Attention turns to Dublin Central by-election as Paschal Donohoe steps down

Louise Burne looks at possible contenders from across — and beyond — the political spectrum who may run in the by-election caused by the finance minister's resignation to take up World Bank role

Labour's Marie Sherlock is congratulated by Independent candidate Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch at the RDS Simmonscourt count centre after she won the final seat in Dublin Central in the 2024 general election. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The ink on Paschal Donohoe’s resignation letter is barely dry, but attention is turning to the by-election in Dublin Central to replace him.

The constituency, encompassing the heart of north inner-city Dublin, was one of the most exciting in the 2024 general election.