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The final tally figures from a combined FF/FG tally have been announced with Michael Mc Namara of Labour looking in a strong position to claim a seat.
Sitting T.D Pat Breen has topped the tally figure with Mc Namara in second.
The Tally figures are as follows:
Patrick Brassil IND 171
James Breen IND 6416
Pat Breen FG 9616
Joe Carey FG 7674
Jim Connolly IND 965
Ann Cronin IND 406
Timmy Dooley FF 6595
Sarah Ferrigan IND 248
DR John Hillery FF 5857
Brian Markham IND 1516
Madeline McAleer IND 406
JJ McCabe IND 248
Michael McNamara LAB 8182
Brian Meaney GREEN 1084
Tony Mulcahy FG 6500
Gerry Walshe IND 306
Total votes: 56,152
Estimated quota: 11,231
PARTY PERCENTAGES
FG 42.4
FF 22.2
LAB 14.6
GREEN 1.9
IND 18.9
