FF set for another drubbing as Seanad ballot count begins

VOTE counting gets under way for the Seanad today with Fianna Fáil expected to suffer a bruising result with the loss of at least half of its seats.

At times considered a holding pen for spurned Dáil hopefuls or a ground for grooming Dáil aspirants, the Seanad is set to be abolished under current Government promises.

But the group of 60 senators to grace its seats for what could be one last term will be decided over the coming days once ballot boxes begin to be opened today.