The claim
“Gerry Hutch received 2,817 first-preference votes (11.3% of the total) in the Dublin Central byelection, increasing to 4,466 after votes from eliminated candidates were transferred.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent sources confirm Gerry Hutch received 2,817 first-preference votes (11.3% of the total) in the Dublin Central byelection, with his total rising to 4,466 after transfers of eliminated candidates' votes.
What we found
Multiple independent sources confirm Gerry Hutch received 2,817 first-preference votes (11.3% of the total) in the Dublin Central byelection, with his total rising to 4,466 after transfers of eliminated candidates' votes.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Irish Times article states Hutch won 2,817 first preference votes – 11.3% of total – and that rose to 4,466 after votes from eliminated candidates were transferred.
irishtimes.com· Irish Times reports Hutch vote totals - Background
The article describes Hutch as an independent anti-immigration candidate who came fourth in the byelection won by Daniel Ennis.
irishtimes.com· Election context
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