Gap narrows to 291 votes after seventh count in Dublin SW

Socialist MEP Paul Murphy is now just 291 votes behind Sinn Féin candidate Cathal King after the seventh count in the Dublin South West by-election.

Murphy gained 290 transfers from eliminated Labour candidate Pamela Kearns, climbing to 7,726.

Mr King attracted 189 votes, and still tops the poll on 8,017 votes.

The transfers of eliminated candidates Ronan McMahon (Independent) and Cait Keane (Fine Gael) will now be distributed.