Thursday, February 17, 2011

General Election Debate: 
Questions and Answers in Ballyfermot
Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership invites you to attend the Dublin South Central Election debate.
The event will take place on Wednesday, 23rd February at 8.00pm in the Ballyfermot Civic Centre.

The evening will be chaired by Ursula Halligan and general election candidates running in the Dublin South Central Constituency will be present.
This will give you an opportunity to meet with the candidates standing for election and ask questions about local and national issues before the election.
If you would like to know more, contact Catherine or Carolann at 6235612


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Free Social Media Training for Community Groups

Get active on line to get your service and centre noticed! Learn how to lobby and interact with your local representatives online.

Places are limited so book as soon as possible.  Deadline is Friday 4th February and a member of Partnership staff will be in touch Monday morning with confirmation of your place.

Unsure of who to vote for or why you are voting.....

Check out the link below for further information:

http://www.telluswhy.ie/

Steps to take to get yourself registered...

It is not too late to ensure that your voice is heard on February 25th.

Here's how it works:

- If you are 18 on or before February 15th you can vote in the upcoming General Election.

- You can check if you are registered on http://www.facebook.com/l/2718a1tfyyDPDogmq0P-zP358cA;www.checktheregister.ie/ by keying in your name and address. If you are registered you can also see the location of your local polling station.

- All residents of the Republic of Ireland, regardless of nationality or citizenship who are aged 18 or will be 18 by February 15th can register to Vote

- Registration forms are available from your local post office, library, garda station and local county council offices.

- It is still possible to register on the Supplementary Register up to 15 working days before polling day.
- Supplementary Registration form (RFA2) (Green in Colour) is used. This needs to be witnessed by a Garda.

- The Closing Date for receipt of Applications for the Supplement to the Register of Electorsis 15 working days before the Election and is published in local and National Newspapers in the run up to any Election and/or Referendum.

- Supplementary Change of Address (RFA3) (Pink in Colour) is used – A person who is on the Live Register in one County but who is now resident in another County may apply to be entered in the new county.

- Also, a person who has moved within the County between Local Electoral Areas may apply to be entered in the Supplement to the Register of Electors for the Local Electoral Area in which they are now resident. This RFA 3 form also needs to be witnessed at Garda Station.

- The form can be posted free of charge to your local County Council Office, i.e. Dublin City Council in the case of Dublin South Central voters

OR

Come along to one of our registration drives and let us help you!

Cherry Orchard Registration Drive