Politicians could face fines as deadline for election posters to be taken down passes
Eva Osborne
Politicians could face fines as the deadline for general election posters to be taken down has now passed.
The requirement to remove posters is seven days after polling day, but many have been spotted across the country.
Both successful and unsuccessful candidates could face a fine of €150 per poster.
Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh has encouraged people to report any remaining posters to politicians, who can be reached via email or social media.
Some social media users have noticed that general election posters are still up in their area and have called for them to be taken down, while others have urged those out taking them down to be careful as the country still feels the effects of Storm Darragh.
@cardagh Congrats on your election. 👍 When the bad weather passes can you ask your team to remove any stay posters they may have missed including this one on Sarsfield Road, Inchicore, opposite Cleary’s Pub please? Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Of7izeRBsM
— Pat Kiernan (@PatKiernan1) December 7, 2024
God help those out taking down the last election posters this evening. At least for smaller parties and independents, it’s done by volunteers after a day’s work, which is all very well in summer. But mid winter and #StormDarragh approaching… I hope no one gets hurt… #GE24 pic.twitter.com/ppo7haiKjX
— A Kildare woman (@Petra_C) December 6, 2024
Candidates can put up posters 30 days before the polling date, or from the date that the ministerial polling day order, whichever is the shortest period.
On polling day, people cannot display posters or campaign for a candidate or party within 50 metres of a polling station.
Failure to remove election posters within seven days after the polling date is an offence.
