497 ADDED TO SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION REGISTER IN CO MONAGHAN

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has welcomed the fact that 497 people in Monaghan have been added to the supplementary register in advance of tomorrow’s general election, and is calling on young people to ensure they cast their vote.

The NYCI is the representative body for youth organisations with 1,400 staff and 40,000 volunteers who work with over 380,000 young people nationwide.

James Doorley, NYCI deputy director explained: “The figures from the local authority indicate that 497 people in Co Monaghan added their names to the supplementary register before the February 9 deadline, which is to be welcomed.

“Now, however, the focus must turn to getting out the vote. NYCI is encouraging 18 to 25 year olds in particular to make sure they make their voices heard tomorrow, Friday February 26,” added Mr Doorley.

Mr Doorley said: “We’ve been working to increase the number of young people on the register for the past…