Cabinet to approve measures to help those with health issues to vote

Patients can find it impossible to vote as they are unable to get to a polling station and are not facilitated by way of a postal vote.

Local government minister Darragh O'Brien is seeking approval to amend the Electoral Reform Bill.

The Cabinet is due to sign off on new measures to make it easier for people with mental health illnesses or disabilities to vote.

Local government minister Darragh O'Brien is seeking approval to amend the Electoral Reform Bill to ensure that there is parity of esteem when it comes to the health and mental health of those voting.