Fiona O'Loughlin likely to take seat in Kildare South as nearly all boxes are counted

Fiona O'Loughlin's extensive election campaign looks to have paid off as she is set to gain a seat in Kildare South. The Fianna Fáil candidate is only 2% behind Fine Gael's Martin Heydon in popularity after 84% of the vote, while Sean O'Fearghail and Mark Wall look set to battle for the final seat.

The possibility of O'Loughlin being elected will boost the chances of O'Fearghail, who may be boosted by transfer votes.

Breakdown of Kildare South after 84% of boxes counted:

Heydon 21%

Fiona O'Loughlin 19%

Sean O'Fearghail 16%

Mark Wall 13%

Patricia Ryan 11%

Fiona McLoughlin Healy 9%

Declan Crowe 6%