The Dublin Central West Bye-election takes place on May 22nd following the resignation of former Fine Gael TD & Minister Paschal Donohoe.
Ian Noel Smyth Aontú, Architect, Dublin.
Ian Noel Smyth, Aontú Candidate in the upcoming 2026 Dublin Central Bye-Election. Transcript .
Ian:
''’People are starting to realize that Ian is in it for the long haul, just because I lose once doesn't mean I'm not going to go again. Winning is fantastic, it isn't everything, that's part of the reason I've ran a few times I have’’ - Ian Noel Smyth, Aontú .
''If it doesn't happen this time, it could happen the next time. It's important to keep going.'' - Mairead Kenny.
‘’You know It took Pascal (Donohoe) a few times to get elected!’’ - Ian Noel Smyth, Aontú.
Here’s Ian in action in his campaign.
’'Hello, I'm Ian (Noel) Smith, a new candidate Dublin Central in the upcoming by election to replace Pascal Donohoe's vacant TD seat. I'm here at Dublin Road at the moment and there's plans by the NTA to turn this into a one-way system along with part of the Ballymun Road. I'm completely against this proposal and I'm also completely against any potential removal of trees along this beautiful road that is services a GAA club, also soccer and two schools. So please vote for Ian (Noel) Smith Aontú number one. Thank you.’’
Mairead Kenny, Politics and More podcast. I'm here with Ian Noel Smyth in Dublin Central... Continued in the Transcript.
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Full Episode coming soon with interviews with some other candidates also.... 🎙️
Full Candidate Ballot at Dublin Returning Officer webpage. 14 candidates!
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