A full recount is getting underway of European election ballot papers in the Ireland South constituency this morning. Outgoing Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada sought a recount of votes last Wednesday night as she faced losing her European Parliament seat to the Green Party’s Senator Grace O’Sullivan, who was 326 votes ahead. Sitting Fine Gael MEP and former GAA president Seán Kelly (FG) was the first to be elected in the constituency. If Ms Ní Riada is eliminated following the recount her distribution will determine the finishing order. Twelve counties make up the European election constituency of Ireland South.

Source: The Irish Times June 04, 2019 05:48 UTC