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Seán Kyne

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Dark clouds for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in byelections

Dark clouds for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in byelections

Here, we take a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

New TDs take seats in Dáil after by-elections

New TDs take seats in Dáil after by-elections

Social Democrats’ representative for Dublin Central Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne were welcomed to the Dáil by their party leaders.

Galway West byelection: Who is Fine Gael's newest TD Seán Kyne?

Galway West byelection: Who is Fine Gael's newest TD Seán Kyne?

In a tightly contested election, Fine Gael's Seán Kyne came out on top despite getting fewer first preference votes than Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas.

‘A victory for centrist politics’ – Harris hails Kyne’s rare by-election win

‘A victory for centrist politics’ – Harris hails Kyne’s rare by-election win

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Fianna Fáil has ‘real problems’ in ‘some constituencies’, Taoiseach admits

Fianna Fáil has ‘real problems’ in ‘some constituencies’, Taoiseach admits

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told reporters Dublin Central was a ‘poor result’.

Poll suggests small lead for Seán Kyne in Galway byelection

Poll suggests small lead for Seán Kyne in Galway byelection

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Labour candidate Helen Ogbu is on 12 per cent, with the Social Democrats Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich on nine per cent.

Age limit for Bus Éireann school bus drivers rises to 72

Age limit for Bus Éireann school bus drivers rises to 72

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Cork North West TD, John Paul O’Shea, said the decision was a 'practical and common-sense move'.