Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

"The electoral commission has called on Government to make improvements to the administration of future elections, including steps to ensure its staffs' capacity to 'freely observe the voting process' is not impeded."

"President Catherine Connolly received more than 63pc first preferences last October, while Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys received almost 30pc and Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin, who withdrew before polling day, received 7pc."

The electoral commission has requested the Government to implement improvements in the administration of future elections. Key recommendations include ensuring that the capacity of staff to freely observe the voting process is not hindered. In the recent election, President Catherine Connolly secured over 63% of first preferences, while Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys received nearly 30%, and Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin, who withdrew before polling, garnered 7%.

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