Updated / Friday, 6 Nov 2026 13:38

Ray McAdam

Ray McAdam has served as a councillor for 17 years and is former Lord Mayor of Dublin

Fine Gael's Ray McAdam has been elected to the Seanad, defeating Independent candidates Caitlín Ní Bhroin, Dr Maeve O'Rourke, and Patrick Paul Walsh in a bye-election.

Mr McAdam replaces party colleague Seán Kyne, who won the Galway West by-election in May.

Mr McAdam has been a Dublin City councillor since 2009 and was Lord Mayor of Dublin from 2025-26

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Sandra Hurley Political Reporter

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