Ivana Bacik confirmed as winner in Dublin Bay South by-election

The transcript discusses the results of a voting process, detailing the total votes, non-transferable papers, and the effectiveness of the votes. It explains that no candidate has reached the required quota, and due to the lack of surplus and the presence of more candidates than available seats, the lowest candidate is excluded. Consequently, Patrick Nirvana is elected without reaching the quota.

What was the total number of votes received by James Fina GAIL?

• 970

• 9235

• 3344

• 235

What is the significance of non-transferable papers in the election process?

• They are counted as valid votes.

• They are discarded.

• They do not affect the election outcome.

• They are transferred to the next candidate.

What happens if no candidate reaches the required quota?

• A new election is held.

• The lowest candidate is excluded.

• The candidate with the most votes is elected.

• The election is canceled.

Under what condition can a candidate be elected without reaching the quota?

• If there is a surplus of votes.

• If there is one continuing candidate more than the seats left.

• If there are more candidates than seats.

• If the candidate has the highest votes.

Who was elected without reaching the quota?

• None of the above

• Patrick Nirvana

• James Kagan

• James Fina GAIL