European voter numbers rise dramatically: survey

THE number of Europeans eligible to vote in local elections in Cork has jumped from 311 to 2,922 in a little over 18 months, according to figures released yesterday.

Cork County Council released the figures following a major survey which was carried out over the past few months by 40 field workers, backed by 117 enumerators.

The major rise in EU voters, especially from Poland, was far more dramatic than those from non-EU countries.