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First count results are now coming in, with Fine Gael’s Jennifer Carroll MacNeill securing the first TD seat after reaching the quota in Dún Laoghaire. Exit polls from last night indicate a tight race between the major parties in the 2024 general election. #GE24 #FineGael

Cian O’Callaghan is set to lead the poll in Dublin Bay North with 15% of first preference votes. Speaking on RTÉ, the Social Democrats TD confirmed plans to engage with Labour in the coming days, emphasizing the importance of thorough negotiations before any government formation. #GE24

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Clare - Final Tally - 4 Seats • Dooley, Timmy (FF) 18.29% • Crowe, Cathal (FF) 13.69% • Cooney, Joe (FG) 12.65% • McGettigan, Donna (SF) 12.44% • Carey, Leonora (FG) 8.66% • Garvey, Roisin (GP) 6.02% • McInerney, Rita (FF) 5.75% • Punch, Eddie (II) 4.13% #GE24

Voter turnout in Dublin City has declined since 2020, dropping from 61% to 56%, reflecting a broader trend seen across the country. #GE24

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Which party performed best in each age group? • 18-24: Sinn Féin (29%) • 25-34: Sinn Féin (36%) • 35-49: Sinn Féin (21%) • 50-64: Fine Gael (26%) • 65+: Fine Gael (28%) #GE24 #IrelandVotes

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Immigration was a key issue in the election, with independents Malachy Steenson (Dublin Central) and Stephen Kerr (Mayo) focusing their campaigns on it. Despite leading in first preferences, tallies suggest neither is likely to be elected. No far-right candidate has recieved more than 5%. #GE24

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Newer parties in #GE24 are making strides. Independent Ireland eyes extra seats with Collins, Fitzmaurice, and O'Donoghue leading. Noel Thomas (Galway West) outpaces incumbents, while Charles Ward (100% Redress) could win the party’s first Dáil seat.

Fianna Fáil's addition of Gráinne Seoige and Alison Comyn to the Galway West and Louth tickets caused a stir. Early tallies show Seoige in joint seventh place in Galway West (45% of boxes tallied) and Comyn in sixth place in Louth. The final outcome will depend on the counts. #GE24

Final Tally in Limerick City Predicted Quota: 8,247 votes W. O'Dea (FF): 19% - 7,992 K. O'Donnell (FG): 15% - 6,008 M. Quinlivan (SF): 14% - 5,798 E. O'Donovan (SD): 7% - 2,758 M. Byrne (FG): 7% - 2,756 D. Ryan (FF): 7% - 2,755 C. Sheehan (LAB): 7% - 2,699 F. Daly (IND): 5% - 1,983 #GE24

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Holly Cairns (Social Democrats) is set to retain her seat in Cork South West. Despite the retirement of Róisín Shorthall and Catherine Murphy, the Exit Poll and tallies bring good news for the party, with Aidan Farrelly expected to take a seat in Kildare North. #GE24 #SocialDemocrats

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After struggling with transfers in 2020, Sinn Féin is fielding 71 candidates this time, aiming to secure more seats in strongholds like Donegal, Cavan-Monaghan, and Louth. They are hopeful of becoming the largest party, with Matt Carthy optimistic about gains. #GE24

Early tallies from Dublin Central show Gerard Hutch ("The Monk") in contention. Mary Lou McDonald (SF) and Paschal Donohoe (FG) are safe, while Gary Gannon (Soc Dem) is performing well. Hutch’s candidacy has been controversial, with his criminal past criticized during the campaign. #GE24

Green Party Deputy Leader Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown) is struggling in 6th place, after topping the poll in 2020. Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West) is also under pressure to retain his seat. Former leader Eamon Ryan's replacement, Hazel Chu, faces an uphill battle in Dublin Bay South. #GE24

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Despite Fianna Fáil's strong exit poll showing, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly faces a tough battle to retain his seat in Wicklow. With redrawn boundaries and 5 TDs vying for 4 seats, Donnelly is currently in 7th place and will need strong transfers to stay in the race. #GE24

Michael Healy-Rae on RTÉ: "I'm very grateful to all the people of Kerry who came out and voted for me and y brother. I have the best Director of Elections in all of the country, me son." #GE24

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With 75% of boxes tallied in Cavan Monaghan, Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy leads with 15.28%, on track to retain his seat. Niamh Smyth (FF) is second at 9.33%, while Cathy Bennett (SF) is third at 9.09%. Brendan Smith (FF) is in eighth at 7.02%. Surplus votes will be key. #GE24

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With 40% of boxes tallied in Donegal, Sinn Féin’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn leads with 24%, followed by Pearse Doherty at 19.5%. Charlie McConalogue (FF) is polling at 17%, while Charles Ward (12%) and Fine Gael’s duo (8%) trail. Sinn Féin leads with 47% of the vote so far. #GE24

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As of the latest tally in #GE24, no far-right candidate has surpassed 5% of the vote in any constituency across the country. This comes as votes continue to be counted and tallied, with early results indicating limited support for far-right candidates.

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All boxes are open in Carlow-Kilkenny, with almost 55% tallied. A first tally count is expected after 2pm. Most tallies are from Carlow, with some from Kilkenny City. Green Party's Minister Malcolm Noonan is at risk with just 3% of first preferences, though he may benefit from transfers.

Here's where the Green Party is bracing for seat losses: • Dublin Fingal West • Dún Laoghaire • Waterford • Dublin South West • Dublin Central • Limerick City • Dublin Bay South #GE24

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Green Party Deputy Leader Róisín Garvey is unlikely to retain her Clare seat, currently polling at just 6%. #GE24

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman is fighting to hold his seat in Dublin West after a tough day for the party at the polls. #GE24 #GreenParty #DublinWest

#GE24 #LimerickCity 50% of boxes tallied in Limerick City: Willie O’Dea (FF) and Kieran O’Donnell (FG) lead the poll, while outgoing Green TD Brian Leddin faces a tough battle to retain his seat.

Green Party Leader Roderic O’Gorman: “It’s clear the Green Party has had a bad day. I know a lot of my colleagues will loose their seat.” #GE24

#GE24 Exit Poll - Coalition Preference • 31% favor FF-FG coalition • 22% back a SF-led govt (no FF/FG) • 56% of FF voters & 65% of FG voters support FF-FG coalition Other preferences: • FF-SF: 7% • FG-FF-Independents: 9% • FG-FF-smaller parties: 9% • 21% want “something else.”

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Social Democrats Deputy Leader Cian O’Callaghan TD speaking on RTÉ: “It looks like we’re set to come out of this election as the 4th largest party.”

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 30/11/2024

#GE24: With 47% of boxes tallied, Fianna Fáil Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is in danger of losing his seat: • Harris (FG): 30.5% • Brady (SF): 14% • Whitmore (SD): 13.5% • Timmons (FG) 6.5% • Donnelly (FF): 6.5% Do you think Minister Donnelly can keep his seat and return to to the Dáil?

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Exit poll latest: More than half of voters, 53 per cent, made up their minds on who they would cast their ballot for during the election campaign with the decision of almost a third coming in the last couple of days or on polling day itself www.irishtimes.com/politics/202... #Election2024 #GE24

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Limerick County - Second Tally Limerick County could be the first to elect a TD, with the second tally showing strong results. #GE24 #LimerickCounty

LIMERICK COUNTY Over 50% counted: • O'Donoghue (Ind): 25% • N. Collins (FF): 22% (FF: 26% overall) • O'Donovan (FG): 21% • J. Collins (SF): 13% No Limerick City updates yet. #GE24

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In Tipperary North 49 – or just over 31% - of 161 boxes have been tallied: Michael Lowry (IND) 30.1% Alan Kelly (Labour) 14.5% Ryan O'Meara (FF) 13.7% Michael Smith (FF) 9.5% Phyl Bugler (FG) 9.9% Jim Ryan (IND) 7.6% Dan Harty (SF) 6.4% #GE24 #TipperaryNorth

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Labour's Director of Elections Brendan Howlin said it's "a good day" for his party and said he expects Labour to pick up additional seats. #GE24

Limerick City tally (19% boxes): • Willie O’Dea (FF): 20% • Kieran O’Donnell (FG): 14% • Maurice Quinlivan (SF): 12% • Maria Byrne (FG): 8% • Eliza O’Donovan (SD): 7% • Conor Sheehan (Lab): 7% • Dee Ryan (FF): 7% • Brian Leddin (GP): 5% • Frankie Daly (Ind): 5% Battle for 4th seat wide open. #GE24

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Ireland Votes @irelandvotes.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Vote counting has begun in the 4-seat Limerick City constituency. Despite a ballot error placing candidates with “Q” surnames ahead of “O” surnames, the count is proceeding. Returning Officer Rita Considine is aware of the error, but a legal challenge remains possible if results are close. #GE24

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SEAT PROJECTIONS BASED ON EXIT POLL: SF: 41 [40-45] FG: 39 [39-46] FF: 35 [31-37] SD: 9 [3-12] LAB: 7 [4-12] PBP-S: 5 [2-7] AON: 4 [1-6] GP: 4 [0-5] Others: 29 [25-30] @irelandvotes.bsky.social Projections based on RTÉ/TG4/Irish Times/Trinity/Ipsos B&A Exit Poll #GE24

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Voters received incorrect ballot papers listing candidates out of alphabetical order, possibly violating electoral law. This error could void the entire election, with candidates entitled to demand a re-vote. Fianna Fáil’s Willie O’Dea says he’s “stunned” by the news. #GE2024 #Limerick

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🗳️ #GE24 Exit Poll: Irish Times/RTE/Ipsos/TG4/TCD (MoE ~1.4%) Sinn Féin 21.1% Fine Gael 21% Fianna Fáil 19.5% Soc Dems 5.8% Greens 4% Labour 5% PBP 3.1% Aontú 3.6% Ind Ireland 2.2% Independents 12.7% Others 1.9%

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The exit poll shows the Green Party down 2%, which could spell trouble. Last time, they managed to snag the final seats in several constituencies, but it looks like that might not happen this time around. Do you think we’re looking at a Green collapse?

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A new exit poll shows Fine Gael and Sinn Féin neck and neck in first preference votes, with Fianna Fáil trailing just behind. It’s shaping up to be a nail-biter, and the outcome of the 2024 General Election is still too close to call. #GE24 #TooCloseToCall

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Insanely interesting Exit Poll! Sinn Féin is in the lead, but it’s close. #GE24

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