Mairead Kenny: Mairead Kenny here, Politics & More podcast. I’m here with Barry Hene-g-han, not Hene-ghan, Hene-g-han, silent G… unlike Barry!
Here’s Barry in action in the Dáil (Irish Parliament).
Barry Heneghan (Dáil Éireann) : ‘’Who’s actually running this country.[4] That's something I think really needs to be changed, people in these positions.
You are!
Listen, I didn't disturb you when you spoke and I’ll get a lot more done than of you will. ‘’
Mairead Kenny: Welcome Barry. I started the podcast last December. You’re the first elected TD that I’m talking to. Thanks a lot!
Barry Heneghan: During the campaign, before I got involved in politics, I was involved in social media and making content, kind of like a superpower in its own. I’ll make a speech in the Dáil, and I’ll edit it myself on the walk back to the office.
Continued in the transcript.
[1] Mairead Kenny, https://maireadkenny.ie/ Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/
[2] Barry Heneghan TD at https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Barry-Heneghan.D.2024-11-29
Barry Heneghan TD | Dublin Bay North | Here to Help You
Barra Ó hÉineacháin🇮🇪 ( Barry Heneghan TD ) (@barcare)
3 October 2024, barcare and eamonjohn, Roping you in at https://www.instagram.com/p/DArHP1xxOx4/
‘’Vote Heneghan Number 1 for our generation. My name is Councillor Barry Heneghan. I'm the youngest councillor at Dublin City Council and I'm running for the upcoming general election in Dublin Bay North. This is how the government is making. I’m the government. It's making us feel. We all feel like generation blocked out with high levels of emigration, with the rising, with the rising housing crisis, with disability rights being neglected. This is how the government is making us feel as people. We're feeling like time is running out for our generation. If anyone can, it's Heneghan.’’
Feb 02 2026 barcare ‘’It’s been the biggest honour of my life to represent North Dublin. I genuinely love this job and serving the people I was born and raised alongside. There have been tough days and moments of doubt, but the people, the communities, and the incredible work happening across this area inspire me every single day.
I’m very grateful for the team around me, and I’ll keep working hard — I’ll always be here. If you need me, please get in touch by email. People still send DMs, but emails are monitored far more closely 🤝’’
Barry Heneghan @gavreilly Gavan Reilly – The Secret Life of Leinster House https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQMznVjGt6/
Government of the 34th Dáil at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_34th_D%C3%A1il
[4] Barry Heneghan. Who’s running the Country at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/
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