Roche eliminated as counting continues

Outgoing Minister Dick Roche has been eliminated following a full recount in the Wicklow constituency.

Meanwhile counting is continuing in three election constituencies tonight, with 12 Dáil seats still to be filled.

In Laois Offaly, the Returning Officer has said the count will finish shortly and ballots papers are still being checked in Galway West while the 14th count is now underway in Wicklow.