Sinn Fein

The former Irish Farmers Journal editor is among the 24 people nominated to contest the 11 seats on the Agricultural Panel.

There has been a mixed and sometimes muted political reaction to the Mercosur trade deal.

With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael within touching distance of a majority, the next government will surely be a combination of them, alongside some independents.

There aren't too many farmers in the Dáil any more, but the ranks were swelled by the following newly-elected TDs.

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.

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.