The race for the third berth in the Seanad has intensified, with only 31 votes between housing campaigner Aubrey McCarthy and Green Party candidate Hazel Chu after the fifteenth count. Hazel Chu has requested a recount following significant vote distribution from former rugby star Hugo MacNeill. Poll observers express concerns about her ability to close the gap in a limited recount. Additionally, former Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully has secured a seat on the Cultural and Educational panel after previously losing her general election seat in Cavan-Monaghan.
"The third berth has become a nailbiter, with only 31 votes separating housing campaigner Aubrey McCarthy and Hazel Chu of the Green Party after the announcement of the fifteenth count."
"Poll observers believe it will be difficult for Ms Chu to close the gap. The recount is of just her votes and those of Mr McCarthy, rather than a full recount..."
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