Electoral Act, 1963

Times of poll.

24.—(1) A poll at a Dáil election—

(a) shall be taken on such day as shall be appointed by the Minister by order, being a day during the period which consists of the nine days (disregarding any excluded day) next following the period which consists of the seven days (disregarding any excluded day) next following the last day for receiving nominations, and

(b) shall continue for such period, not being less than twelve hours, between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 p.m. as may be fixed by the Minister by order, subject to the restriction that, in the case of a general election, he shall fix the same period for all constituencies.

(2) An order under this section shall be published in Iris Oifigiúil as soon as may be after it is made.