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VOTE & BE COUNTED

Why Bother?

• Your Vote, Your Voice, So Use It
• If You want to Influence how the country is run, you need to take part
• Power of Young people - over 300,000 young votes are 'up for grabs' - make them count
• If you don't, someone else will make the decision for you.

For many of you this will be your first time to vote - you don't have a clue, well you're not alone! We have done a quick guide to answer some of your questions and shed a bit of lights on the great mystery that is the General Election:

General Election

Are You Registered to Vote? Check the Register in your local area online NOW!

Checking the Electoral Register for your area has never been easier! City and county councils now allow you to check if you're registered to vote through the online eReg service. Simply click on www.checktheregister.ie to check the Electoral Register for your area. If your details do not appear please follow the instructions on your council's website.

Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown Co. Council

• The Town Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire.   Ph: (01) 205 4700
• Dundrum Office, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum.   Ph: (01) 205 4700

Departments which may be of interest to young people include: Higher Education Grants section; Arts Office; Environmental Dept.; Parks Dept.; Library Service; Road Safety Officer; Community Service (swimming pools, playgrounds etc.).

Have a look at their website: www.dlrcoco.ie to find out more