Waterford Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has joined his party's negotiating team.
He made the announcement as he signed the roll and formally accepted his seat as a TD for the Waterford constituency.
Deputy Cullinane says he will start his work on preparing for Government and delivering change:
"I am delighted and humbled to have got the vote I received from the people of Waterford. Today I formally signed the roll and will take my place as a TD for the Waterford constituency.
"As a member of the Sinn Féin negotiating team the hard work starts now. I will be meeting as part of the team later and will do all I can to deliver real change for the people of Waterford and people across the island. It is time to translate hope and goodwill into positive change."
