The Dublin Constituency: A Snapshot
If you want to know about the Dublin constituency, look no further. Dublin is a unique European constituency containing Dublin city, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin, making it self-contained. With a population of 1,458,154 according to the latest Census, Dublin has seen an 8% growth from 2016 to 2022.
What’s the Deal with Seats in Dublin?
Dublin switched from a 3-seat to a 4-seat constituency in 2019 and remains so for the upcoming election.
The Outgoing MEPs
The four incumbents seeking re-election are Ciarán Cuffe (Green Party), Clare Daly (Independents 4 Change), and Barry Andrews (Fianna Fáil), with Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael) retiring.
Issues Highlighted
Candidates are focusing on better transport infrastructure, support for businesses and households, addressing the cost of living crisis, improved policing, housing, homelessness, and immigration issues.
Tonight’s Debate
Eight candidates, including familiar faces like Barry Andrews and Lynn Boylan, will feature in tonight’s Prime Time debate.
