Hugh Linehan is joined by Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn on the latest episode of the Election Daily podcast.
It’s day four of the count and only a handful of seats remain unfilled in the local elections with Fianna Fáil slightly ahead of Fine Gael for the majority of seats.
Sinn Féin now has 100 seats which is an improvement on its disastrous 2019 election, however Jennifer Bray has reported on the growing unease within the party over Mary Lou McDonald’s leadership.
The Dublin count is nearing its moment of truth with Barry Andrews and Regina Doherty looking comfortably in, with the final two seats still to play for.
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The team discuss the latest results, the possibility of an autumn election and answer some listener questions.
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