Canvassing of new voters begins

As politicians and candidates assess the implications of the constituency review, some TDs have already begun canvassing new voters on social media.

Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Fine Gael TD for Dublin-Rathdown Josepha Madigan has welcomed Foxrock and parts of Leopardstown to her constituency.

In a post on social media, she said: "I am delighted to welcome Foxrock and more of Leopardstown into the Dublin Rathdown constituency, with the addition of a seat.

"I have proudly served the people of Rathdown as a TD since 2016 and look forward to continuing to do so with the added areas."

Dublin Rathdown becomes a 4-seater with the transfer of 3 Electoral Districts around Foxrock and Carrickmines and a part of the Glencullen ED from the Constituency of Dun Laoghaire.

Her party colleague, Minister of State for Financial Services and Dun Laoghaire TD Jennifer Carroll McNeill said: "Very sorry to lose the Foxrock area as a TD after the election but I know my colleagues Josepha Madigan and Neale Richmond will be proud to have the opportunity to look for their support in the next election."

Dun Laoghaire had experienced a 6% growth in population since 2016 and transferred the areas to Dublin-Rathdown. Dun Laoghaire will remain a 4-seater constituency.