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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Heather Humphreys congratulates Catherine Connolly on victory; close to one in eight votes believed to be spoilt

Political parties must address voter disengagement and widespread spoiled ballots while fostering respectful dialogue and strengthening a culture of respect to rebuild participation.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

The Indo Daily: Inside Dublin Castle - Is it 'all over' bar the counting?

As we sit here in the Wedgewood Room of Dublin Castle surrounded by portraits of British nobility from the 19th century, Catherine Connolly is in Galway accepting the inevitable. Privately senior Fine Gael figures have told us they know the game is up and it's a matter of damage limitation. But another story is also emerging... tallies are suggesting not just a historically low turnout but also that tens of thousands of those who did go to a polling station yesterday spoiled their vote.
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