The late voter registration system is archaic and confusing and needs to be reformed before the next election, youth groups have said. To get on the supplementary register voters must get the correct form from their local council or download it online before getting it stamped by a garda. Mr Doorley said the variation is procedures in different councils is a needless obstacle to registration. He suggested a system similar to New Zealand’s where voters can register at any point throughout the year. It’s waste of time, money and paper.”He said the USI was advocating for the complete reform of the electoral registration system including automatic registration of voters when they turn 18.

Source: The Irish Times May 09, 2018 19:57 UTC