Taoiseach: Country was on edge of cliff; Labour stood up and were counted

The Dáil's newest TD has been elected - Ruth Coppinger of the Socialist Party has won the Dublin West by-election, after six counts.

And another woman looks set to be elected to the Dáil tonight - Gabrielle McFadden is on course to retain the seat of her late sister Nicky in Longford Westmeath.