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05/06/2019
Greens Take European Seat As SF Call Off Recount
The Green Party's Grace O'Sullivan is set to be elected to the European Parliament as Sinn Fein withdraws its request for a vote recount in the Ireland South constituency.
Sinn Fein candidate Liadh Ní Riada conceded in the initial stages of the recount and offered her congratulations to newly elected MEP for the area, Ms O'Sullivan.
Ms Ní Riada said: "I am happy that the democratic process has delivered the clarity we sought given that the initial difference was so tight.
"I want to sincerely thank Returning Officer Martin A Harvey and his terrific staff for their diligence and hard work.
"We ran a hard fought campaign and we left everything on the pitch. Unfortunately, we came up short this round. I want to express my undying gratitude to my office staff, my campaign team and every member of Sinn Féin and those who voted for me.
"For now, let me wish those elected for the coming term of the European Parliament all the very best for the work ahead."
The move to end the recount came just one day after it began. It was initially estimated that the process could take several weeks and cost around €1 million.
(JG/CM)
Sinn Fein candidate Liadh Ní Riada conceded in the initial stages of the recount and offered her congratulations to newly elected MEP for the area, Ms O'Sullivan.
Ms Ní Riada said: "I am happy that the democratic process has delivered the clarity we sought given that the initial difference was so tight.
"I want to sincerely thank Returning Officer Martin A Harvey and his terrific staff for their diligence and hard work.
"We ran a hard fought campaign and we left everything on the pitch. Unfortunately, we came up short this round. I want to express my undying gratitude to my office staff, my campaign team and every member of Sinn Féin and those who voted for me.
"For now, let me wish those elected for the coming term of the European Parliament all the very best for the work ahead."
The move to end the recount came just one day after it began. It was initially estimated that the process could take several weeks and cost around €1 million.
(JG/CM)
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