Enda Kenny has been re-elected Taoiseach by 59 votes to 49 – the first time a Fine Gael leader has been returned to power.
It followed over two hours of delays, as Fine Gael hammered out a deal with Independents.
Ta - 59, Nil 49 - round of applause for #Taoiseach Enda Kenny
— Juliette Gash (@JulietteGash) May 6, 2016
The Taoiseach is now en route to Aras An Uachtarain, where heÂ’ll receive his seal of office.
Juliette Gash reports from Leinster House:
