Security analyst Tom Clonan is leading the by-election race to win a seat in the Seanad, with former lord mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu jumping into second place
However, transfers from eliminated candidates have gone elsewhere as the counting continues today.is in fifth with 1,773 votes while entrepreneur Aubrey McCarthy was in sixth place with 1,281.A result is expected at around 8pm this evening.
In total, 17 candidates entered the race for the seat in the University of Dublin constituency left vacant by the election to the Dáil last year of Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik.. The total number of ballots returned was 13,434, amounting to a turnout of just less than 20 per cent. The valid poll was 13,418 and the quota is 6,710.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oil up on tight supply, prospects of Russia sanctionsOil prices soared about 4% today on supply tightness with another US crude stock drawdown, and the growing prospect of new Western sanctions against Russia even as Moscow and Kyiv held peace talks.
Read more »
Kremlin says nothing 'too promising' came from Russia-Ukraine peace talks in IstanbulZelenskyy dismisses Russian claims of scaleback, as Kremlin says nothing promising emerged from Istanbul peace talks
Read more »
Vanessa Butler celebrates her first wedding anniversary with husband, Seán - VIP MagazineIt’s a week to celebrate for Vanessa Butler and her husband, Sean O’Callaghan as they mark their first wedding anniversary together. Sharing some unseen snaps from their big day to social media the Irish influencer said; “Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary Seán.” Her brother, presenter James Patrice also shared some gorgeous photos from the occasion as … Continued
Read more »
Leaving Cert continuous assessment will not lead to grade inflation - Foley | NewstalkLeavingCert students who sit higher level papers in Fifth Year will still be able to change to ordinary level for their final mark. NormaFoleyTD1 on NTBreakfast BKNT
Read more »