Emerging Political Landscape as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Welcome New TDs in 34th Dáil
The recent General Election has led to at least 40 first-time TDs joining the 34th Dáil, signaling a generational shift in Irish politics. Fine Gael faces a significant turnover, losing key figures like Leo Varadkar and gaining new representatives including Emer Currie and William Aird. Fianna Fáil also performs well with newcomers like Séamus McGrath and Albert Dolan. Sinn Féin expands its presence with six new TDs, while the Social Democrats and Labour parties achieve their best election results to date. Aontú marks a historic moment with a new TD not named Peadar Tóibín.