Art O’Leary
Art O’Leary is the chief executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission in Ireland. He has played a significant role in overseeing the integrity of electoral processes in the country. Recently, he expressed deep concern regarding the accuracy of electoral registers, indicating that there could be between 200,000 and 500,000 names on these registers that should not be there. His leadership is pivotal as the commission pushes for audits and improvements in voter registration accuracy ahead of upcoming electoral events.
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Art O'Leary is the chief executive of the Electoral Commission who commented on voter turnout expectations.
Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-25
Art O’Leary said he hoped it would be 'no less than the presidential election turnout the last time'.
Historic low turnout in presidential election likely with many polling stations below 40% – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Art O’Leary is the chief executive of the electoral commission since it was established in 2023.
Turnout ‘hopes’, spoiled votes and polling station open times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
Art O’Leary is the chief executive of the electoral commission since it was established in 2023.
Ireland votes in its 10th presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
Art O’Leary is the CEO of An Coimisiún Toghcháin and discusses details about ballot papers and voting.
Can Jim Gavin become president? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Art O’Leary is the chief executive of the Electoral Commission, overseeing the election process.
How do I vote tactically? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Electoral Commission chief executive Art O’Leary acknowledged that the number of incorrect entries was probably in the 'hundreds of thousands'.
Easy to get on, hard to get off – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
Art O’Leary, the chief executive of the Electoral Commission, expressed concerns about the accuracy of electoral registers.
Watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ over accuracy of electoral registers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01