Which constituencies are in for more TDs thanks to our enlarged population?

Some experts have even forecast that we could require as many as 17 new TDs to satisfy constitutional obligations.

A member of the count staff checks a ballot paper at the Cork South West count centre in Clonakilty Community College in 2020. Picture: Andy Gibson

The population growth in the preliminary Census report for 2022 could herald sweeping changes to the political landscape as at least 11 new TDs may need to be appointed to Dáil Éireann.

Of the 39 existing Dáil constituencies, 38 now have more than 30,000 people for every TD. According to the Constitution, this is not allowed, as there must be one TD for every 20,000 to 30,000 people.