Martin: Yes campaign 'ran out of spin'

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has claimed the yes side “ran out of spin” in the final days before the electorate went to the polls and decided to retain the Seanad.

The official result of the count was announced this afternoon with 51.73% opposing the proposal to close the Seanad. There was a 39.2% turnout and 14,355 votes were discounted.