Bye-Elections

What is a Bye‑Election in Dublin Central?

A Bye‑Election happens when a seat in Dáil Éireann becomes empty between General Elections. This can happen if a TD resigns, passes away, or takes another job that means they must leave the Dáil.

In this case, Paschal Donohoe resigned to take up a new position with the World Bank Group.

What you need to know

The Bye‑Election is only in Dublin Central

• The election takes place only in the Dublin Central constituency.
• People living outside this area do not take part.

Who can vote

• Only Irish citizens and British citizens can vote in a Bye‑Election.

What the winner does

• The person elected becomes a TD for Dublin Central.
• They work as a TD until the next General Election.

Make sure you are registered to vote

Visit Voter.ie to check if you are on the Register of Electors.