1688. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline who has responsibility for enforcing the laws in relation to election posters in respect of the height of their erection and safe placement. [56552/26]

The requirements for election posters are set out in Section 19 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, the Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2009 and the Electoral Act 1992. Posters may only be erected for a certain specified time period before an election. This time period is either 30 days before the poll date or from the date the Polling Day Order for the election has been made, whichever provides the shorter period of time. Posters must be removed within seven days of polling day. In relation to referendums, the position is that posters can be displayed from the date the Polling Day Order for the referendum has been made. Again, referendum posters must be removed within seven days of polling day.

In advance of the 2024 General Election the Road Safety Authority reminded candidates and political parties that it is an offence to erect any sign or notice that makes a traffic sign less visible to road users. In addition, Local authorities often publish guidance on the display of election posters to minimise safety risks and avoid disruption to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. This guidance often specifies minimum clearance heights above footpaths, cycle tracks and other areas accessible to pedestrians. It also typically advises that posters which do not comply with these requirements may be removed and disposed of by the relevant local authority.