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Irish Presidential Election Live as Early Count Shows 'Huge' Spoiled Votes
Catherine Connolly becomes Ireland's tenth president amid a notably high number of spoiled votes this election, highlighting concerns about voter engagement and ballot clarity.
- Counting began this morning with voting slips counted by hand from 9am at 31 count centres representing 43 electoral constituencies, and Catherine Connolly will be elected the country's tenth president this evening.
- The contest featured Connolly, Heather Humphreys, former Cabinet minister, and Jim Gavin, ex-Dublin football manager, while in recent years the Irish presidency has become a more political role.
- Jim Gavin, 54, withdrew from campaigning after a dispute with a former tenant; he admitted a mistake and repaid the money, but his late withdrawal affected the ballot and Fianna Fáil led by Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
- Connolly expects two-way discussions with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, and her victory will give momentum to Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats; the high number of spoiled votes was also notable.
- With only three candidates, transferable-vote rules allow at most two counts, and the vote will raise political questions about future presidential candidates' selection.
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