Barry Heneghan (born 1997/1998), also known as Barra Ó hÉanacháin,[2] is an Irish independent who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Bay North constituency since the 2024 general election.[3][4]
Barry Heneghan | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Heneghan in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Dublin Bay North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1997/1998 (age 26–27)[1] |
| Political party | Independent |
| Relatives | Ciara Ní É (sister) |
| Education | Dublin City University |
| Alma mater | Belvedere College |
| Website | barryheneghan |
Early life and education
editHeneghan studied at Belvedere College. During his time in school, he was awarded the Zayed Sustainability Prize for pioneering on-site energy and water sustainability with solar power and rainwater harvesting.[5]
Heneghan graduated from Dublin City University in 2022 with a Master's degree.[1][2]
Media career
editPolitical career
editHeneghan has been called a political protégé of the former Independent TD Finian McGrath.[2]
Heneghan was elected to Dublin City Council for the first time at the 2024 Dublin City Council election for Clontarf area.[6][7][8]
Heneghan had the backing of Finian McGrath in the 2024 general election and was one of the youngest candidates elected at age 26.[9][10]
Political views
editHeneghan stated in 2024 that he aims to improve access to homeownership for younger people and supports a target of up to 60,000 new homes being constructed in the next term. He proposed approaches including modular housing and increased taxes on vacant properties as strategies to boost housing supply. Additionally, Heneghan stated that he intended to champion enhanced rights for individuals with disabilities and advocate for reforms in special education.[1] In January 2025, he was criticised for nominating Sharon Keogan for election to the 27th Seanad, due to her controversial views on several topics,[11] and for posing for photos with a criminal who has multiple convictions.[12]
Personal life
editHe is the brother of writer and television presenter Ciara Ní É.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c d O'Cearbhaill, Muiris (2 December 2024). "Three new independent TDs elected to the Dáil (although one has been around the block already)". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Young Bloods: Barry Heneghan". The Phoenix. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Barry Heneghan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Dublin Bay North General Election 2024 updates: Ó Muirí, Brabazon and Heneghan take final seats". Irish Independent. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Coyle, Pat (18 January 2017). "Belvo wins $100,000 prize for eco-farm on college roof". Jesuits Ireland. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Barry Heneghan". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ Independent Barry Heneghan elected for Clontarf LEA for Dublin County Council. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Colman (14 November 2024). "Dublin Bay North guaranteed to return 3 first-time TDs". RTE.
- ^ "Dublin Bay North Election 2024: Who are the candidates in my constituency?". Irish Independent. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Heaphy, Edmund (2 December 2024). "Dublin Bay-North: How it started, how it finished". RTÉ.ie. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ O'Cearbhaill, Muiris (16 January 2025). "'Left-wing' TD defends nominating controversial Senator Sharon Keogan". The Journal. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Monahan, Tabitha (15 January 2025). "New Government TD poses with veteran criminal days before entering coalition". Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2 December 2024.