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Applications for Work

We are now accepting applications for work on the Presidential Election which is due to be held on 24th October 2025.  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 party or candidate in the election are NOT ELIGIBLE to work for us on this election.

 

Contact Us

You can contact us via any of the following methods.

Post

Mr. Padraig Burke
Returning Officer
Centrepoint
John Joe Sheehy
Tralee
Co. Kerry

Phone

066-7178726 & 7178727 & 7118021

Email

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Forms for Candidates in a General Election

Prospective candidates for Dáil Elections may use the forms available for download below to register their candidacy. Note that completed forms may only be submitted during the nomination period specified whenever an election is announced.

  • Nomination Form
  • Statutory Declaration by Assentors
  • Candidate and Agent Details Form - SIPO
  • Certificate of Political Affiliation

 

Information for Candidates

Prospective candidates for Dáil Elections may use the forms available for download below to register their candidacy. Candidates should contact the office of the Returning Officer to make an appointment to register their nomination. All candidates will require a completed Nomination form and Agent Forms. Candidates running under the banner of a registered political party should get a certificate of political affiliation signed by the designated party officials. Non-party candidates must lodge a deposit of €500 with the returning officer or submit a completed Form of Statutory Declaration by Assentors. Assentors should use the same name on that form as the name that appears on the electoral register to ensure that the form can be processed correctly.

  • Nomination Form (Bilingual)
  • Statutory Declaration by Assentors (English)
  • Statutory Declaration by Assentors (Irish)
  • Candidate and Agent Details Form - SIPO
  • Certificate of Political Affiliation