Constituency profile: Dublin Bay North

Stretching from parts of Drumcondra to Howth, it will be a testing and expensive campaign for all candidates, especially since the two former constituencies of Dublin North-East and Dublin North-Central merged to form this new giant five-seater.

Overcrowding in Beaumont Hospital’s A&E, criminal activity and burglaries, fixing the economy and jobs for young adults are among some of the top concerns for this mammoth constituency.

Richard Bruton, despite the ignominy of not winning the local Fine Gael selection convention, should have little trouble retaining his seat. Naoise Ó Muirí, who polled almost 5,000 first preferences alongside Bruton in the last general election, might be best placed for a second Fine Gael seat.