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Information for Prospective Candidates 2026
While no date has yet been set for the Bye-Election in Galway West it is expected to be held during May 2026. Prospective candidates can download the various forms required to register their nomination from the link below.
Candidate Nomination Forms for a Dáil Election
Please note that while these forms can be prepared in advance they cannot be accepted by the Returning Officer until the start of the official nomination period which will only be known when the election has been called. Details of the dates and times available for submission of nomination forms will be published on this website once known.
Voter Turnout - Presidential Election 2025
A copy of the polling schemes, including details of voter turnout, for the Dublin City constituencies is available by clicking on the links below. The polling scheme lists each polling place which was used in the Presidential Election on 24th October, 2025, and shows which portions of the electoral register are assigned to each polling place and the number of voters who voted in each place.
Work Applications
We may have a small number of vacancies for work at the forthcoming Bye-Election in Dublin Central. No date has been announced for the election yet but it is expected to be held during May of 2026. You can apply by clicking on "Apply for Work" in the menu at the left hand side of this web page.
We will ONLY accept applications made through this website so please do not phone or write to us looking for work.
Persons campaigning for any candidate in the election are NOT ELIGIBLE to work for us on this election. This includes posts made on social media.
Privacy Statement
Returning Officer’s Privacy Statement
The Returning Officer for Dublin Bay South constituency is responsible under electoral law for the conduct of Dáil elections and for taking the poll and counting the votes at Presidential and European Parliament elections and referendums.
The Returning Officer is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy statement explains how the Returning Officer, as the Data Controller, will process the personal data provided to him or her in respect of elections and referendums; how that information will be used, and what rights you may exercise in relation to your personal data.
The privacy statement may be viewed by clicking the following link.
Contact Us
You can contact us via any of the following methods.
PostDublin City Returning Officer.
54 Fitzwilliam Square,
Dublin 2.