Fianna Fáil takes three of first five Seanad seats

FIANNA FÁIL took three of the first five Seanad Éireann seats filled last night, as the counting of votes continues.

FF TDs Cecilia Keaveney, Ann Ormond, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Labour’s Alex White and former Fine Gael TD Dr Liam Twomey were all elected to the Education and Cultural panel. FF’s long-time senator Paschal Mooney lost his seat.

Meanwhile, Sinn Féin was poised to gain its first Seanad seat.