In this 'Ireland Decides: Election Special' Susan Keogh gets the first reaction from political figures in what could turn out to be one of the most hotly contested elections in years.

Susan is joined in-studio by Colette Browne, columnist and barrister & Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Managing Director at the Communications Clinic to get their take on the initial exit polls that were out last night.

Joining Susan to get the latest political reaction is:

Eoin Ó Broin, outgoing Sinn Fein TD in Dublin Mid West & Spokesperson for Housing

Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor for Pembroke, Chair of The Green Party & Spokesperson for Enterprise

Heather Humphreys, outgoing Fine Gael Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation & Fine Gael TD for Cavan Monaghan

Thomas Byrne, outgoing Fianna Fail TD for Meath East & Education Spokesperson