General Election 2024
The latest updates from the East Coast FM Team at the Wicklow and Wicklow/Wexford Count Centres
Social Democrats To Continue Holding Government Formation Talks - posted at 4:40pm The Social Democrats insist they would not enter government simply to make up the numbers.
The parliamentary party met today and decided to continue government formation talks.
Statement from Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan following a meeting of the party’s parliamentary party this morning.
“At a meeting of the Social Democrats parliamentary party this morning, a decision was taken to continue talks with the four parties we have already engaged with – Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Labour.
“Earlier, during the meeting, I and the other members of our negotiation team – Jennifer Whitmore and Gary Gannon – updated the parliamentary party on those meetings.
“We reported that the meetings had been positive and constructive with a good exchange of views.
“These talks have been exploratory to date but I expect that next week they will become more focused – particularly on the dealbreakers we highlighted during the election campaign.
“Those dealbreakers were the delivery of 50,000 genuinely affordable homes during the lifetime of the next government; the full implementation of Sláintecare; quality public childcare; a senior minister for disability and credible climate action to avoid up to €20 billion in EU fines.
“In continuing these talks, the Social Democrats are delivering on a commitment we gave to the electorate to talk to every party after the election with a view to forming a government and delivering on our mandate.”
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 4:40pm on Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Fianna Fail And Fine Gael Looking To Form A New Government - posted at 5:35pm In a brief joint statement the parties described a joint meeting as positive and constructive.
The parties will meet over the coming days as they continue to discuss a programme for Government.
Separately, the Social Democrats have been meeting Simon Harris and Micheál Martin for discussions.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 5:35pm on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Taoiseach Says Fine Gael's Participation In Government Should Not Be “Taken For Granted” - posted at 6:50pm Fianna Fail reportedly wants the role of Taoiseach for three years, after it came away from the General Election with the highest number of seats.
However Fine Gael wants a two-and-a-half-year split on the role, similar to the arrangement in the outgoing government.
Wicklow TD Simon Harris says his party will want to be treated as an equal partner, if they are to go into Government.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 6:50pm on Friday, December 6th, 2024
Wicklow Wexford TD Says Door Is Open For Smaller Parties To Help Form Coalition - posted at 7:35pm Conversations are underway on how best to form the next government. The Social Democrats is set to hold separate meetings with Sinn Fein and Labour later this week about the next steps in forming a government.
Along with meeting with the Soc Dems on Friday, Labour will also meet with the sole Green TD of the next Dail - Roderic O'Gorman.
Meanwhile, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael look set to reach out to independents - as the two parties combined are just 2 seats off a majority.
However Wicklow-Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne says the door remains open for the likes of Labour and the Soc Dems.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 7:35pm on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Concerns Raised Over Boundaries Of New Wicklow Wexford Constituency - posted at 3:45pm Fianna Fáil's James Browne hopes the boundaries in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency will be revisited. North Wexford candidates secured all three seats in Wicklow-Wexford.
Browne - the outgoing junior Justice Minister, who was re-elected in Wexford - believes the introduction of the boundary was not a sensible idea.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 3:45pm on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Outgoing Health Minister And Green Party Deputy Biggest Casualties As Wicklow Count Finishes - posted at 8:20am The Fianna Fáil Minister missed out on the final spot in Wicklow, with Fine Gael's Edward Timmins getting in instead. Earlier on, Green Party TD Steven Matthews lost his seat after first being elected to the Dail in 2020. 12 seats are yet to be filled in the next Dáil, with counting complete in 38 of the 43 constituencies so far.
Counts in Louth, Cavan Monaghan, Tipperary North and Kildare North are continuing this morning, while a recount has been requested by a People Before Profit candidate in Cork North Central.
35 votes separate Mick Barry and Labour's Eoghan Kenny.
As it stands, Fianna Fáil are on 43 seats, followed by Fine Gael and Sinn Féin, who both have 36.
The Social Democrats have 11 seats, while Labour have 9.
The Green Party has just one elected TD, following leader Roderic O'Gorman's win in Dublin West yesterday afternoon.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 8:20am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Edward Timmins has filled the fourth and final seat of the Wicklow Count. - posted at 6:03am The thirteenth and final count for the Wicklow constituency has been revealed. The Returning Officer Mary Delahanty announced the count at 05:23am on Monday morning after 21 hours of counting in Shoreline Leisure Centre in Greystones. The final count was a distribution of surplus votes from Shay Cullen (Independent) of 6,460 votes. The quota remained as 11,415 votes. The Non Transferable votes equals to 3,771. There was one vacancy left to be filled but neither candidates succeeded in exceeding the quota of 11,415. Therefore the candidate with the highest votes was elected. All 4 seats in the Wicklow constituency have been filled.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 6:03am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Wicklow Twelfth Count Announced. - posted at 4:15am The twelfth count has been announced in Shoreline Leisure Wicklow. It was announced at 04:06am on Monday morning. Now elected John Brady's (Sinn Fein) surplus votes have been distributed amongst the other candidates. The count is as follows: Shay Cullen (Independent), 304 votes, 6,406 votes in total. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail), 157 votes, 6471 votes in total. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael ), 68 votes, 7551 votes in total. Shay Cullen's surplus 6,406 votes will be distributed among the other candidates. The quota remains at 11,415 votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 4:15am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
John Brady elected into the Dáil on the eleventh count. - posted at 3:21am John Brady (Sinn Fein) has taken the third out of four seats in Wicklow. The announcement was made at 2:56 am on Monday morning. John Brady succeeded with 11,945 votes and 530 surplus votes. John Brady has been TD for Wicklow since the 2016 election and has succeeded in re-election in 2024. The quota remains as 11,415. The eleventh count had 1,158 Non Transferable Votes. The count is as follows: John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 1305, count votes, 11,945 total votes. Elected Shay Cullen (Independent) - 1,149 count votes, 6,102 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail)- 594 count votes, 6,314 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 475 count votes, 7,482 total votes. John Brady's surplus votes will be distributed and will continue shortly.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 3:21am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Joe Behan Eliminated in Wicklow's Tenth Count. - posted at 1:24am Joe Behan has been eliminated in surplus count as Jennifer Whitmore's surplus votes were distributed. The quota remains at 11,415. The tenth count had 1,240 Non Transferable Votes. The count is as follows: Joe Behan (Independent) -111 tenth count votes, 4,681 total votes. Eliminated John Brady (Sinn Fein) -149 tenth count votes, 10,640 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 70 tenth count votes, 4,953 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail)- 247 tenth count votes, 5,270 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 232 tenth count votes, 7,007 total votes. Joe Behan's votes will be distributed by surplus.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 1:24am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Jennifer Whitmore elected into the 34th Dáil - posted at 12:23am Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) has been elected into the 34th Dáil taking the second seat this weekend. The quota for the Wicklow count is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent)- 123 ninth count votes, 4,570 votes in total. John Brady (Sinn Fein)- 202 ninth count votes, 10,491 votes in total. Shay Cullen (Independent)- 108 ninth count votes, 4,883 votes in total. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 392 ninth count votes, 5,473 votes in total. Edward Timmons (Fine Gael)- 392 ninth count votes, 6,775 in total. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 1,743 ninth count votes, 12,224 votes in total. 809 surplus votes. Elected Jennifer Whitmore was elected into the Dáil in 2020 and has run as a TD for Wicklow since then. Her 2024 win has gotten her re-elected as TD. Whitmore has exceeded the quota by 809 votes. Whitmore's surplus votes will be distributed shortly.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 12:23am on Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Wicklow Eighth Count Announced. - posted at 11:00pm The Eighth Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Using Rob Carry's surplus votes, the count is as follows: Joe Behan (Independent) - 669 eighth count votes, 4,447 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 438 eighth count votes, 10,289 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 586 eighth count votes, 4,775 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 60 eighth count votes, 5,081 total votes. Steven Matthews (Green Party), 48 eighth count votes, 3,142 total votes. Eliminated Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 38 eighth count votes, 6,379 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 168 eighth count votes, 10,481 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, Jennifer Whitmore, John Brady and Edward Timmins are in the lead for a seat. An ninth count is due to take place tonight using Steven Matthews' votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 11:00pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow Seventh Count Announced. - posted at 9:23pm Independent Rob Carry was eliminated after this count. The Seventh Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent) - 100 seventh count votes, 3,778 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 328 seventh count votes, 9851 total votes. Rob Carry (Independent) - 78 seventh count votes, 2,465 total votes. Eliminated Shay Cullen (Independent) - 339 seventh count votes, 4,189 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 156 seventh count votes, 5,021 total votes. Steven Matthews (Green Party), 284 seventh count votes, 3094 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 181 seventh count votes, 6,341 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 680 seventh count votes, 10,313 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, Jennifer Whitmore, John Brady and Edward Timmins are in the lead for a seat. There were 150 Non Transferable Votes. An eighth count is due to take place tonight using Rob Carry's surplus votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 9:23pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow Sixth Count Announced. - posted at 7:55pm Paul O'Brien has been eliminated as a candidate. The Sixth Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent) - 82 sixth count votes, 3,678 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 380 sixth count votes, 9,523 total votes. Rob Carry (Independent) - 154 sixth count votes, 2,387 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 234 sixth count votes, 2,850 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 180 sixth count votes, 4,865 total votes. Steven Matthews (Green Party), 39 sixth count votes, 2,810 total votes. Paul O Brien (Labour), 26 sixth count votes, 2,296 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 529 sixth count votes, 6,160 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 295 fifth count votes, 9,633 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore and Edward Timmins are in the lead for a seat. A seventh count with continue using Paul O'Brien surplus votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 7:55pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Over 100 TDs Are Now Elected As Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Look Set To Hold Majority - posted at 6:45pm Fianna Fáil is on track to be the largest party in the next Dáil. Final seats are getting decided across the country. The Social Democrats have caused a huge upset in Dublin Bay South, eliminating Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews.
On our most recent predictions just 11 Dáil seats remain too tough to call.
Fianna Fáil is pushing for extra seats in
Cork North Central
Dublin Bay North
Carlow Kilkenny
He's the second sitting TD to lose his seat.
There's a ferocious battle for the final seat in Limerick City between Labour and the Soc Dems.
Dublin South Central remains an absolute minefield among six left wing candidate.
Mayo is shaping into a showdown between Independent Patsy O'Brien and Aontu's Paul Lawless.
Aontu is also within a shot for a seat in Dublin West in a fight with Green leader Roderic O'Gorman.
Independent Marian Harkin and Independent Ireland's Michael Clarke are scrapping in Sligo Leitrim.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 6:45pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow Fifth Count Announced. - posted at 6:43pm Independent Gerry O'Neill was eliminated after this count. The Fifth Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent) - 361 fifth count votes, 3596 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 193 fifth count votes, 9143 total votes. Rob Carry (Independent) - 285 fifth count votes, 2,233 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 124 fifth count votes, 3,616 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 83 fifth count votes, 4,685 total votes. Steven Matthews (Green Party), 38 fifth count votes, 2,771 total votes. Paul O Brien (Labour), 27 fifth count votes, 2,270 total votes. Gerry O'Neill (Independent) - 75 fifth count votes, 2,175 total votes. Eliminated Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 77 fifth count votes, 5,631 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 99 fifth count votes, 9,338 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore and Edward Timmins are in the lead currently. A fourth count will resume as of now using Gerry O'Neill surplus votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 6:43pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
LIVE Results- Wicklow Constituency - posted at 6:40pm
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 6:40pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow Fourth Count Announced. - posted at 5:23pm The Fourth Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent) - 25 fourth count votes, 3,225 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 296 fourth count votes, 8,950 total votes. Rob Carry (Independent) - 26 fourth count votes, 1,948 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 25 fourth count votes, 3,492 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 10 fourth count votes, 4,602 total votes. Ciaran Hogan (Aontu) - 22 fourth count votes, 1,469 total votes. Eliminated Steven Matthews (Green Party), 88 fourth count votes, 2,733 total votes. Paul O Brien (Labour), 83 fourth count votes, 2,243 total votes. Gerry O'Neill (Independent) - 16 fourth count votes, 2,100 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 16 fourth count votes, 5,554 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 666 fourth count votes, 9,239 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, Edward Timmins and Stephen Donnelly are currently in the top four highest candidates. A fourth count will resume as of now using Ciaran Hogan's surplus votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 5:23pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow Third Count Announced. - posted at 4:09pm Kellie McConnell of People Before Profit was eliminated after this count. The Third Count for the Wicklow General Election has been announced at Shoreline Count Centre, Greystones. The current quota is 11,415. Joe Behan (Independent) - 72 third count votes, 3210 total votes. John Brady (Sinn Fein) - 53 third count votes, 8654 total votes. Rob Carry (Independent) - 290 third count votes, 1922 total votes. Shay Cullen (Independent) - 47 third count votes, 3467 total votes. Stephen Donnelly (Fianna Fail) - 20 third count votes, 4592 total votes. Ciaran Hogan (Aontu) - 152 third count votes, 1447 total votes. Steven Matthews (Green Party), 18 third count votes, 2645 total votes. Kellie McConnell (PeopleBeforeProfit) Eliminated Paul O Brien (Labour), 10 third count votes, 2160 total votes. Gerry O'Neill (Independent) - 75 third count votes, 2084 total votes. Edward Timmins (Fine Gael) - 25 third count votes, 5538 total votes. Jennifer Whitmore (Social Democrats) - 28 third count votes, 8573 total votes. With Simon Harris already elected in one seat with 16,800 votes from the county, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, Edward Timmins and Stephen Donnelly are currently in the top four highest candidates. A fourth count will resume as of now using Kellie McConnell's surplus votes.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 4:09pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Three seats for Wicklow-Wexford have been filled. - posted at 12:32pm The Sixth Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. The quota for the count is 9,560 Pier Leonard's (Eliminated) votes 5,192 were distributed amongst the candidates. Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) -1,073 sixth count votes, 10,339 in total. Elected Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 429 sixth count votes, 9,156 in total. Elected by surplus Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 866 sixth count votes, 6,609 in total. Eliminated Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)- 1,453 sixth count votes, 10,222 in total. Elected Brian Brennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin and Malcolm Byrne are the three candidates who will sit in Dáil come Wednesday the 18th of December. The returning officer at Kilanerin Community Centre said it was "a seamless count" as the three seats were filled by midday today.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 12:32pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
FINAL Results - Wicklow Wexford Constituency - posted at 12:30pm
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 12:30pm on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Counting Resumes As 34th Dail Starts To Take Shape - posted at 10:25am So far more than 40 TDs have been elected.
But we're able to make a projection based on first counts across the country.
Our figures suggest just 20 of the 174 seats are still very genuinely undecided.
On the numbers Fianna Fáil will have at least 45 seats, Fine Gael 37 and Sinn Féin 38 - with all being in play for a few more.
There will be at least 7 for the Social Democrats and another 7 for Labour.
Four for Independent Ireland, 13 Independents, 2 PBP and one seat for Aontu.
20 odd seats across the country are too close to call but we now have a broad sense of what the next Dáil will look like.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 10:25am on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Wicklow-Wexford Fifth Count Announced. - posted at 10:16am The Fifth Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. Sinead Boland's (Eliminated) votes 1,667 were distributed amongst the candidates. Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) -154 fifth count votes, 9,266 in total. Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 150 fifth count votes, 8,727 in total. Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 146 fifth count votes, 5,743 in total. Peir Leonard (Independent/ Non-Party) - 586 fifth count votes, 5,192 in total. Eliminated Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)- 294 fifth count votes, 8,769 in total. No candidate has reached the quota one this count, therefore Pier Leonard will be eliminated for the fifth count. A sixth count will resume as of now.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 10:16am on Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris first past the post in Wicklow - posted at 9:45pm Fine Gael leader wins the first seat in Wicklow Taoiseach Simon Harris has been the first candidate to be elected in the Wicklow constituency. He topped the poll with 16,869 first preference votes and surpassed the quota of 11,415. Counting has been adjourned for tonight and will recommence on Sunday morning from 9. Join Declan Meehan, Breffni Clack & Breda Brown for all the latest from both the Wicklow and Wicklow Wexford count centres where we will keep you up to date with comprehensive coverage from 9am.
Posted by Ciara O'Connor at 9:45pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Wicklow-Wexford Fourth Count Announced. - posted at 9:21pm The Fourth Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. 1294 votes were distributed amongst the candidates. Sinéad Boland (Aontú) - 91 fourth count votes, 1,667 in total. Eliminated Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) -72 fourth count votes, 9,112 in total. Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 85 fourth count votes, 8,577 in total. Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 38 fourth count votes, 5,597 in total. Peir Leonard (Independent/ Non-Party) - 322 fourth count votes, 4,606 in total. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)- 593 fourth count votes, 8,475 in total. No candidate has reached the quota one this count, therefore Sinead Boland will be eliminated for the fifth count. The fifth count will resume tomorrow at 9am.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 9:21pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Wicklow-Wexford Third Count Announced. - posted at 8:37pm The Third Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. 910 votes were distributed amongst the candidates. Sinéad Boland (Aontú) - 31 third count votes, 1,576 in total. Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) -184 third count votes, 9,040 in total. Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 148 third count votes, 8,492 in total. Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 66 third count votes, 5,559 in total. Peir Leonard (Independent/ Non-Party) - 150 third count votes, 4,284 in total. Aislinn O' Keefe (People Before Profit) - 205 third count votes, 1,294 in total. Eliminated Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin)- 92 third count votes, 7,882 in total. The fourth count is expected at 9:30pm.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 8:37pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Wicklow-Wexford Second Count Announced - posted at 7:53pm The Second Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. Sinéad Boland (Aontú) - 105 second count votes, 1,545 votes in total. Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) - 36 second count votes, 8,856 votes in total. Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 33 second count votes, 8,344 votes in total. Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 15 second count votes, 5,493 votes in total. Peir Leonard (Independent/ Non-Party) - 310 second count votes, 4,134 in total. Aislinn O' Keefe (People Before Profit) - 68 second count votes, 1,089 in total. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) 71 second count votes, 7,790 in total. Ann Walsh (Green Party) - 13 second count votes- 910 in total. Eliminated A third count result is expected tonight.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 7:53pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
First Seats Filled In 34th Dail - posted at 7:05pm Sinn Féin's Eoin O'Broin and Paul Donnelly, Fianna Fáil's Jack Chambers and Independent Verona Murphy have all been elected in the last few minutes. Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin has retained his seat in Cork.
We've seen David Cullinane elected on the first count in Waterford.
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was the first candidate over the line while her Ministerial colleague Patrick O'Donovan quickly followed.
In Dublin Central Gerry Hutch has finished 4th and will have to face a transfer battle with Labour's Marie Sherlock if he wants to stay in the race.4
The Greens aren't quite conceding total defeat but Roderic O'Gorman is the only one in the hunt for a seat.
It also looks as though the exit poll understated Fianna Fáil support and overstated Sinn Féin.
However at this stage it's still too hard to call between the three largest parties.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 7:05pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Wicklow- Wexford First Count Announced. - posted at 6:22pm The First Count for the South Wicklow- North Wexford constituency has been announced. The quota for the candidates is 9,560. The first count votes are as follows: Sinéad Boland (Aontú) - 1,350 votes Brian Brennan (Fine Gael) - 8,820 votes Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fáil)- 8311 votes Pat Kennedy (Fianna Fáil) - 5478 votes Frances Lawler (Independent Ireland) - 648 votes Eliminated Peir Leonard (Independent) - 3,824 votes Isle -Maria Nolan (Independent) - 168 votes Eliminated Aislinn O' Keefe (People Before Profit) - 1,021 votes Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) 7,719 votes Ann Walsh (Green Party) - 897 votes No candidate has reached the quota as of yet as there has been no surplus distribution. The number of Electorate votes- 83,003 Total Poll- 38,537 Spoiled Votes - 301 Total Valid Poll - 38,236 A second and third count will resume until tonight.
Posted by Clodagh Byrne at 6:22pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024
First Count Expected In 4 Seat Wicklow Constituency - posted at 4:45pm A first count here at Shoreline in Greystones is not expected until later this evening. With all 158 boxes now open, Taoiseach Simon Harris is leading the way in the Wicklow Constituency with tallies suggesting the Fine Gael Leader holds over 30 per cent of the vote. Sinn Fein Deputy John Brady is in second place with just under 15% followed closely by Jenifer Whitmore of the Social Democrats, on 13.5%. Speaking to East Coast FM this afternoon Deputy Whitmore said they have very clear red lines on any potential coalition talks. However Deputy Brady said he's remaining cautiously optimistic about his party's prospects. Outgoing Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is in real danger of losing his seat alongside Steven Mathews of the Green Party. The tallies would suggest sitting Cllrs Edward Timmins and Joe Behan alongside Independent Candidate Shay Cullen are all polling well.
Posted by Hugh Walsh at 4:45pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024