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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.

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Janice Boylan

Sinn Féin · Dublin Central

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Her second Dáil bid, campaigning on rent, housing conditions, cost of living, and disability supports.

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Tony Corrigan

Independent · Dublin Central

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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

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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

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Student and former 2024 local election candidate, focusing on housing, healthcare, and social justice.

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Mannix Flynn

Independent · Dublin Central

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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

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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

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Independent candidate who came close to winning a seat in 2024.

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Ray McAdam

Fine Gael · Dublin Central

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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

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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

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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

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Businessman from Cork running in multiple constituencies, including Dublin Central.

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Ian Noel Smyth

Aontú · Dublin Central

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Architect and former Green Party member focused on house building and transport costs.

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Malachy Steenson

Independent · Dublin Central

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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

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Councillor and deputy lord mayor focused on cost of living, crime prevention, and community facilities.

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