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Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
To enhance accessibility and facilitate uniform implementation of the electoral legal framework, consideration should be given to formally consolidating the current electoral legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
To ensure equal suffrage, voter registration and voting procedures for out of country voters should be made uniform for all citizens abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should prioritize completing and operationalizing the digital regulatory arrangements relevant to elections by reviewing, updating and, as appropriate, commencing outstanding provisions of the Electoral Reforms Act in a manner consistent with the EU Digital Services and Digital Single Market rules. This should ensure that the Electoral Commission is vested with effective statutory powers to monitor and address risks related to online content during electoral periods.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
To enhance transparency, consideration should be given to introducing interim campaign finance reporting requirements to ensure that voters have access to timely and comprehensive information prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
The election legislation should be amended to explicitly guarantee the access of citizen and international observers to all aspects of the electoral process, in line with Ireland’s international commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
To ensure the effective exercise of the right to vote and to strengthen the effectiveness of the accommodation measure, voters should be provided with a reasonable period to request alternative voting arrangements.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to waiving all charges associated with medical certification imposed on persons applying for postal voting due to illness or disability.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
The legislation should be amended to afford prospective candidates the explicit right to correct mistakes or omissions in their nomination papers prior to the ruling on nominations.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should strengthen the legislation on inciteful speech, including by expanding the list of protected characteristics to align with national equality laws and international standards. Institutional responsibilities for monitoring and enforcement, including during electoral periods, could be clarified and better co-ordinated.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Ireland
2025
EAM
Presidential
To strengthen transparency and accountability, the legislation should require that third-party financing disclosures be made publicly available online in a timely and accessible manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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