Currie to retire from politics

Fine Gael’s Austin Currie has announced his retirement from politics.

A TD since 1989, the former Minister of State polled just over 2,000 first preference votes in Dublin Mid West.

In Dublin North West, Fianna Fáil's Noel Ahern has been elected on the first count.

Earlier, Fine Gael's Nora Owen lost her seat in Dublin North. The Green Party's Trevor Sargent and Labour's Sean Ryan came first and second in the constituency.

Mr Sargent had to wait until the 6th count, and Mr Ryan until the 7th, before being elected. Jim Glennon and GV Wright, both of Fianna Fáil, were declared elected on the 8th count, both without reaching the quota.