Dublin Bay-South: Counting underway in by-election

Higher-than-expected turnout in many areas could be a major factor in determining who gets the seat vacated by former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy in April

Turnout was higher than expected by the close of polls. Overall turnout had reached 38% at 9pm last night.

Counting has begun in the Dublin Bay South by-election to decide who will fill the Dáil seat vacated by former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy.

Turnout was higher than expected by the close of polls. Overall turnout had reached 38% at 9pm last night.