‘B-but… look at all we’re doing for children with disabilities!’

A nine-year-old is dead. Instead of accountability, Fine Gael tells us they’re already doing enough.

People aren't thick.

I seriously can't believe people are happy to support "millionaire pharma boss Gareth Sheridan" in his bid for the Áras. Seriously? We want somebody representing our country abroad who's only characteristic is that he's a millionaire and a pharma boss?

Convinced it's all a big ad for his company.

All 174 seats in Dáil Éireann are now filled. Final results:

• FF: 48
• SF: 39
• FG: 38
• Ind: 16
• Lab: 11
• Soc Dem: 11
• Ind Ire: 4
• PBP: 3
• Aontú: 2
• Green: 1
• Others: 1

Turnout: 59.7%
#GE24

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has reached out to both Holly Cairns (Leader of the Social Democrats) and Ivana Bacik (Leader of Labour) today in a bid to forge a left-wing alliance ahead of the 34th Dáil. #CoalitionTalks2024 #GE24

With 75% of boxes tallied in Cavan Monaghan, Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy leads with 15.28%, on track to retain his seat. Niamh Smyth (FF) is second at 9.33%, while Cathy Bennett (SF) is third at 9.09%. Brendan Smith (FF) is in eighth at 7.02%. Surplus votes will be key. #GE24

With 40% of boxes tallied in Donegal, Sinn Féin’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn leads with 24%, followed by Pearse Doherty at 19.5%. Charlie McConalogue (FF) is polling at 17%, while Charles Ward (12%) and Fine Gael’s duo (8%) trail. Sinn Féin leads with 47% of the vote so far. #GE24

All boxes are open in Carlow-Kilkenny, with almost 55% tallied. A first tally count is expected after 2pm. Most tallies are from Carlow, with some from Kilkenny City. Green Party's Minister Malcolm Noonan is at risk with just 3% of first preferences, though he may benefit from transfers.

Green Party Deputy Leader Róisín Garvey is unlikely to retain her Clare seat, currently polling at just 6%. #GE24

Limerick County - Second Tally
Limerick County could be the first to elect a TD, with the second tally showing strong results. #GE24 #LimerickCounty

In Tipperary North 49 – or just over 31% - of 161 boxes have been tallied:

Michael Lowry (IND) 30.1%

Alan Kelly (Labour) 14.5%

Ryan O'Meara (FF) 13.7%

Michael Smith (FF) 9.5%

Phyl Bugler (FG) 9.9%

Jim Ryan (IND) 7.6%

Dan Harty (SF) 6.4%

#GE24 #TipperaryNorth

Voters received incorrect ballot papers listing candidates out of alphabetical order, possibly violating electoral law. This error could void the entire election, with candidates entitled to demand a re-vote. Fianna Fáil’s Willie O’Dea says he’s “stunned” by the news. #GE2024 #Limerick

Insanely interesting Exit Poll! Sinn Féin is in the lead, but it’s close. #GE24