Try, try, and try again the motto for TD Ivana Bacik

Despite her party languishing on 3% nationally, the renowned legal scholar, lecturer, and senator has finally reached the promised land of Dáil Éireann

Labour candidate Senator Ivana Bacik celebrating her election as TD in the Dublin Bay South byelection. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

As the old saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again.

Ivana Bacik’s victory in Dublin Bay South, in political terms, is a walking testament to that old adage.