Elaine Loughlin: Sweeping change in the next Dáil as political dynasties end

Getting the balance right will define the next Dáil, but ultimately that will be decided by the electorate

Labour’s Seán Sherlock, who is among the exiting group, said the loss of “corporate memory” can leave a void of mentorship. Picture Dan Linehan

Regardless of whether Sinn Féin comes to power, the next Dáil will bring about sweeping change.

This week, Sligo TD Marc MacSharry became the latest politician to announce he will not be running in the next election, ending yet another political dynasty that began in 1969.