Taoiseach Simon Harris descended upon his local count centre in Greystones this evening just as an avalanche of Fine Gael candidates were declared winners.
A new era for Wicklow County Council is due to begin as the final count for the final four seats was completed late in the early hours, bringing to a close a hectic weekend that saw nine fresh faces elected.
Arklow councillors have reiterated their calls to Wicklow County Council for urgent works on social homes in Arklow, Avoca and Rathdrum, where they say tenants live in houses with sub-par insulation and damp on the walls and ceilings.
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