Polling Scheme: Elections to Fill Vacancies on the UCDSU Executive

The Returning Office has determined that the following vacant positions on the UCD Students’ Union Executive will be filled at the second meeting of Union Council on Wednesday 4 November 2026.

College Officers

• College Officer – Business (Smurfit)

• College Officer – Business (Quinn)

• College Officer – Agriculture, Food & Veterinary

• College Officer – Social Sciences

Other Executive Position

• Oifigeach na Gaeilge (Irish Language Officer)

1. Nominations

Nominations will open on Monday 19 October 2026 and close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 27 October at 12 noon.

Students interested in standing for election should contact the Returning Office at returningoffice@ucdsu.ie to request a nomination form.

Completed nomination forms must be received by the Returning Office before the close of nominations.

Following the close of nominations, the Returning Office will confirm the candidates validly nominated for each position.

2. College Officer Elections

Candidates for a College Officer position must be nominated by two Class Representatives from within the College or area represented by that College Officer position.

Only Class Representatives from within the relevant College or area will be eligible to vote in the election for that College Officer.

For example, Class Representatives within the relevant Business (Smurfit) constituency will elect the Business (Smurfit) College Officer, while Class Representatives within the Social Sciences constituency will elect the Social Sciences College Officer.

About the role

College Officers are part-time, voluntary members of the UCDSU Executive.

They act as the local face of the Students’ Union within their College or area and provide an important link between students, Class Representatives, the Union Executive and the College.

College Officers are a first point of contact for Class Representatives in their area, supporting them in raising issues affecting their classes and helping ensure that students' concerns are brought to the attention of the wider Union.

College Officers also participate in the work of the UCDSU Executive and Union Council and contribute to the Union's representative, campaigning and engagement activities.

3. Oifigeach na Gaeilge

Candidates for the position of Oifigeach na Gaeilge must be nominated by five Class Representatives. These nominations may come from Class Representatives from any College or area.

All Class Representatives are eligible to vote in the election for Oifigeach na Gaeilge.

About the role

Oifigeach na Gaeilge is a part-time, voluntary member of the UCDSU Executive responsible for promoting and supporting the Irish language within UCD Students’ Union and the wider UCD community.

The Officer works to encourage the use and visibility of Irish within the Union, represents the interests of Irish-speaking students, and supports activities, campaigns and initiatives that promote the Irish language and opportunities to use it on campus.

Oifigeach na Gaeilge also participates in the work of the UCDSU Executive and Union Council.

4. Election

The elections will take place at the second meeting of Union Council. Candidates will be invited to address the meeting before the vote commences.

For each College Officer election, the electorate will consist only of the Class Representatives entitled to vote within the relevant College or area.

For the election of Oifigeach na Gaeilge, the electorate will consist of all Class Representatives.

Further information regarding the conduct of the poll and voting arrangements will be circulated in advance of the meeting.

Questions regarding eligibility, nominations or the election process should be directed to:

Returning Office
returningoffice@ucdsu.ie