Shane Moynihan
Irish politician
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Shane Moynihan (born 1982/1983) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a TD for the Dublin Mid-West constituency since the 2024 general election.[1][2][3]
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Shane Moynihan | |
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Moynihan in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Dublin Mid-West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982/1983 (age 42–43) |
| Party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Website | shanemoynihan |
Early life
Moynihan is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a PhD in political science.[4]
Political career
He was a member of South Dublin County Council for the Palmerstown–Fonthill area from 2019 to 2024.[5][6] He was a candidate at the 2019 Dublin Mid-West by-election, caused by the departure of Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald to the European Parliament, in which Sinn Féin's Mark Ward won the seat.[6]
Political views
The Phoenix has characterised Moynihan as a "traditional Fianna Fáil type" who is committed to the idea of a United Ireland and the restoration of the Irish language. The Phoenix has also described Moynihan as an "Atlanticist" in terms of International Relations.[4]