Barry Heneghan

Barry Heneghan is an Irish independent politician serving as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Bay North constituency since the 2024 general election. A former presenter for the television channel TG4, he previously served as a member of the Dublin City Council for the Clontarf area. Heneghan is known for his focus on housing policy, advocating for increased supply through modular construction and vacant property taxes, as well as his commitment to disability rights and special education reform. While he maintains his independence, he has supported the government to advance his constituency priorities, though he has occasionally voted against the coalition on specific motions.