Timmy Dooley has topped the poll in Co. Clare.
The out-going Fianna Fail TD, who secured the fourth seat in the constituency in the last election, was elected on count 7 with a total of 12150 votes.
His surplus of 749 is now being distributed.
Count 7 Clare
Breen (+92) 7512.
Carey (+138) 7032,
Dooley(+1378) 12150,
Harty (+328) 10688,
McDonagh (+441) 5497,
McNamara (+151) 5498
Moran (+101) 5058,
Norton (+170) 3152