Four MEPs have been elected to represent Dublin in the European Parliament as the first of Ireland’s three constituencies finished its count.

Independents 4 Change MEP Clare Daly has also been eliminated in the count in the Dublin constituency.

Green leader Eamon Ryan is optimistic about his party’s prospects in upcoming elections.

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan said: ‘This is a dark day for the European peace project’

Ciarán Cuffe said Dublin needs more suitable green spaces for people living in apartments