Counting is set to resume this morning in the local elections, with Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent candidates filling the vast majority of council seats declared so far. Meanwhile the first results of the European elections are expected later today.  

  Ciara was joined by Michael McGrath, Minster for Finance and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and spokesperson for Social Protection.