With 7,556 votes McEntee finished second behind Byrne, who had 10,818 votes, and secured a seat in the Dáil on the eighth count despite not reaching the 50% quota.
McEntee finished second behind Byrne despite not reaching the 50% quota. This was with 7,556 votes. Byrne had 10,818 votes. Byrne secured a seat in the Dáil on the eighth count.