Seanad elections: Hazel Chu seeks recount in Trinity and Lorraine Clifford-Lee loses her seat
Briefly

The article provides an update on recent elections, particularly focusing on the results from the Cultural and Educational panel where five candidates, including Pauline Tully and Cathal Byrne, were elected. The article also notes the ongoing recount in the Trinity College Senate constituency, where only a narrow margin separates candidates Aubrey McCarthy and Hazel Chu. The competitive nature of the elections is emphasized, along with external pressures regarding gender balance in political appointments.
The final results for the Cultural and Educational panel confirmed the election of five members, amidst significant tension surrounding the potential outcomes in other constituencies.
A close recount in the Trinity College Senate election, with just 31 votes between candidates, highlights the competitive atmosphere and the challenges faced by certain political hopefuls.
Read at Irish Independent
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