World’s media converge on count centre

MORE than 340 journalists from around the world will be reporting from Ireland tomorrow on the Lisbon treaty, including several media groups from as far away as Japan and the US.

As polling stations around the country were making last-minute preparations ahead of the crucial vote, the Department of Environment revealed television crews, newspaper journalists and satellite vans were coming from all over Europe to report on the referendum.

Over 40 media groups have received accreditation to cover the count this week.