2228 new voters in meath

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has welcomed the fact that 2,228 people have been added to the supplementary register in Meath in advance of Friday’s vote.
The group is also calling on young people to ensure they cast their vote. The NYCI is the representative body for youth organisations with 1,400 staff and 40,000 volunteers who work with over 380,000 young people nationwide.
James Doorley, NYCI deputy director explained: “We have compiled the figures from local authorities which indicate that 2,228 people in Meath added their names to the supplementary register before the 5th May deadline, which is to be welcomed.
“Now, however, the focus must turn to getting out the vote. There are almost 400,000 18 to 25 year olds in Ireland. In the coming days, NYCI will be encouraging this age group in particular to make sure they make their voices heard on Friday the 22nd of May.”
“Over 3.1 million citizens have the right to vote in these referendums and with some results, as we saw in the divorce referendum in 1995 which was decided by only 9,000 votes, each vote will count,” added Mr Doorley.
Mr Doorley added: “We’ve been working to increase the number of young people on the register for the past number of referendums and elections, and we’re delighted that the local media have been supportive of our campaign this time round. This campaign, along with registration drives run by many youth and community organisations, has helped contribute to the additional numbers on the electoral register.
“We welcome this increase, and remind young people to go out and vote in the upcoming referendums. It is your democratic right and a great opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of this country,” concluded Mr Doorley.