Gormley stretches lead over embattled Tánaiste

Green Party candidate John Gormley has extended his lead over Tánaiste Micheal McDowell following the fourth count in Dublin South East.

Gormley increased his vote to 5,796 (up 80), with Progressive Democrat leader McDowell only gaining 13 votes to 4,614.

Lucinda Creighton is up to 6,619, with Ruarí Quinn on 6,303. Both look set to take those seats.