and therefore failed to qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed that Ireland placed eleventh in the semi-final, receiving a total of 52 points. Voting The voting system for 2009 involved each country awarding points from 1–8, 10 and 12, with the points in the final being decided by a combination of 50% national jury and 50% televoting. Each nation's jury consisted of five music industry professionals who are citizens of the country they represent. This jury judged each entry based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury was permitted to be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently. Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Ireland and awarded by Ireland in the second semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Lithuania in the semi-final and to Iceland in the final of the contest. Points awarded to Ireland Points awarded by Ireland Detailed voting results The following five members comprised the Irish jury: Linda Martin – singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, represented Ireland also in the 1984 Contest Paul Harrington – musician, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 Bill Hughes – producer Emma O'Driscoll – singer, television personality Luan Parle – singer, songwriter References 2009 Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Eurovision Eurovision