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This year

2023

Dáil Éireann

Salaries, expenses and Dáil renovations: How much will 14 new TDs cost the state?

The population of the country reached 5.15 million in the last census, which is why the Commission has recommended adding 14 new seats.

12.6k

Aug 30th 2023, 6:50 PM

where do you live now

Here's how Ireland's constituencies will look for the next election

More TDs, new constituencies and changing boundaries.

64.8k

Aug 30th 2023, 12:43 PM

new tds

Ireland to get 14 more TDs following significant constituency review

There has also been a major redrawing of constituency boundaries.

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44.0k

Aug 30th 2023, 8:05 AM

Last year

2022

Numbers Game

The next Dáil will have at least 11 extra TDs

The minimum number of TDs will be 171, with some believing it could rise to 178.

14.2k

Jun 23rd 2022, 3:10 PM