The news comes as voters head to the polls around the country.
The leader of the Social Democrats has given birth to a baby girl on polling day.
Holly Cairns shared a picture with her daughter on social media.
She says she's "completely in love with her."
Ahead of her due date, she had to cut back on canvassing in the campaign and her deputy Cian O’Callaghan stepped in for her during the first leaders’ debate.
