Polling clerk allegedly tried to stop black Irish citizen from voting in referenda

A spokesperson for the returning officer said that, with returning officer Joseph Burke out of office, the matter will be dealt with on his return next week. File picture: Larry Cummins

An urgent investigation is underway amid allegations that a polling clerk tried to prevent a black Irish citizen from voting in last Friday’s referenda.

The Dublin City Returning Office confirmed that an investigation is taking place, with one Sinn Féin councillor having been contacted by the voter earlier this week.