Polling Clerks: Why are these jobs not given to Unemployed not retired c servants etc

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Another cushy job for those in the know. I remember during the Divorce Referendum there was an elderly man loudly saying the rosary in the polling station. What I objected at his presence I was told he was just a harmless old man. On the way out I happened to spot the local Socialist activist on his way in and told him about your guy with the beads - he was out of there like a flash - and all the bibles disappeared from the tables too. Ah memories!
 
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Ash 22 said:
Well if a great grandmother can, why not a tiny tot! We need some balance in the workforce.
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Have you something against 'great grandmothers' getting paid employment? If she has been doing it all along and has shown to be efficient and has a good record why should she be shunted to one side to make way for the younger unemployed people?
 
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I have nothing atall against greatgrandmothers, they are fantastic people but the point I was trying to make was that would it not be better for people the most in need of a few bob getting these jobs. The greatgran that I saw today and indeed is a really nice lady but she is not worrying about her mortgage repayments etc.
 
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Yes we have and very rightly so but just at the moment when unemployment is so high and we are all tightening our belts I think we're a little more conscious of those with less.
 
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emaol said:
Just got back from the vote, and who should be the senior clerk but the principal of the school which was closed for the day to facilitate the vote.
That just seems wrong to me in lots of ways.
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Wrong maybe, but not really surprising considering that someone would have to open the school in the morning and lock up again when polling is finished.
 
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I had two women in their late 20s early 30s in my polling station. I'm raging I missed out on the email to do the count, sadly I was on maternity leave when it went around, but hopefully there will be a general election soon and I can count that!
 
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Brought our passports to the polling station yesterday. Neither of us were asked for I.D. other than the elderly gentleman saying "were we together and could we identify each other"?
 
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they don't ask everyone for id, i don't think i've ever been asked, I think it is more of a spot check thing
 
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Ash 22 said:
SarahMc said:
Anyone, unemployed or otherwise can apply for the position of polling clerk. Just write with your CV to the Returning Officer in your County stating your interest in the position.

Then they should advertise in the local papers or put adverts on tv in advance of elections looking for clerks, same as they do for census enumerators. If people realise this and the money they get for the day I think you would have a lot of interest in it.
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I sent in a letter a couple f months ago & I did not even get a reply.

Public Servants don't get docked a days pay from their regular jobs. Pretty good earner for them.
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Ash 22 said:
I have nothing atall against greatgrandmothers, they are fantastic people but the point I was trying to make was that would it not be better for people the most in need of a few bob getting these jobs. The greatgran that I saw today and indeed is a really nice lady but she is not worrying about her mortgage repayments etc.
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Maybe she is worrying about her heating bill, bad debts, the loss of savings, who knows and the point really is we should all be considered equal for the job. It still sounds like an age issue to me.
 
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MrMan said:
Maybe she is worrying about her heating bill, bad debts, the loss of savings, who knows and the point really is we should all be considered equal for the job. It still sounds like an age issue to me.
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The same lady has no worries that way and if she did I would be delighted to see her doing that job. Its not an age issue with me most definitely.
 
Re: Polling Clerks: Why are these jobs not given to Unemployed not retired c servants

I did presiding officer this year and last year, the pay was €460 after tax.
 
Re: Polling Clerks: Why are these jobs not given to Unemployed not retired c servants

At the end of the day it doesn't matter who does a job as long as they do it efficiently and effectively.

Everyone is entitled to apply for a job and to accept a job if they have the desired qualifications and education - regardless of economic conditions.


Marion
 
Re: Polling Clerks: Why are these jobs not given to Unemployed not retired c servants

I did presiding officer this year and last year, the pay was €460 after tax.
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What exactly did you have to do for this position?

Marion
 
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The day is 7am to 10pm or later - a long day by anyone's standards.

If you want a go, apply to your LEA's returning officer with your CV stating your interest. I'm not involved in any way in these jobs, just get annoyed at the begrudgers!
 
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Yes. I presume one gets breaks.

But what exactly is involved in doing the job?

Marion
 
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Marion said:
What exactly did you have to do for this position?

Marion
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When i first was appointed a presiding officer i just wrote to my city sheriffe and applied for the position.
I had to collect the ballot box, etc the day before the count. On friday i had to be at the polling station at 6.30am to set up. The job as presiding officer is to supervise his/her station. They are also responsible for the ballot box and must make sure all votes are accounted for. When the poll closed at 10pm i then did my tallys and brought the box to the count center.
 
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Hi Holtend82

Thanks for that. I was curious as to how it operated.

You earned your money! ;)

Marion
 
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