The Presidential Election campaign is one step closer after the Minister for Housing and Local Government made the order appointing polling day on 24 October.
James Browne signed the order at the Customs House this afternoon.
Polling hours will be 7am to 10pm on Friday 24 October.
Nomination papers for candidates can be delivered to the Presidential Returning Officer from 10am this Friday, 5 September.
The window for nominations is open for 21 days and so must be received by noon on 24 September.
Around 3.6 million Irish citizens aged 18 and over who are ordinarily resident in the State can vote in the election. Voters can check the register online at checktheregister.ie.
Anyone hoping to apply for a postal or special vote must submit their applications with their local authority by 29 September.
