Tom Brabazon
Irish politician
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Tom Brabazon (born 1969/1970)[1] is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a TD for the Dublin Bay North constituency since the 2024 general election.[2]
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Tom Brabazon | |
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Brabazon in 2024 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Constituency | Dublin Bay North |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 13 February 2020 – 29 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Paul McAuliffe |
| Succeeded by | Hazel Chu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969/1970 (age 55–56) Dublin, Ireland |
| Party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
A Dublin City Councillor from 2003 to 2024 for the Donaghmede area,[3] he was elected Deputy Lord Mayor in 2019, and was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in February 2020 following his predecessor Paul McAuliffe's election to Dáil Éireann.[4] His term as Lord Mayor ended on 29 June 2020.[5][6]
Brabazon was co-opted to Dublin City Council in 2003 following the abolition of the dual mandate and was re-elected in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024.[4][7]
In 2015, Brabazon was criticised for comments in Northside People on childbirth and gender quotas,[8][9] but later withdrew and apologised for the remarks.[10]
In 2024, Brabazon was selected to contest the next general election for the Dublin Bay North constituency, with councillor Deirdre Heney later being added to the ticket. [11]
At the 2024 general election, Brabazon was elected to the Dáil.