Irish Examiner view: Your vote is your voice. And check where you get your information 

The general election has been declared. Now we all need to make sure we are not being misled by misinformation, and then get out and vote

'Your voice. Your vote. Get informed. Vote with confidence. Make your mark.' Stock picture: PA

Readers will have noticed the front-page artwork which accompanied our lead story yesterday marking the official announcement of Ireland’s general election campaign.

“Your voice. Your vote. Get informed. Vote with confidence. Make your mark,” it proclaimed, summarising several calls to action for the electorate up to and including November 29, a polling date which has been an open secret for weeks.