Tactile Voting For Those With Visual Impairments

A new tactile system for visually impaired voters will be in place for the upcoming referendum.

A new plastic device which a voter places over the ballot paper featuring raised lettering, large print and Braille will be available at every polling station around the country.

It will allow thousands of people to cast their vote independently for the first time ever.

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Padraig Barnes From Ennis, lost his sight in 2011, he spoke with Pat about the new system.