The recount follows a request from outgoing Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada last Wednesday night as she faced losing her European Parliament seat to the Green Party’s Senator Grace O’Sullivan. At the recount at Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork, Ms O’Sullivan said she remained hopeful of taking a seat. “Sinn Féin spotters are surrounding the ballot papers of O’Sullivan. They have around 20 people... scrutinizing my papers which makes me feel a little bit uncomfortable,” she said, gesturing towards members of Sinn Féin watching her votes. The distribution of Mr Kelleher’s surplus left Independent Mick Wallace ahead of sitting Fine MEP Deirdre Clune, with Senator O’Sullivan ahead of Ms Ní Riada.

Source: The Irish Times June 04, 2019 07:49 UTC