Sunday 1st December 2024
2pm: First official photo released of the three new TD’s in the Wicklow/Wexford constituency
Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan says he will be a TD for “everyone” in his new constituency.
He was elected this afternoon after topping the poll in the newly formed Wicklow/Wexford constituency.
Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin and Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne took the second and third seats.
Mr. Brennan says he canvassed every door in the constituency.
Brian Brennan says he wants to be “a voice” for people who live in urban and rural areas across North Wexford and South Wicklow.
Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin takes a seat in the Dáil for the first time, but has been a long serving Councillor for his party in Wexford.
He thanked the people of North Wexford and South Wicklow for “putting their faith in him”.
Fianna Fail Senator Malcolm Byrne took the third and final seat in the Wicklow/Wexford constituency.
Mr. Byrne says he is “honoured” and he wants to have an impact on the issues that matter to the people.
12.20pm: The three seats in the newly formed Wicklow/Wexford constituency have been filled, by three men from Gorey.
Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan topped the poll, followed by Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin and Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne took the third seat.
This is the moment the Returning Officer declared the result.
12noon: Former FG TD from Gorey visits Wicklow/Wexford Constituency count centre
Former Fine Gael TD Michael D’Arcy has admitted that it has been a “difficult day” for his party in 
the four seat Wexford Constituency.
It’s likely that the party will not return a TD in that constituency for the first time since 1927, as Enniscorthy’s Cathal Byrne is currently not in contention for one of the four seats.
Mr. D’Arcy says the party will have a TD in the county, as Brian Brennan will take one of the three seats in the newly established Wicklow/Wexford Constituency.
11am: Six candidates have now been eliminated in the Wicklow Wexford constituency – so far no candidate has been elected.
Following the fifth count Peir Leonard (Independent) was eliminated.
Sinead Boland (Aontú), Aislinn O’ Keefe (Solidarity People Before Profit), Ann Walsh (The Green Party), Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent) have all been excluded.
Our reporter John Moynihan has the very latest now from Kilanerin.
10.23am: Fifth count declaration – No candidate elected. Peir Leonard is excluded.
Following the fifth count Peir Leonard (Independent) was eliminate and her 5,192 will now be distributed.
This is the moment the Returning Officer made the declaration.
10am: Three seats remain to be filled in this constituency
The three TD’s expected to elected in the Wicklow Wexford constituency are likely to be from Gorey.
The fourth count concluded last night with no candidate elected yet in this constituency.
Our reporter John Moynihan has the very latest now from Kilanerin.
9am: The counting of votes is resuming now at the Wicklow/Wexford Count Centre.
The counting of votes is resuming around now at the count centre in Kilanerin.
The three TD’s expected to be elected in the Wicklow Wexford constituency are likely to be from Gorey.
The fourth count concluded last night with no candidate elected yet in this constituency.
Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan topped the poll, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin. All three are likely to take seats.
So far, Sinead Boland (Aontú), Aislinn O’ Keefe (Solidarity People Before Profit), Ann Walsh (The Green Party), Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent) have all been excluded.
Saturday 30th November 2024
9.24pm: Fourth count has been declared. No candidate elected. Sinead Boland (Aontú) is excluded. The count will resume at 9am tomorrow morning.
The fourth count has just concluded with no candidate elected yet in this constituency.
Sinead Boland (Aontú), Aislinn O’ Keefe (Solidarity People Before Profit), Ann Walsh (The Green Party), Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent) have all been excluded.
9pm: Third count has been declared – No candidate has been elected on this count. Aislinn O’ Keefe (Solidarity People Before Profit) is excluded
The third count has concluded in the Wicklow Wexford constituency. No candidate has been elected yet.
Aislinn O’ Keefe (Solidarity People Before Profit), Ann Walsh (The Green Party), Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent) have all been excluded.
Our reporter John Moynihan has the very latest from the count centre in Kilanerin.
8pm: The result of the second count has been declared – No candidate has been elected on this count. Ann Walsh from the Green Party has now been eliminated.
This is the moment the Returning Officer delivered the results of this count.
7pm: The first count has been declared in the Wicklow Wexford constituency.
No candidate reached the quota on the first count, which has resulted in the elimination of two candidates Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent).
Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan topped the poll with 8,820 first preference votes, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne on 8,311 and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin on 7,719 votes.
This is the moment the Returning Officer excluded the two lowest candidates.
6.20pm – First Count Declaration – No candidate elected, two candidates excluded Frances Lawlor (Independent Ireland) and Ilsa Maria Nolan (Independent)
6pm: First count declaration is now imminent in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency
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4pm: First count declaration expected in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency around 5.30pm
The counting of votes is continuing in the three seat Wicklow Wexford Constituency.
Based on the final tally figures Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan is expected to top the poll, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin.
A first count declaration is expected at around 5.30pm.
Fianna Fail outgoing Senator Malcolm Byrne says the tallies are very encouraging.
3pm: Sinn Féin says it a “good day” for the party in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency
Sinn Féin County Councillor Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin is expected to take the third seat in this three seat constituency.
He says it looks like its going to be a good day for him and his party nationally.
2pm: All boxes opened in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency – Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan to top the poll
All of the ballot boxes in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency are now opened. The first official count has started.
Based on the final tally figures Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan is expected to top the poll, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin.
There are three seats in this new constituency.
Our reporter John Moynihan is at the count centre.
1.30pm: Final Tallies for Wicklow Wexford Constituency released
Based on the final tally figures Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan is expected to top the poll, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin.
1pm: All ballot boxes now opened in Wicklow Wexford Constituency
All of the ballot boxes in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency are now opened. The first official count is beginning.
Based on the latest tally figures Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan is expected to top the poll, followed by Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin.
There are three seats in this new constituency.
The very latest now from our News Presenter Siobhan Murphy.
12noon: Strong support for two Gorey Town candidates
Over forty ballot boxes are now opened in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency with a clear trend emerging.
Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan, Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin are polling very well in this new three seat constituency.
Our reporter John Moynihan is at the count centre
Diarmuid Devereaux is a Former Fine Gael Councillor on Wexford County Council.
He says four or five candidates are polling very well – with Fianna Fail’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Fein’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin getting strong support from their home town of Gorey.
11am: Over thirty ballot boxes opened with a clear trend emerging for Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan, Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin
With the very latest tally figures here’s our reporter John Moynihan
10am: Early tallies show Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan, Fianna Fáil’s Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin’s Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin are polling well
The sorting of ballot papers is continuing in the Wicklow/Wexford constituency.
Ten candidates are fighting for three seats.
John Moynihan has the latest.
9am: Ballot Boxes open
Ten candidates are vying for three seats in this new constituency.
The Candidates running are for Fine Gael: Brian Brennan, Fianna Fáil: Malcolm Byrne & Pat Kennedy, for the Green Party: Ann Walsh, for Sinn Féin Fionntán Ó’ Súilleabháin, for People Before Profit, Aislinn O’Keeffe, for Aontú: Sinéad Boland, for Independent Ireland: Frances Lawlor and & Independents Peir Leonard and Ilsa-Maria Nolan.
Our reporter John Moynihan is at the count centre.
