The regulation of elections

An Coimisiún Toghcháin (the Electoral Commission) is the independent statutory body that oversees elections in Ireland.

Established on 9 February 2023, the make-up and functions of the Commission are set out in The Electoral Reform Act 2022.

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has replaced the Referendum Commission.

The functions of the Commission are set out in the Electoral Reform Act 2022, and include:

• Informing the public about referendums
• Reviewing constituencies and constituency boundaries for general, European and local elections
• Telling people about how they can vote and encouraging people to vote in elections and referendums
• Maintaining the Register of Political Parties
• Overseeing the management of Registers of Electors by local authorities
• Regulating online political advertising

You can read more about An Coimisiún Toghcháin on its website.