It's like Patrick's Day has come early to Kildare Street as the Kingdom arrives at Leinster House.

Crowds were flat to the mat as they turned out to welcome Michael and Danny Healy-Rae to Leinster House.

The brothers were arriving earlier to take their seats in the 32 Dáil after being elected by the Kerry constituency.

Traffic along Kildare Street was held up as a result of the crowds.