VOTERS in the Republic have been reminded not to take selfies in the polling booth as they cast their ballots to elect members of the 32nd Dáil.
Described as one of the most unpredictable elections in recent times, more than 550 candidates will contest for 157 Dáil seats in 40 constituencies.
There will be eight fewer TDs than in the last Dáil.
Opinion polls suggested that the existing Fine Gael-Labour coalition will fall short of the required 79 seats needed for another working majority.
While polls have predicted, Fine Gael party would top the popular vote, they have suggested Labour faces big losses in protest against the government's austerity programme.
Counting of votes begins tomorrow, with the first results expected in the late afternoon.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Cork County Returning Officer Sinead McNamara warned people against taking 'selfies' in polling booths, which she feared first-time voters might attempt.
She said it was important to preserve the secrecy of the ballot.
