The votes of Fianna Fáil Councillor Mr Michael Smith and Independent Councillor Mr Jim Ryan, were recounted this morning, starting at 11:00am.
Following the recount Councillor Ryan was found to be justified; being 3 votes ahead of Mr Smith, after a recount had been requested by Councillor Ryan, following Mr Michael Smith being earlier declared just 2 votes ahead of Ryan.
There is an electoral provision to do this and the figures will now be amended to reflect Mr Ryans latest count placing him ahead of Mr Smith by just 3 votes. Mr Smith has now conceded, accepting this result.
This decision indicate that the original count has restarted where it was last evening, with Mr Michael Smith’s votes being distributed first in the next count.
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