A first count here at Shoreline in Greystones is not expected until later this evening.
With all 158 boxes now open, Taoiseach Simon Harris is leading the way in the Wicklow Constituency with tallies suggesting the Fine Gael Leader holds over 30 per cent of the vote.
Sinn Fein Deputy John Brady is in second place with just under 15% followed closely by Jenifer Whitmore of the Social Democrats, on 13.5%.
Speaking to East Coast FM this afternoon Deputy Whitmore said they have very clear red lines on any potential coalition talks.
However Deputy Brady said he's remaining cautiously optimistic about his party's prospects.
Outgoing Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is in real danger of losing his seat alongside Steven Mathews of the Green Party.
The tallies would suggest sitting Cllrs Edward Timmins and Joe Behan alongside Independent Candidate Shay Cullen are all polling well.
