Electoral Act, 1923

Days for nominations and Polls.

18.—(1) At a general election the last day for receiving nominations shall in all constituencies be the eighth day after the date of the proclamation declaring the calling of the Oireachtas, and the poll shall in all cases be held on the first Monday not being earlier than the seventh day after the last day for receiving nominations.

(2) In the case of a bye-election—

(a) The last day for receiving nominations shall be fixed by the returning officer and shall be not later than the ninth day nor earlier than the seventh day after the receipt of the writ by the returning officer with an interval of not less than three clear days between the giving of the notice fixing the day and the day itself.

(b) The poll shall take place on such day as the returning officer may appoint, not being less than eight or more than ten clear days after the day fixed as the last day for receiving nominations.

(3) Official telegraphic information of the writ having been issued for a Dáil election may be given in such cases and by such persons as may be directed by the Minister for Local Government, and any steps for holding an election which may be taken on or after the receipt of the writ may be taken on or after the receipt of an official telegraphic intimation of the writ having been issued.