Mr. Enda Falvey:

Procedures and guidelines have been prepared by the Department. In the case of the presiding officer assisting the voter, it is suggested that the officer proceed to a quiet part of the room or, if necessary, clear the polling station for a brief period so that the person with the visual impairment can feel free to state his or her preferences out loud without the risk of interfering with the integrity and secrecy of his or her voting preference.