Barry Andrews 'positive' after being re-elected and making Fianna Fail 'competitive'

The speaker has just arrived and shares a positive outlook on the first count, expecting results in about an hour. They reflect on the time since the polls closed and express optimism for FINA fall's competitiveness in Dublin's four-seat constituencies. With the general election approaching, they aim to increase their number of TDs from 7 to 10 or 11.

What does the speaker mean by 'put us all out of our misery'?

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What is the current number of TDs, and what is the hoped-for increase?

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