Millions of voters cast their ballots yesterday to elect the 34th Dáil, with 686 candidates competing for 174 seats across 43 constituencies.

The vote counting process began at 9 AM, and initial results are expected by this afternoon, with some seats likely to be confirmed by this evening.

Dublin Live provides continuous coverage of the election results, focusing on Dublin's 12 constituencies and the broader nationwide results.

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