Constituency profile: Limerick City

The Limerick City four-seat constituency bristles with big name candidates.

Ministers Michael Noonan (FG) and Jan O’Sullivan (Labour), along with Willie O’Dea (FF) are three of the outgoing deputies. The fourth incumbent, Kieran O’Donnell (FG), has built a high profile due to his contributions at the banking inquiry.

While their names capture reams of newspaper column inches and much TV and radio airtime, shrewd local observers are keeping a close eye on a relative newcomer, Cian Prendiville of the Anti-Austerity Alliance.