The Dail has two new TDs following the by-elections in Longford-Westmeath and Dublin-West.

Gabrielle McFadden of Fine Gael comfortably took the seat that became vacant after the death of her sister Nicky McFadden from motor neuron disease last March, while Ruth Coppinger from the Socialist Party was elected on the sixth count in Dublin-West.

Both candidates, who will take up their seats next week, say they are delighted.

Watch the moment Gabrielle McFadden got her seat: