#Elections2019: McHugh increasingly unlikely to get seat as exit poll 'exaggerated' vote, Ryan admits

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has admitted candidate Saoirse McHugh is looking increasingly unlikely to win a European elections seat despite "inspiring" the country with her campaign.

Speaking to reporters at the European elections Midlands North West count centre at the TF Hotel in Castlebar, Co Mayo, Mr Ryan said while he has his "fingers crossed" his rising star candidate may just lose out.