There are strict requirements for election posters, including:
the information election posters must contain
the duration they are allowed to be postered
the heights and placement of the posters
Rules
Posters may only be erected after the polling day is fixed, for a maximum of 30 days before polling
€150 fine per poster that breaches this rule
Where to report breaches
City/County Returning Officer
City Council - Search for ‘Poster Protocol Reporting Form’ in respective county. Example: Tipperary
Legislation to reference
Section 19(7)(c) of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, as substituted by s 9 of the Electoral (Amendment)(No 2) Act 2009
Rules
Posters must include the name and address of the printer and publisher
Punishable by fine and imprisonment for up to 3 months
Committed by anyone who prints, posts or directs the printing or posting of such posters
Where to report breaches
City/County Returning Officer
City Council
Search for ‘Poster Protocol Reporting Form’ in respective county
Legislation to reference
Section 140(1) of the Electoral Act 1992.
Section 157(2) of the Electoral Act 1992
Section 140(2) of the Electoral Act 1992.
Rules
Election advertisements may be erected on private property without planning permission
HOWEVER
They must be removed within 7 days after polling day
Where to report breaches
City/County Returning Officer
City Council
Search for ‘Poster Protocol Reporting Form’ in respective county
Legislation to reference
Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2015
Complaints can be made to the Coimisiun na Mean in the following ways:
Email: usersupport@cnam.ie
Phone: +353 1 963 7755 (Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm)
Relevant information and documentation will be required.
For more information regarding further action to be taken if your complaints are not considered or rejected by online platforms and further entitlements of reporters under the DSA, see the Appendix on DSA Complaints.