Names culled from electoral register
Modernisation of Ireland’s electoral register has led to the removal of a number of outdated registrations. This review of Ireland’s electoral register is part of a transition to an online electoral register known as Voter.ie. This review of the register has led to a significant number of outdated entries in the electoral areas of Nenagh and Newport
As part of a two-year data cleanse to modernise Ireland’s Electoral Register, voters have been contacted up to three times to verify their details. In cases where no response was received, or where polling cards were returned as undeliverable, records were removed in accordance with statutory requirements.
Tipperary County Council’s Franchise Team recently briefed local councillors on these updates. Members were provided with lists of removed electors alongside strict GDPR guidance. Councillors have also been invited to notify the team of any individuals who may still be resident locally to ensure no valid voter is overlooked.
Under a programme overseen by An Coimisiún Toghcháin (the Electoral Commission), over 300,000 names have been removed from the national register over the last two years. There has also been a high volume of new voters registered, alongside a number of other voters who have updated their details.
Removals of registration
Between June 2025 and February 2026, 592 records were reviewed from the electoral registry of Nenagh. A number of records were reviewed due to unsuccessful attempts to establish someone’s residency, duplicate entries, verified movements out of the area or were removed due to confirmed deaths.
In the same period, 432 records were reviewed in Newport. Almost two thirds of these removals were due to unsuccessful attempts to establish residency and due to confirmation from other local authorities. “It is clear that the changes we are seeing in Newport and Nenagh reflect a necessary modernisation happening across the country,” expressed Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh.
Call for people to check the registry
“I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to check their details. Ensuring your address is correct protects your right to vote and maintains public confidence in our democratic process. It is a quick, simple, and vital step for every citizen,” stated Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh.
You can check your details at www.checktheregister.ie