Returning officer for Laois-Offaly Verona Lambe has said that the count there will finish tonight, according to party agents and candidates that held a meeting with Ms Lambe this evening.

Grassroots Progressive Democrats members opposed to winding up the beleaguered party are expected to unveil a survival strategy at tomorrow’s special conference.

Fifty Domino's Pizza drivers have begun protest action at the franchise's Tallaght outlet in a row over pay.