Sinn Fein’s leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has paid tribute to Michelle Gildernew’s efforts in the European election

Sinn Fein are still in a battle to gain a European Parliament seat, as counting continues in two of three constituencies.

Nine of Ireland’s 14 European Parliamentary seats remain unfilled

Four MEPs have been elected to represent Dublin in the European Parliament as the first of Ireland’s three constituencies finished its count.

Independents 4 Change MEP Clare Daly has also been eliminated in the count in the Dublin constituency.

Counting is underway again. Follow here for all the latest updates and results

The Sinn Féin leader acknowledged her party need to prioritise ‘clarity’ on its messaging after a poor performance in Ireland’s local elections

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the Coalition was staying focused on the budget later this year

Broadcaster Niall Boylan has announced his candidacy for the European election in Dublin, he will run for Independent Ireland