The Fianna Fáil leader will lead his party back into government as clearly the largest party in the country again.
With three seats gained in Cork - and in the fight for a seat in Carlow-Kilkenny - the Social Democrats have had a good election.
A quick update on the constituencies in the Midlands North West, as Brussels calls it.
With first counts almost completed, we can see how Ireland has voted in this election. But what kind of government will we get as a result?
The outgoing Minister for Agriculture is locked in a four-way battle for the last two seats in Donegal.
Pat O’Toole completes our constituency round-up with a look at four that could play a key role in deciding who leads the country for the next five years.
The hard work will really only start after the votes have all been cast and the seats have all been filled.
Whether it's holding on to a vulnerable seat, regaining a seat where a TD has resigned or defected, or targeting a gain, there are battlegrounds and bellweather constituencies all over Ireland.
A very personal, very imperfect run around constituencies from Donegal to Kildare - what Brussels refers to as Midlands North West.