The outrageously slow count at Wicklow continues at a snail's pace with the seventh count only just announced, more than 12 hours after counting of the second count began at 9am this morning.
After the redistribution of Cllr Paul O'Brien's votes in count seven, things are looking extremely rocky for Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. He picked up 156 transfers from Cllr O'Brien, which brings him to 5,021 votes, but he still trails Edward Timmins, who currently has 6,341 votes.
The big winner from O'Brien's transfers was Deputy Jennifer Whitmore, who received 680, bringing her total up to 10,313. The quota is 11,415, so it isn't impossible she will reach that.
Edward Timmins of Fine Gael has extended his lead over Health Minister Stephen Donnelly for the fourth and final seat, demonstrating a significant shift in voter preference.
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