Election 2024: Six things we learned on the first day of counting

There's been a wipeout of the Green Party; the seats of senior figures including ministers are up for grabs; and there has been a surge for Labour and the Social Democrats 

Seats are slowly but steadily being filled as the first day of counting continues in centres across the country including at Nemo Rangers in Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

The count is well and truly underway with TDs being elected across the country. Here are six things we learned on the first day of counting for Election 2024. 

1. Green wipeout