Barry Heneghan

Barry Heneghan
TD
Heneghan in 2024
Teachta Dála
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2024
ConstituencyDublin Bay North
Personal details
Born1997 or 1998 (age 26–27)[1]
Political partyIndependent
RelativesCiara Ní É (sister)
EducationDublin City University
Alma materBelvedere College
Websitebarryheneghan.ie

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]

Early life

Heneghan 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.[4]

Heneghan graduatied from Dublin City University in 2022 with a Master's degree.[1][2]

Media career

Beneghan was the presenter of the TG4 show Barragram.[1][2]

Political career

Heneghan 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 in the 2024 Dublin City Council election where he represented Clontarf.[5][6]

Heneghan had the backing of Finian McGrath in the 2024 general election and was one of the youngest candidates elected at age 26.[7][8]

Political views

Heneghan 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 modern approaches, including modular housing, alongside increased taxes on vacant properties, as strategies to boost housing supply. Additionally, Heneghan intends to champion enhanced rights for individuals with disabilities and advocate for reforms in special education.[1]

Personal life

He is the brother of writer and television presenter Ciara Ní É.[9]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "Young Bloods: Barry Heneghan". The Phoenix. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Dublin Bay North General Election 2024 updates: Ó Muirí, Brabazon and Heneghan take final seats". Irish Independent. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  4. ^ Coyle, Pat (18 January 2017). "Belvo wins $100,000 prize for eco-farm on college roof". Jesuits Ireland. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  5. ^ Independent Barry Heneghan elected for Clontarf LEA for Dublin County Council. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via www.rte.ie.
  6. ^ O'Sullivan, Colman (14 November 2024). "Dublin Bay North guaranteed to return 3 first-time TDs". RTE.
  7. ^ "Dublin Bay North Election 2024: Who are the candidates in my constituency?". Irish Independent. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  8. ^ Heaphy, Edmund (2 December 2024). "Dublin Bay-North: How it started, how it finished". RTÉ.ie. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2 December 2024.