133 Dáil seats left to fill as counting set to resume

Follow live updates as the second day of counting in General Election 2024 is set to resume later this morning.

Watch: Key moments from day one of counting

The first day of counting saw 40 TDs elected to the 34th Dáil, with many key moments over the several hours of counting.

At a glance: A look at what's happened so far

Some big names could be struggling to retain their seats, while some other names are on course to make a breakthrough in Irish politics.

Watch: What to look out for in the morning?

The first full day of counting is drawing to a close, but what should you be looking out for in the morning?

Some way to go before final election picture emerges

With counting after Friday's election still in the relatively early stages - after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck - there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise.

Some way to go before final election picture emerges

Forty-one Dáil seats have now been filled in the General Election with counting set to resume this morning in 37 count centres after being adjourned overnight.

Find out what's happening in counts wherever you are

The TDs elected to the 34th Dáil on Day One of counting

So far, 36 of the 174 seats in the 34th Dáil have been won in Election 24. As Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been automatically returned to office, leaving 173 seats open for the taking.

Watch: Fire alarm interrupts declaration in Donegal

The declaration of the first count in Donegal was interrupted when the fire alarm went off.

Shape of next government beginning to emerge

The shape of the next government is emerging. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have both reiterated their view tonight that they want to form a stable government.

Highs and lows: Wilting Greens, another round for 'Boxer'

The first day of counting in the General Election is well under way - with a picture of who are the biggest winners and losers beginning to emerge.

Government formation will not be pretty when dust settles

With at least 88 seats needed to form a Dáil majority, and parties likely to be hard-pressed to reach half that number, there are many pieces that need to be put in place to have a functioning coalition.

Soc Dems hoping to be 'transfer friendly' - O'Callaghan

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said his party's "red lines" were not intended to rule them out of being in government with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.

FG in position to do 'very well' in election - Harris

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said his party is in a position to do "very well" in the General Election.

Party has seen 'really strong results' - Labour leader

Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik has said that her party has seen "really strong results".

'Like the movies': Audrey, 81, visits RTÉ election HQ

An 81-year-old woman who worked on the first general election to be covered by RTÉ television almost 60 years ago, has described the 2024 results coverage "as like everything I've ever seen in the movies".

Take 7: The emerging Election 24 stories worth knowing

As we go from evening to night, a clearer picture will emerge of the outcomes, and the transfers... and the stories of Election 2024. Here's a few to watch.

Sinn Féin 'altered the political landscape' - McDonald

The leader of Sinn Féin has said that this election confirms that her party has "altered the political landscape."

'Challenging' to form govt before Christmas - Martin

The leader of Fianna Fáil has said it "remains to be seen" whether a government will be formed before Christmas.

Green Party voters most loyal to party over candidates

Green Party supporters are the most loyal to their party over individual candidates, while Fianna Fáil voters are most likely to stick with their preferred politician, according to the Exit Poll.