Electoral (Home Addresses of Candidates) Bill 2024

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Removes the rule that candidates for local councils, Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann, the Presidency and the European Parliament must publish their home address on nomination papers, ballot papers and related election notices. It also updates several election laws so the same privacy protection applies across different kinds of elections. The aim is to protect candidates and their families from unwanted attention, harassment and safety risks, while making it less intimidating for more people to stand for office.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to exclude the requirement to publish the addresses of candidates standing for election to County Councils, Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann, the Presidency or the European Parliament; to amend the Electoral Amendment Act 2009; to amend the Local Government Act 1994; to amend the Electoral Act 1992; to amend the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947; to amend the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937; to amend the European Parliament Elections Act 1997; to amend the Presidential Elections Act 1993; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 2 May 2025