Electoral Commission to explore mechanics of postal voting following election turnout

Turnout for last month's general election fell below 60%, having hit nearly 70% in 2011, prompting much discussion of voter engagement

Electoral Commission CEO Art O'Leary said: 'If we want to make inroads into the 50% of non voters, it's lazy just to say some people can't be bothered to vote. Some people want very much to vote.' Picture: Moya Nolan

Ireland's election watchdog will report on expanded postal voting to the government this year, as it seeks to make voting more accessible.