Cork County Council moves to stop polling cards being sent to deceased voters

Cork County Council plans reforms to prevent polling cards being sent to deceased voters following repeated complaints from families

The issue first emerged during the last local elections, resurfaced during the general election, and most recently followed the presidential election.

Cork County Council is set to address the distress caused by polling cards being sent to people who have died, following numerous complaints from councillors who say the problem occurs far too often and is avoidable.

The issue first emerged during the last local elections, resurfaced during the general election, and most recently followed the presidential election.