The Dublin Central count on election night became a microcosm of the ongoing political tensions in Ireland, revealing the intersection of gang violence and electoral integrity.
As armed garda detectives were deployed to oversee the count due to threats linked to cartel activities, the safety of officials and candidates became a paramount concern.
Right-wing parties have capitalized on the unrest by questioning the integrity of the election process, raising fears among Labour supporters amid a nail-biting recount scenario.
The legal grounds for a recount revealed by Labour's Marie Sherlock suggested the intense pressure faced by candidates in a climate of potential intimidation and violence.
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