First count sees SF top poll in Dublin South-West

Sinn Féin's topped the poll in the Dublin South West by-election, but faces a battle to win the seat with the Anti-Austerity-Alliance candidate just behind.

Counting is continuing in the two by-elections to fill seats in the Dáil.

Sinn Féin's topped the poll in Dublin South West but is trying to beat off a challenge from the Anti Austerity Alliance.