Willie Aird is well placed to win a seat in the O'Moore County.
With just over 50% of boxes opened in Laois, Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird looks to have a strong lead in the consitituency.
Tallies indicate the Portlaoise man on 24.1%, with Minisiter of State Sean Fleming on 19.2% for Fianna Fail.
Brian Stanley is in a good position to retain his seat in the Dail on 16.9% in third.
Maria McCormack is currently fourth in the three seat race on 13.3%.
She says she would love to see Laois send a woman to Leinster House:
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