'Election 2002' presenter John Bowman and journalist Vincent Browne are discussing the implications of electronic voting as the first result from an electronic count is about to be announced.

At 2.05am, the result in Dublin West is declared. Brian Lenihan of Fianna Fáil tops the poll, and in doing so becomes the first candidate elected by electronic voting in Ireland. Joan Burton of Labour wins back the seat she lost in 1997. Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party takes the third seat.

Shortly afterwards, Brian Lenihan offers a candidate's opinion of the electronic count.

Coverage of the general election from 'Election 2002' showing the first result from an electronic vote. 'Election 2002' was broadcast on the 17 and 18 of May 2002.

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