Charlie McCreevy (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

If there is a proven case available to us which will end this flaw in our democratic system, adopting it is not an option, it is essential for all true democrats. Every vote should be accurately counted and every mandate should reflect the exact intent of those who have taken the time to participate. This is exactly what the new system will achieve. By the way, the manner in which we transfer surpluses to subsequent counts is not correct and does not give a true reflection of the vote but the computer system will do that.

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