Fine Gael’s James Bannon and Labour’s Willie Penrose at the Longford-Westmeath count last night
@Longford_Leader Recount has just got underway #ldwh #GE16
— Liam Cosgrove (@LiamCosgrove1) March 2, 2016
@Longford_Leader Meanwhile, Returning officer Imelda Brannigan has called all 4 remaining candidates to the back of the centre #ldwh #GE16
— Liam Cosgrove (@LiamCosgrove1) March 2, 2016
Cllr Colm Murray says FG still "exploring options" should James Bannon come up short in election attempts #ldwh #GE16
— Liam Cosgrove (@LiamCosgrove1) March 2, 2016
Cllr Murray also launches tirade at those who have attempted to "assassinate" Mr Bannon's political reputation during campaign #ldwh #GE16
— Liam Cosgrove (@LiamCosgrove1) March 2, 2016
Puzzling. Returning Officer says recount has resumed but not a single member of count staff in building. Are they on strike? #ldwh #GE16
— Liam Cosgrove (@LiamCosgrove1) March 2, 2016
Oh dear.
Previously: How Many?
Pic: Eugene Deering
Come on Longford & West Meath don’t let us down. Rid the country of these crooks
Westmeath and West Meath are two entirely different places.
If Penrose gets in then that’ll give Labour 7 seats and speaking rights in the Dail. I’m not sure I care if Labour have speaking rights or not. If not then we don’t have to listen to them anymore. Cool. If they do then it’ll be fun listening to them try to defend themselves. Also cool. :)
Bannon must have apologised to Sinn Fein for removing their election literature. Otherwise they were going to make a complaint to the Gardaí.