Grieving Families Distressed As Polling Cards Arrive For Departed Loved Ones

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:30

By Martin Osborne

Brendan Byrne from Kilmurry, near Johnstown Bridge, said he was "livid" and called Kildare County Council.

Locals have expressed their anger after they received polling cards for deceased relatives during the recent referendum.

One listener told Kildare Today that his wife died four years ago but he still got a polling card in the post.

Brendan Byrne from Kilmurry near Johnstown Bridge said he was "livid" and called Kildare County Council.

He said he was told that the council would do their best to remove his wife from the electoral register.

Other listeners said they have been receiving polling cards for deceased relatives, despite them having passed away over a decade ago.

Cllr Noel Connolly said there is no automated process to remove relatives from the database.

He said relatives usually have to email the council with a link to RIP.ie.

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