Michael Martin

Mr Martin had been due to speak at the 30th anniversary of the Ireland Funds Gala dinner on Wednesday evening, but left the event after the positive result.

Saturday marks the 23rd anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which brought an end to more than 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.

Ireland is set to elect a new prime minister, with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin expected to formally replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach.