.
In accordance with data protection legislation, all submissions received will be processed in line with An Coimisiún Toghcháin's Data Protection Policy and may form part of reports that will be available in the public domain.
An Coimisiún Toghcháin is committed to transparent and inclusive democratic processes across Ireland. The Electoral Postering Consultation aims to gather diverse perspectives while assessing the effectiveness and impact of this traditional campaign tool. Find out more about ongoing public consultations at www.electoralcommission.ie/haveyoursay
The Public Consultation Institute of Ireland (PCII) is committed to engaging citizens and empowering communities through the use of emerging technologies, which are transforming how the Government and citizens communicate and interact. PCII's mission is to bring more people into the public participatory process. Not only will this expand informed public engagement, early studies suggest that it is likely to enhance the diversity and quality of participation. View a list of public consultations currently open at https://www.publicconsultation.ie/haveyoursay