Local Elections Regulations, 1995
Notice of Election
Louth County Council
An election of members for each of the local electoral areas of the above-mentioned local authority is about to be held.
Nomination papers may be obtained from the address below during the usual office hours.
A person may nominate himself/herself as a candidate or may, with his/her consent, be nominated by a proposer who is registered as a local government elector in the local electoral area of the local authority for which he/she proposes to nominate the candidate.
A nomination paper from a candidate of a registered political party must have a certificate of political affiliation attached which must be produced to me with his/her completed nomination paper.
Nomination papers may be obtained from the address below during the usual office hours. (9.00 am to 5.00 pm) and at https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/local-elections-2024/
If no certificate is attached, the candidate must, before the latest time for receiving nominations, either-
- Secure 15 assents to the nomination by way of statutory declarations by local government electors registered in the relevant local electoral area (forms available from me or the registration authority), or
- Make a deposit of €100 (deposit may also be made on the candidate’s behalf).
The latest time for receiving nominations is 12 noon on the 18th day of May, 2024.
Completed nomination papers may be delivered to me in person by the candidate or his/her proposer on the following dates and times:
- Saturday May 11th: 10.00 am and 12 noon
- Monday May 13th to Friday May 17th: 10.00 am and 4.00 pm
- Saturday May 18th: 10.00 am and 12 noon
It is recommended that an appointment is made between the above hours to lodge the papers.
Joe McGuinness
Returning Officer
Address:
Louth County Council
County Hall
Dundalk
Date: 7th day of May 2024
