Independent candidate requests recount in North Tipperary due to a seven-vote margin.

An independent candidate in North Tipperary has requested a full recount due to a narrow seven-vote margin in the ninth count. The race between Jim Ryan and Fianna Fáil's Michael Smith saw Smith ahead by one vote after a recheck of over 5,000 eliminated votes, but a second recheck adjusted this to a two-vote lead. Ryan emphasized the importance of democracy, citing potential staff errors.

December 01, 2024
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