Don't silence yourself - get registered

Sinn Féin is urging everyone of eligible voting age to ensure that they are in a position to exercise their right to vote in the Assembly and Council Elections being held on Thursday 5th May and in the Referendum being held on the same day.

“I would urge everyone who will be 18 or over on the Thursday 5th May to ensure that they are in a position to exercise their democratic right to vote in the Assembly and local council elections being held on this day,” said MLA Gerry Kelly.

“Firstly, everyone should ensure that they are on the Electoral Register. The cut off date to register is 14th April.

“Secondly, everyone should ensure that they have one of the following forms of photographic ID:

• An official Electoral Office issued ID card
• An Irish or British passport
• A North of Ireland or British Driving Licence with your photograph
• A passport of any other EU member state
• A Translink 60+ Smart Pass
• A Translink Senior Smart-Pass
• A Translink Blind Person’s Smart-Pass
• A Translink War Disabled Smart-Pass

“Thirdly, if you are: housebound due to illness; a student away at University: working away from home during weekdays; or away on holiday on May 5th you are entitled to apply for what is termed as an ABSENT POSTAL or PROXY vote. The deadline to apply for an Absent Vote is 11th of April.

"Electoral Registration forms/Electoral ID and/or postal/proxy registration forms can be downloaded from the Electoral Office Website: www.electoralofficeni.gov.uk. Alternatively these same forms can be secured from the local Sinn Féin office at Teach Carney 90740817.”