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Integrity of the electoral system 'fundamental' to democracy
The possibility of physical threats and intimidation at polling stations and count centres has risen since the last elections four years ago. What measures can gardaí and electoral officers take to counter these threats?
![<p>Electoral Commission CEO Art O’Leary: ‘The implications for social media companies [if they fail to act on disinformation] aren’t good. To be accused after the event of having impacted on the outcome of an election is huge.’ Picture: Moya Nolan</p>](/cms_media/module_img/8199/4099771_24_dashboardbig_Art_20O_27Leary_209116.jpg "Electoral Commission CEO Art O’Leary: ‘The implications for social media companies [if they fail to act on disinformation] aren’t good. To be accused after the event of having impacted on the outcome of an election is huge.’ Picture: Moya Nolan")
