60% of the boxes tallied in Meath East.

Darren O'Rourke of Sinn Fein in top position – with 25% of the vote, according to the tallies.

Helen McEntee of Fine Gael on 17.28%.

Thomas Byrne of Fianna Fail on 13.78%.

Regina Doherty – the Minister for Social Protection – on 9.97%.