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National Election and Democracy Study (NEDS) reports from previous elections and referendums are freely available
About
The Electoral Reform Act 2022 provides An Coimisiún Toghcháin with a significant mandate to prepare research programmes and conduct research on electoral policy and procedure including on matters relating to the discharge of its functions. In July 2024, An Coimisiún Toghcháin published its first Research Programme 2024-2026 after a public consultation process. This Programme included a commitment to develop a National Election and Democracy Study (NEDS) for Ireland.
Data
Presidential Election
2025
The Irish Presidential Election of 2025 was held on 24th October 2025. Advised by the NEDS Management Board, An Coimisiún Toghcháin commissioned a three-wave longitudinal panel study. The survey includes a representative sample of the Irish population aged 18+, including voters and non-voters.
General Election
2024
A General Election to elect the 34th Dáil took place on 29 November 2024. An Coimisiún commissioned a nationally representative face-to-face survey including non-voters as well as voters.
Family & Care Referendum
2024
Two referendums took place on the 8 March 2024. The first referendum dealt with the Constitutional definition of the family, while the second was based on the issue of care.