Fianna Fáil’s Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher and People Before Profit-Solidarity’s Ruth Coppinger were elected to the Dáil following a tightly contested election. Gallagher returns after a four-year absence, while Coppinger rejoices in regaining her seat. Both candidates highlighted major issues such as housing and public services during their campaigns. Other notable returns include Timmy Dooley and Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, while several former TDs, including Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, failed to reclaim their positions.