Lisbon Treaty voting picking up after slow start

There are signs that voting in the Lisbon Treaty Referendum has picked up slightly after a very slow start.

Turnout in Cork South-Central is now running at around 15% while in Limerick West, the figure is close to 12%.

The figures in Co Wicklow are ranging from 12% to 15%.

In Dublin City the turnout so far is averaging around 16%.

The polling stations close at 10pm tonight.