Counting is now underway in the Seanad elections.
Candidates have been asked to stay away from the count in order to practice social distancing.
It's expected to take until Friday before all the seats are filled.
The results of the Cultural and Educational Panel should be announced tonight.
No candidates have reached the quota after the first three counts.
Waterford Independent Councillor Joe Conway is in 6th place out of 20 candidates. There are five seats to be filled by this panel.
The third count has been completed for the Cultural and Educational Panel. No candidates have reached the quota. Flynn, Angela will now be excluded and her votes transferred to the remaining candidates #seeforyourself #Seanad2020 pic.twitter.com/9hlskJaUE3
— Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais (@OireachtasNews) March 30, 2020
Fellow Waterford Councillor, John Cummins of Fine Gael, is on the Labour Panel which will be counted on Wednesday.
