Dublin Central Candidates
Learn about each candidate running in the by-election. Profiles are based first on direct candidate responses where available, then on manifestos, public statements, party policies, and other verifiable sources.

Janice Boylan
Sinn Féin · Dublin Central
Her second Dáil bid, campaigning on rent, housing conditions, cost of living, and disability supports.
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Tony Corrigan
Independent · Dublin Central
Solicitor from Dublin 17 advocating for victims of elder abuse and domestic and gender-based violence.
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Daniel Ennis
Social Democrats · Dublin Central
Councillor and former footballer focused on community safety, housing standards, cost of living, and sports facilities.
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Colm Joseph Flood
Independent · Dublin Central
Student and former 2024 local election candidate, focusing on housing, healthcare, and social justice.
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Mannix Flynn
Independent · Dublin Central
Independent councillor and artist, childhood abuse survivor advocate. Campaigning on inner-city social collapse, crime, housing affordability, cost of living, and government accountability.
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Janet Horner
Green Party · Dublin Central
Green Party Chairperson and North-Inner City councillor. NGO worker, trade unionist, feminist, and climate activist advocating for affordable housing, walkable streets, climate action, and social justice.
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Gerard Hutch
Independent · Dublin Central
Independent candidate who came close to winning a seat in 2024.
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Ray McAdam
Fine Gael · Dublin Central
Councillor and Lord Mayor of Dublin, focused on housing delivery, regeneration, policing, and e-scooter regulation.
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Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin
People Before Profit · Dublin Central
Gaeilgeoir and folk singer campaigning on cost of living, council rents, artist spaces, and nightlife.
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Ruth O'Dea
Labour Party · Dublin Central
Activist and former Women's Aid staffer focused on housing, special schools, integration, and city centre dereliction.
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John O'Leary
Independent · Dublin Central
Businessman from Cork running in multiple constituencies, including Dublin Central.
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Ian Noel Smyth
Aontú · Dublin Central
Architect and former Green Party member focused on house building and transport costs.
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Malachy Steenson
Independent · Dublin Central
Councillor and solicitor campaigning on immigration, cost of living, emergency accommodation, and drugs and crime.
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John Stephens
Fianna Fáil · Dublin Central
Councillor and deputy lord mayor focused on cost of living, crime prevention, and community facilities.
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