Sunday 1st December 2024
5.15pm The four seats in the Wexford Constituency have now been filled following Count 11.
Independent TD Verona Murphy topped the poll and was elected on the first count last night. Fianna Fáil’s James Browne took the second seat following transfers from Aontú’s Jim Codd.
Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen also exceeded the quota and took the third seat. Labour’s George Lawlor took the fourth and final seat.
The Returning Officer delivered the final count just a few moments ago.
5pm: Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne says he is “grateful” to the people of Wexford for supporting him but he is in a “battle” in this election.
He is in fifth place in this four seat constituency and it is expected he won’t gain enough transfers to take a seat. Mr. Byrne secured 1,877 transfers from his party colleague Bridin Murphy following her elimination.
Fianna Fáil’s James Browne is just 105 votes short of election and he will take the second seat. Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen is 1,150 short of being elected and is expected to take the third seat, while Labour’s George Lawlor is 1,511 below the quota. Mr. Lawlor will take the fourth and final seat.
Fine Gael is on course to have no TD in the Wexford constituency for the first time since 1927. Aontú’s Jim Codd was eliminated on the tenth count and his 5,078 are being distributed.
Cathal Byrne has thanked the people of Wexford for their support.
Our reporter Michael Doyle takes a look now at the political life of the candidates who will represent Co. Wexford in the 34th Dáil.
4pm: The result of the tenth count has just been declared. No candidate elected. Aontú’s Jim Codd has been eliminated.
Mr. Codd’s 5,078 votes will now be distributed. Fianna Fáil’s James Browne is just 105 votes short of election and he will take the second seat.
Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen is 1,150 short of being elected and is expected to take the third seat, while Labour’s George Lawlor is 1,511 below the quota. Mr. Lawlor will take the fourth and final seat.
Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne will loose out.
This is the moment Aontú’s Jim Codd was eliminated.
3pm: Fine Gael is on course to have no TD in the Wexford constituency for the first time since 1927.
On the ninth count a short time ago Fine Gael Councillor Bridin Murphy from the New Ross District was eliminated. Her 3,756 votes will now be distributed.
Her party colleague Cathal Byrne from Enniscorthy, is still in the race, but is not expected to be in contention for the last seat.
Fianna Fail’s James Browne only needs 855 to get elected on the next count, while Sinn Féin’s Johnny Mythen needs 1,289. Labour’s George Lawlor needs 1,950 and is expected to take the last seat.
The only other two candidates remaining, Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne and
Aontú’s Jim Codd are not expected to be in contention.
One candidate has been elected, so far – Independent TD Verona Murphy.
Our reporter Michael Doyle has the latest from the Wexford Count Centre.
This is the moment Fine Gael Councillor Bridin Murphy was eliminated.
2pm: Outgoing Fianna Fáil Minister James Browne is going to take the second seat in the Wexford Constituency.
He is currently around one thousand votes below the quota but he is expected to gain transfers from the Independent candidate Mick Wallace, who has been eliminated.
Mr. Browne increased his vote significantly compared to the last General Election and he says he is pleased with the result.
Meanwhile, former Fianna Fáil TD John Browne says his son James Browne is “ready for a promotion to a senior Ministerial position”, if that is the wish of the Party Leader Michéal Martin.
1pm: The eighth count is continuing at the Wexford Count Centre – Independent candidate and former MEP Mick Wallace has just been eliminated.
The counting of votes is continuing at the Wexford Count Centre this afternoon. One seat has been filled with Independent TD Verona Murphy topping the poll.
Three seats remain to be filled but it is likely that Fianna Fáil Minister James Browne, Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen will take those seats.
Here is the result of the eighth count and the elimination of Independent candidate Mick Wallace. His 2,420 votes will now be distributed.
The Mayor of Wexford, Councillor George Lawlor says he is prepared to represent the people of Wexford with “pride” in the 34th Dáil.
Mr. Lawlor, who has been a Councillor for two decades will be elected as a TD this afternoon in the Wexford Constituency.
He takes the seat of former Leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin who has retired from politics after 40 years of service to the people of Wexford.
Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen, who topped the poll at the last General Election with almost 19,000 first preferences will be returned to the Dáil.
Mr. Mythen who has battle illness during the campaign said it was important for him to “fight for this historic seat for his party”.
Fianna Fáil in Wexford says it’s candidate Minister James Browne has significantly increased his share of first preference votes compared to the last General Election.
Councillor Aidan Browne says it’s a good day for James Browne and the party.
12noon: Independent candidate Michael Sheehan has just been eliminated
Six candidates have now been eliminated in the Wexford constituency.
On the seventh count, Independent candidate Michael Sheehan has just been eliminated. His 1,890 votes will now be distributed.
Earlier this morning Martina Stafford (People Before Profit) and Peadar McDonald (Green Party) were both excluded. Independent candidate Jackser Owens, Fianna Fail’s Michelle O’ Neill and The Irish Peoples Stephen Power have also been eliminated.
One candidate has been elected – Independent TD Verona Murphy. Three seats remain to be filled.
Our reporter Michael Doyle has the very latest from the count centre.
This is the result of Count Seven and the moment that Independent candidate Michael Sheehan was eliminated just a few moments ago.
11am: Five candidates have now been eliminated in the Wexford constituency.
On the sixth count Martina Stafford (People Before Profit) and Peadar McDonald (Green Party) were both excluded. Their combined 1,571 votes will now be distributed.
Earlier this morning Independent Councillor Jackser Owens was eliminated on the fifth count. Fianna Fail’s Michelle O’ Neill and The Irish Peoples Stephen Power were eliminated last night.
One candidate has been elected – Independent TD Verona Murphy, three seats remain to be filled.
Our News Editor Alan Corcoran has the very latest from the count centre.
10.28am Two candidates excluded on Count Six in the Wexford Constituency
Martina Stafford (People Before Profit) and Peadar McDonald (Green Party) both excluded. Their combined 1,600 votes will now be distributed.
This is the moment the Returning Officer delivered the results of the sixth count.
10am: Independent Councillor Jackser Owens has just been eliminated
The counting of votes has resumed at the Wexford Count Centre at the Loretto Secondary School in Wexford Town.
Independent TD Verona Murphy, was elected on the first count last night. Three seats remain to be filled in this four seat constituency.
Independent Councillor Jackser Owens has just been eliminated and his 561 votes will now be distributed.
Our News Editor Alan Corcoran has the very latest from the count centre.
9am: The counting of votes is resuming now at the Wexford Count Centre.
The counting of votes is resuming around now at the count centre in Wexford Town.
Independent TD Verona Murphy, who was elected on the first count last night, is insisting she will talk to any party to try form a government.
Fianna Fail’s James Browne is due to take the second seat, Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen and Labour’s George Lawlor are likely to take the third and fourth seats.
Late last night, Jason Murphy of the National Party was eliminated on the fourth count. His 449 votes will be distributed this morning.
Fianna Fail’s Michelle O’ Neill was eliminated on the third count and The Irish Peoples Stephen Power was eliminated earlier in the evening.
Saturday 30th November 2024
10pm: Third count declared. No candidate elected.
Fianna Fáil’s Michelle O’ Neill has been excluded.
This was the moment Michelle O’ Neil was eliminated on the third count.
9.30pm: Second count declared. No candidate elected.
The result of the second count has been declared in the Wexford Constituency. No candidate was elected on this count.
The Irish Peoples Stephen Power has been eliminated.
This is the moment the returning officer delivered the news.
9pm: Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne is not conceding in General Election 2024, just yet
There’s huge concern within the Fine Gael Party, that it may not elected a TD in Wexford for the first time in almost one hundred years.
It’s candidate, 33 year old Cathal Byrne from Enniscorthy secured 4,891 votes, but it may not be enough to put him in contention for a seat.
Mr. Byrne is not conceding and has thanked everyone who came out to support him.
8pm: Independent TD Verona Murphy thanks the people of Wexford
The first TD in the Wexford constituency has been elected.
Independent TD Verona Murphy secured 11,340 first preference votes and exceeded the quota taking the first of four seats in this constituency.
Fianna Fail’s James Browne got 8,596 votes, Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen has 7,633 and Labour’s George Lawlor secured 7,228. Only 405 votes separate the third and fourth candidates.
Verona Murphy has thanked the people of Wexford for supporting her.
6.45pm First Count Declaration in Wexford – Independent TD Verona Murphy elected on the first count
Independent TD Verona Murphy has been re-elected on the first count in the Wexford Constituency.
She is the fourth TD elected to the Dáil nationally. Ms. Murphy secured 11,340 first preference votes and exceeded the quota.
Fianna Fail’s James Browne got 8,596 votes, Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen has 7,633 and Labour’s George Lawlor secured 7,228. Only 405 votes separate the third and fourth candidates.
Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne is on 4,891 votes – that’s over 2,300 votes behind the Labour candidate. Mr. Byrne will have to gain a lot of transfers in order to be in contention – but it is possible that Fine Gael will not return a TD in Wexford, which will be the first time this has happened since 1927.
This was the moment the Returning Officer delivered the news.
6pm: Former leader of the Labour Party says “he doesn’t see” Fine Gael winning a seat in the Wexford Constituency.
Brendan Howlin who is retiring from politics after 40 years says the tally figures suggest Fine Gael won’t return a TD here for the first time since 1927.
A first count declaration is expected in the next hour.
Independent TD Verona Murphy will be elected on the first count. Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne is expected to take the second seat.
Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen are neck and neck with only a few hundred votes separating them. They could be in with a chance of the third and fourth seats.
Brendan Howlin says he is proud of the work George Lawlor and his team has put into the election campaign.
5pm: Mayor of Wexford switches on the town’s Christmas lights in what could be his last act as first citizen.
The Mayor of Wexford is just about to formally switch on the Christmas lights in Wexford Town, in what could be his last act as first citizen of the town.
Labour’s George Lawlor is contesting the General Election in the Wexford Constituency and is likely to take one of the four seats.
A first count declaration is expected at around 6pm this evening.
Independent TD Verona Murphy is expected to top the poll followed by Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne who is expected to take the second seat.
Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen could take the third and fourth seats.
Mr. Lawlor says he will take a quick break from the count centre to assist Santa.
4pm: First Count declaration expected around 6pm in the Wexford constituency.
The first official count of ballots in the Wexford Constituency is continuing this afternoon.
A first count declaration is expected at around 6pm this evening.
Independent TD Verona Murphy is expected to top the poll, exceed the quota and be elected on the first count with over eleven thousand first preference votes.
Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne is expected to take the second seat.
Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen are neck and neck with only a few hundred votes separating them. They could be in with a chance of the third and fourth seats.
Johnny Mythen says “he feels apprehensive” as we await the first official count in the Wexford constituency.
The tally figures show he could be in line for the third or fourth seat, but it will all come down to transfers.
Mr. Mythen who topped the poll at the last General Election says it’s going to be “an anxious wait”.
3pm: Fine Gael in Co. Wexford may not return a TD for the first time since 1927
Fine Gael in Co. Wexford says “the party’s vote has been split and they could be fighting for the final seat in the Wexford constituency.”
The tally figures show Councillor Cathal Byrne is on just over five thousand votes and depending on transfers he could be in the mix for the final seat.
If Fine Gael fails to get a representative elected, it will be the first time since 1927 that the party doesn’t return a TD to the Dáil from Co. Wexford.
Michael Doyle has the very latest
Stephen Murphy is campaign manager for Councillor Cathal Byrne. He says they are “not conceding”.
2pm: All boxes in the Wexford Constituency have been opened – Independent TD Verona Murphy to top the poll
Based on the tally figures outgoing Independent TD Verona Murphy is expected to top the poll, exceed the quota and be elected on the first count.
Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne is expected to take the second seat.
Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen are neck and neck with only a few hundred votes separating them. They could be in with a chance of the third and fourth seats.
However, Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne on just over five thousand votes may not be completely out of the race and transfers will play a big part.
Alan Corcoran has the very latest.
Aontú Councillor Jim Codd, says “it’s been a good day for him and his party”.
Based on the tally figures Mr. Codd is expected to secure 3,865 first preference votes, which would put him in sixth place.
He says he will live to “fight another day”.
1.40pm: Final Tally Figures for Wexford Constituency released
Based on the tally figures outgoing Independent TD Verona Murphy is expected to top the poll, exceed the quota and be elected on the first count.
Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne is expected to take the second seat.
Labour’s George Lawlor and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen are neck and neck with only a few hundred votes separating them. They could be in with a chance of the third and fourth seats.
However, Fine Gael’s Cathal Byrne, on just over five thousand votes according to the tallies, may not be completely out of the race and transfers will play a big part.
1pm: Over ninety ballot boxes have now been opened in the Wexford constituency
The latest tally figures suggest Fianna Fail’s James Browne and Independent Verona Murphy are neck and neck to top the poll in the Wexford Constituency.
The very latest now from our News Presenter Siobhan Murphy.
12noon – Former MEP Mick Wallace is not polling as strong as expected & Fine Gael vote seems to be split and may not favour either of their two candidates
Almost eighty boxes have now been opened in the Wexford constituency.
Fianna Fail outgoing Minister James Browne is currently topping the latest tally figures, followed by outgoing Independent TD Verona Murphy. Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen is also polling well.
However, late entrant into the race Independent candidate and former MEP Mick Wallace is not featuring as strongly as expected.
Labour Councillor and first time General Election Candidate George Lawlor is polling well but he is expected to gain strong support when the Wexford Town boxes are opened.
Mr. Lawlor is hoping to retain the seat of former party Leader and long serving TD Brendan Howlin who did not contest this election.
Labour supporter Tony Brennan says the party is pleased with the votes received so far for George Lawlor
11am – Around half of the ballot boxes now opened – Fianna Fail’s James Browne, Independent Verona Murphy and Sinn Fein’s Johnny Mythen polling well
In the Wexford Constituency, outgoing Fianna Fáil Minister James Browne, outgoing Independent TD Verona Murphy and outgoing Sinn Féin TD Johnny Mythen are all polling well.
Around half of the boxes are now opened and ballots are continuing to be sorted.
Alan Corcoran has the very latest.
Sinn Fein Councillor Tom Forde says his party is pleased with the votes they are seeing for their candidate Johnny Mythen, who topped the poll in the last General Election.
10am – Outgoing Fianna Fáil Minister James Browne polling well with a small number of boxes opened
The sorting of votes is continuing at the Wexford Count Centre.
Fifteen candidates at fighting for four seats in this constituency.
Alan Corcoran has the very latest:
Former Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Doyle is one of the tally people at the Wexford Count Centre.
He says its very early in the day with a small number of boxes opened but it appears that outgoing Fianna Fail Minister James Browne is polling very well
9am – Ballot Boxes open
The ballot boxes in the much anticipated Genera
l Election 2024 are being opened now across the country and here in Co. Wexford.
The Wexford Constituency has garnered significant attention, with 15 candidates competing for four seats.
Alan Corcoran is at the new Wexford Count Centre based at the Loreto Secondary School:
