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ELECTORAL (AMENDMENT) ACT 2023

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ISB Act 2023-12-19

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Section 3

Name (1)

Name

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Area (2)

Area

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Number of Members (3)

Number of Members

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Carlow-Kilkenny

Carlow-Kilkenny

The county of Carlow; and the county of Kilkenny except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituency of Tipperary North.

The county of Carlow;

and the county of Kilkenny except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituency of Tipperary North.

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Cavan-Monaghan

Cavan-Monaghan

The county of Cavan and the county of Monaghan.

The county of Cavan and the county of Monaghan.

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Clare

Clare

The county of Clare.

The county of Clare.

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Cork East

Cork East

In the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Cobh Rural, Knockraha, in the former Rural District of Cork; Aghern, Ballyhooly, Ballynoe, Castlecooke, Castle Hyde, Castlelyons, Castletownroche, Coole, Curraglass, Fermoy Rural, Glanworth East, Glanworth West, Gortnaskehy, Gortroe, Kilcor, Kilcummer, Killathy, Kilworth, Knockmourne, Leitrim, Rathcormack, in the former Rural District of Fermoy; Carrig, Clenor, Monanimy, Shanballymore, Skahanagh, Wallstown, in the former Rural District of Mallow; Ballintemple, Ballycottin, Ballyspillane, Carrigtohill, Castlemartyr, Clonmult, Cloyne, Corkbeg, Dangan, Dungourney, Garryvoe, Ightermurragh, Inch, Lisgoold, Midleton Rural, Mogeely, Rostellan, Templebodan, Templenacarriga, in the former Rural District of Midleton; Ballyarthur, Derryvillane, Farahy, Kildorrery, Kilgullane, Kilphelan, Marshalstown, Mitchelstown, Templemolaga, in the former Rural District of Mitchelstown No. 1; Ardagh, Clonpriest, Kilcronat, Killeagh, Kilmacdonogh, Youghal Rural, in the former Rural District of Youghal No. 1; and Cobh Urban, Fermoy Urban, Midleton Urban and Youghal Urban.

In the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of

Cobh Rural, Knockraha, in the former Rural District of Cork;

Aghern, Ballyhooly, Ballynoe, Castlecooke, Castle Hyde, Castlelyons, Castletownroche, Coole, Curraglass, Fermoy Rural, Glanworth East, Glanworth West, Gortnaskehy, Gortroe, Kilcor, Kilcummer, Killathy, Kilworth, Knockmourne, Leitrim, Rathcormack, in the former Rural District of Fermoy;

Carrig, Clenor, Monanimy, Shanballymore, Skahanagh, Wallstown, in the former Rural District of Mallow;

Ballintemple, Ballycottin, Ballyspillane, Carrigtohill, Castlemartyr, Clonmult, Cloyne, Corkbeg, Dangan, Dungourney, Garryvoe, Ightermurragh, Inch, Lisgoold, Midleton Rural, Mogeely, Rostellan, Templebodan, Templenacarriga, in the former Rural District of Midleton;

Ballyarthur, Derryvillane, Farahy, Kildorrery, Kilgullane, Kilphelan, Marshalstown, Mitchelstown, Templemolaga, in the former Rural District of Mitchelstown No. 1;

Ardagh, Clonpriest, Kilcronat, Killeagh, Kilmacdonogh, Youghal Rural, in the former Rural District of Youghal No. 1;

and Cobh Urban, Fermoy Urban, Midleton Urban and Youghal Urban.

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Cork North-Central

Cork North-Central

In the city of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Blackpool A, Blackpool B, Churchfield, Commons, Fair Hill A, Fair Hill B, Fair Hill C, Farranferris A, Farranferris B, Farranferris C, Gurranebraher A, Gurranebraher B, Gurranebraher C, Gurranebraher D, Gurranebraher E, Knocknaheeny, Mayfield, Montenotte A, Montenotte B, St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s A, St. Patrick’s B, St. Patrick’s C, Shanakiel, Shandon A, Shandon B, Sunday’s Well A, Sunday’s Well B, The Glen A, The Glen B, Tivoli A, Tivoli B; and those parts that are contained within the city of Cork of the electoral divisions of: Ballincollig, Blarney, Caherlag, Carrigrohanebeg, Matehy, Rathcooney, Riverstown, Whitechurch; and, in the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Ballynaglogh, Blackpool, Carrignavar, Firmount, Glenville, Greenfort, Killeagh, Knockantota, in the former Rural District of Cork; and those parts that are contained within the county of Cork of the electoral divisions of: Ballincollig, Blarney, Caherlag, Carrigrohanebeg, Matehy, Rathcooney, Riverstown, Whitechurch, in the former Rural District of Cork; Carrig, Kildinan, Watergrasshill, in the former Rural District of Fermoy; Ballynamona, Mallow Rural, Rahan, in the former Rural District of Mallow; and Mallow North Urban, Mallow South Urban.

In the city of Cork, the electoral divisions of

Blackpool A, Blackpool B, Churchfield, Commons, Fair Hill A, Fair Hill B, Fair Hill C, Farranferris A, Farranferris B, Farranferris C, Gurranebraher A, Gurranebraher B, Gurranebraher C, Gurranebraher D, Gurranebraher E, Knocknaheeny, Mayfield, Montenotte A, Montenotte B, St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s A, St. Patrick’s B, St. Patrick’s C, Shanakiel, Shandon A, Shandon B, Sunday’s Well A, Sunday’s Well B, The Glen A, The Glen B, Tivoli A, Tivoli B;

and those parts that are contained within the city of Cork of the electoral divisions of

Ballincollig, Blarney, Caherlag, Carrigrohanebeg, Matehy, Rathcooney, Riverstown, Whitechurch;

and, in the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of

Ballynaglogh, Blackpool, Carrignavar, Firmount, Glenville, Greenfort, Killeagh, Knockantota, in the former Rural District of Cork;

and those parts that are contained within the county of Cork of the electoral divisions of

Ballincollig, Blarney, Caherlag, Carrigrohanebeg, Matehy, Rathcooney, Riverstown, Whitechurch, in the former Rural District of Cork;

Carrig, Kildinan, Watergrasshill, in the former Rural District of Fermoy;

Ballynamona, Mallow Rural, Rahan, in the former Rural District of Mallow;

and Mallow North Urban, Mallow South Urban.

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Cork North-West

Cork North-West

In the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Ballygroman, Ballymurphy, Bengour, Brinny, Kilbonane, Knockavilly, Moviddy, Murragh, Teadies, Templemartin, in the former Rural District of Bandon; Dripsey, in the former Rural District of Cork; and that part that is contained within the county of Cork of the electoral division of: Ovens, in the former Rural District of Cork; Aultagh, Bealock, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Carrigboy, Castletown, Coolmountain, Garrown, Kinneigh, Manch, Teerelton, in the former Rural District of Dunmanway; Allow, Ballyhoolahan, Banteer, Barleyhill, Barnacurra, Bawncross, Boherboy, Castlecor, Castlemagner, Clonfert East, Clonfert West, Clonmeen, Coolclogh, Dromina, Glenlara, Gortmore, Greenane, Kanturk, Kilbrin, Kilmeen, Knockatooan, Knocktemple, Meens, Milford, Nad, Newmarket, Newtown, Roskeen, Rosnalee, Rowls, Tincoora, Tullylease, Williamstown, in the former Rural District of Kanturk; Aghinagh, Aglish, An Sliabh Riabhach, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Cannaway, Ceann Droma, Cill na Martra, Claonráth, Clondrohid, Clonmoyle, Doire Fhínín, Gort na Tiobratan, Gowlane, Greenville, Inchigeelagh, Kilberrihert, Kilcullen, Macloneigh, Magourney, Mashanaglass, Mountrivers, Na hUláin, Rahalisk, Warrenscourt, in the former Rural District of Macroom; Ardskeagh, Ballyclogh, Buttevant, Caherduggan, Churchtown, Doneraile, Dromore, Imphrick, Kilmaclenine, Kilshannig, Liscarroll, Milltown, Rathluirc, Springfort, Streamhill, Templemary, in the former Rural District of Mallow; Caherbarnagh, Coomlogane, Crinnaloo, Cullen, Derragh, Doonasleen, Drishane, Keale, Kilcorney, Knocknagree, Rathcool, Skagh, in the former Rural District of Millstreet; and Macroom Urban; and in the city of Cork, that part that is contained within the city of Cork of the electoral division of: Ovens.

In the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of

Ballygroman, Ballymurphy, Bengour, Brinny, Kilbonane, Knockavilly, Moviddy, Murragh, Teadies, Templemartin, in the former Rural District of Bandon;

Dripsey, in the former Rural District of Cork;

and that part that is contained within the county of Cork of the electoral division of

Ovens, in the former Rural District of Cork;

Aultagh, Bealock, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Carrigboy, Castletown, Coolmountain, Garrown, Kinneigh, Manch, Teerelton, in the former Rural District of Dunmanway;

Allow, Ballyhoolahan, Banteer, Barleyhill, Barnacurra, Bawncross, Boherboy, Castlecor, Castlemagner, Clonfert East, Clonfert West, Clonmeen, Coolclogh, Dromina, Glenlara, Gortmore, Greenane, Kanturk, Kilbrin, Kilmeen, Knockatooan, Knocktemple, Meens, Milford, Nad, Newmarket, Newtown, Roskeen, Rosnalee, Rowls, Tincoora, Tullylease, Williamstown, in the former Rural District of Kanturk;

Aghinagh, Aglish, An Sliabh Riabhach, Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Cannaway, Ceann Droma, Cill na Martra, Claonráth, Clondrohid, Clonmoyle, Doire Fhínín, Gort na Tiobratan, Gowlane, Greenville, Inchigeelagh, Kilberrihert, Kilcullen, Macloneigh, Magourney, Mashanaglass, Mountrivers, Na hUláin, Rahalisk, Warrenscourt, in the former Rural District of Macroom;

Ardskeagh, Ballyclogh, Buttevant, Caherduggan, Churchtown, Doneraile, Dromore, Imphrick, Kilmaclenine, Kilshannig, Liscarroll, Milltown, Rathluirc, Springfort, Streamhill, Templemary, in the former Rural District of Mallow;

Caherbarnagh, Coomlogane, Crinnaloo, Cullen, Derragh, Doonasleen, Drishane, Keale, Kilcorney, Knocknagree, Rathcool, Skagh, in the former Rural District of Millstreet;

and Macroom Urban;

and in the city of Cork, that part that is contained within the city of Cork of the electoral division of

Ovens.

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Cork South-Central

Cork South-Central

The city of Cork, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Cork North-Central and Cork North-West; and, in the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Carrigaline, Monkstown Urban, in the former Rural District of Cork; and those parts contained in the county of Cork of the electoral divisions of: Ballygarvan, Douglas, Inishkenny, Monkstown Rural, in the former Rural District of Cork; Carrigaline, Kilpatrick, Liscleary, Templebreedy, in the former Rural District of Kinsale.

The city of Cork, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Cork North-Central and Cork North-West;

and, in the county of Cork, the electoral divisions of: Carrigaline, Monkstown Urban, in the former Rural District of Cork;

and those parts contained in the county of Cork of the electoral divisions of

Ballygarvan, Douglas, Inishkenny, Monkstown Rural, in the former Rural District of Cork;

Carrigaline, Kilpatrick, Liscleary, Templebreedy, in the former Rural District of Kinsale.

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Cork South-West

Cork South-West

The county of Cork, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Cork East, Cork North-Central, Cork North-West and Cork South-Central.

The county of Cork, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Cork East, Cork North-Central, Cork North-West and Cork South-Central.

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Donegal

Donegal

The county of Donegal, except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Sligo-Leitrim.

The county of Donegal, except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Sligo-Leitrim.

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Dublin Bay North

Dublin Bay North

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Ayrfield, Beaumont C, Beaumont D, Beaumont E, Clontarf East A, Clontarf East B, Clontarf East C, Clontarf East D, Clontarf East E, Clontarf West A, Clontarf West B, Clontarf West C, Clontarf West D, Clontarf West E, Edenmore, Grace Park, Grange A, Grange B, Grange C, Grange D, Grange E, Harmonstown A, Harmonstown B, Kilmore B, Kilmore C, Kilmore D, Priorswood A, Priorswood B, Priorswood C, Priorswood D, Priorswood E, Raheny-Foxfield, Raheny-Greendale, Raheny-St. Assam; and, in the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of: Baldoyle, Balgriffin, Howth, Sutton.

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Ayrfield, Beaumont C, Beaumont D, Beaumont E, Clontarf East A, Clontarf East B, Clontarf East C, Clontarf East D, Clontarf East E, Clontarf West A, Clontarf West B, Clontarf West C, Clontarf West D, Clontarf West E, Edenmore, Grace Park, Grange A, Grange B, Grange C, Grange D, Grange E, Harmonstown A, Harmonstown B, Kilmore B, Kilmore C, Kilmore D, Priorswood A, Priorswood B, Priorswood C, Priorswood D, Priorswood E, Raheny-Foxfield, Raheny-Greendale, Raheny-St. Assam;

and, in the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of: Baldoyle, Balgriffin, Howth, Sutton.

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Dublin Bay South

Dublin Bay South

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Mansion House A, Mansion House B, Pembroke East A, Pembroke East B, Pembroke East C, Pembroke East D, Pembroke East E, Pembroke West A, Pembroke West B, Pembroke West C, Rathfarnham, Rathmines East A, Rathmines East B, Rathmines East C, Rathmines East D, Rathmines West A, Rathmines West B, Rathmines West C, Rathmines West D, Rathmines West E, Rathmines West F, Royal Exchange A, Royal Exchange B, St. Kevin’s, South Dock, Terenure A, Terenure B, Terenure C, Terenure D, Wood Quay A, Wood Quay B.

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Mansion House A, Mansion House B, Pembroke East A, Pembroke East B, Pembroke East C, Pembroke East D, Pembroke East E, Pembroke West A, Pembroke West B, Pembroke West C, Rathfarnham, Rathmines East A, Rathmines East B, Rathmines East C, Rathmines East D, Rathmines West A, Rathmines West B, Rathmines West C, Rathmines West D, Rathmines West E, Rathmines West F, Royal Exchange A, Royal Exchange B, St. Kevin’s, South Dock, Terenure A, Terenure B, Terenure C, Terenure D, Wood Quay A, Wood Quay B.

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Dublin Central

Dublin Central

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Arran Quay A, Arran Quay B, Arran Quay C, Arran Quay D, Arran Quay E, Ballybough A, Ballybough B, Botanic A, Botanic B, Botanic C, Cabra East A, Cabra East B, Cabra East C, Cabra West A, Cabra West B, Cabra West C, Cabra West D, Drumcondra South A, Drumcondra South B, Drumcondra South C, Inns Quay A, Inns Quay B, Inns Quay C, Mountjoy A, Mountjoy B, North City, North Dock A, North Dock B, North Dock C, Rotunda A, Rotunda B.

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Arran Quay A, Arran Quay B, Arran Quay C, Arran Quay D, Arran Quay E, Ballybough A, Ballybough B, Botanic A, Botanic B, Botanic C, Cabra East A, Cabra East B, Cabra East C, Cabra West A, Cabra West B, Cabra West C, Cabra West D, Drumcondra South A, Drumcondra South B, Drumcondra South C, Inns Quay A, Inns Quay B, Inns Quay C, Mountjoy A, Mountjoy B, North City, North Dock A, North Dock B, North Dock C, Rotunda A, Rotunda B.

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Dublin Fingal East

Dublin Fingal East

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of: Donabate, Kinsaley, Malahide East, Malahide West, Portmarnock North, Portmarnock South, Swords-Forrest, Swords-Glasmore, Swords-Lissenhall, Swords-Seatown, Swords Village.

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of

Donabate, Kinsaley, Malahide East, Malahide West, Portmarnock North, Portmarnock South, Swords-Forrest, Swords-Glasmore, Swords-Lissenhall, Swords-Seatown, Swords Village.

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Dublin Fingal West

Dublin Fingal West

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of: Airport, Balbriggan Rural, Balbriggan Urban, Ballyboghil, Balscadden, Clonmethan, Dubber, Garristown, Hollywood, Holmpatrick, Kilsallaghan, Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Turnapin.

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of

Airport, Balbriggan Rural, Balbriggan Urban, Ballyboghil, Balscadden, Clonmethan, Dubber, Garristown, Hollywood, Holmpatrick, Kilsallaghan, Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Turnapin.

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Dublin Mid-West

Dublin Mid-West

In the county of South Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Clondalkin-Cappaghmore, Clondalkin-Dunawley, Clondalkin-Monastery, Clondalkin-Moorfield, Clondalkin-Rowlagh, Clondalkin Village, Lucan-Esker, Lucan Heights, Lucan-St. Helens, Newcastle, Palmerston Village, Palmerston West, Rathcoole, Saggart, Tallaght-Fettercairn.

In the county of South Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Clondalkin-Cappaghmore, Clondalkin-Dunawley, Clondalkin-Monastery, Clondalkin-Moorfield, Clondalkin-Rowlagh, Clondalkin Village, Lucan-Esker, Lucan Heights, Lucan-St. Helens, Newcastle, Palmerston Village, Palmerston West, Rathcoole, Saggart, Tallaght-Fettercairn.

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Dublin North-West

Dublin North-West

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Ballygall A, Ballygall B, Ballygall C, Ballygall D, Ballymun A, Ballymun B, Ballymun C, Ballymun D, Ballymun E, Ballymun F, Beaumont A, Beaumont B, Beaumont F, Finglas North A, Finglas North B, Finglas North C, Finglas South A, Finglas South B, Finglas South C, Finglas South D, Kilmore A, Whitehall A, Whitehall B, Whitehall C, Whitehall D.

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Ballygall A, Ballygall B, Ballygall C, Ballygall D, Ballymun A, Ballymun B, Ballymun C, Ballymun D, Ballymun E, Ballymun F, Beaumont A, Beaumont B, Beaumont F, Finglas North A, Finglas North B, Finglas North C, Finglas South A, Finglas South B, Finglas South C, Finglas South D, Kilmore A, Whitehall A, Whitehall B, Whitehall C, Whitehall D.

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Dublin Rathdown

Dublin Rathdown

In the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the electoral divisions of: Ballinteer-Broadford, Ballinteer-Ludford, Ballinteer-Marley, Ballinteer-Meadowbroads, Ballinteer-Meadowmount, Ballinteer-Woodpark, Churchtown-Castle, Churchtown-Landscape, Churchtown-Nutgrove, Churchtown-Orwell, Churchtown-Woodlawn, Clonskeagh-Belfield, Clonskeagh-Farranboley, Clonskeagh-Milltown, Clonskeagh-Roebuck, Clonskeagh-Windy Arbour, Dundrum-Balally, Dundrum-Kilmacud, Dundrum-Sandyford, Dundrum-Sweetmount, Dundrum-Taney, Foxrock-Carrickmines, Foxrock-Torquay, Glencullen, Stillorgan-Deerpark, Stillorgan-Kilmacud, Stillorgan-Leopardstown, Stillorgan-Merville, Stillorgan-Mount Merrion, Tibradden.

In the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the electoral divisions of

Ballinteer-Broadford, Ballinteer-Ludford, Ballinteer-Marley, Ballinteer-Meadowbroads, Ballinteer-Meadowmount, Ballinteer-Woodpark, Churchtown-Castle, Churchtown-Landscape, Churchtown-Nutgrove, Churchtown-Orwell, Churchtown-Woodlawn, Clonskeagh-Belfield, Clonskeagh-Farranboley, Clonskeagh-Milltown, Clonskeagh-Roebuck, Clonskeagh-Windy Arbour, Dundrum-Balally, Dundrum-Kilmacud, Dundrum-Sandyford, Dundrum-Sweetmount, Dundrum-Taney, Foxrock-Carrickmines, Foxrock-Torquay, Glencullen, Stillorgan-Deerpark, Stillorgan-Kilmacud, Stillorgan-Leopardstown, Stillorgan-Merville, Stillorgan-Mount Merrion, Tibradden.

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Dublin South-Central

Dublin South-Central

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Carna, Chapelizod, Cherry-Orchard A, Cherry-Orchard C, Crumlin A, Crumlin B, Crumlin C, Crumlin D, Crumlin E, Crumlin F, Decies, Drumfinn, Inchicore A, Inchicore B, Kilmainham A, Kilmainham B, Kilmainham C, Kimmage A, Kimmage B, Kimmage C, Kimmage D, Kimmage E, Kylemore, Merchants Quay A, Merchants Quay B, Merchants Quay C, Merchants Quay D, Merchants Quay E, Merchants Quay F, Ushers A, Ushers B, Ushers C, Ushers D, Ushers E, Ushers F, Walkinstown A, Walkinstown B, Walkinstown C; and that part of the electoral division of Phoenix Park situated south of a line drawn along Chapelizod Road, Conyngham Road and Parkgate Street.

In the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Carna, Chapelizod, Cherry-Orchard A, Cherry-Orchard C, Crumlin A, Crumlin B, Crumlin C, Crumlin D, Crumlin E, Crumlin F, Decies, Drumfinn, Inchicore A, Inchicore B, Kilmainham A, Kilmainham B, Kilmainham C, Kimmage A, Kimmage B, Kimmage C, Kimmage D, Kimmage E, Kylemore, Merchants Quay A, Merchants Quay B, Merchants Quay C, Merchants Quay D, Merchants Quay E, Merchants Quay F, Ushers A, Ushers B, Ushers C, Ushers D, Ushers E, Ushers F, Walkinstown A, Walkinstown B, Walkinstown C;

and that part of the electoral division of Phoenix Park situated south of a line drawn along Chapelizod Road, Conyngham Road and Parkgate Street.

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Dublin South-West

Dublin South-West

In the county of South Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Ballinascorney, Ballyboden, Bohernabreena, Clondalkin-Ballymount, Edmondstown, Firhouse-Ballycullen, Firhouse-Knocklyon, Firhouse Village, Rathfarnham-Ballyroan, Rathfarnham-Butterfield, Rathfarnham-Hermitage, Rathfarnham-St. Enda’s, Rathfarnham Village, Tallaght-Avonbeg, Tallaght-Belgard, Tallaght-Glenview, Tallaght-Jobstown, Tallaght-Killinardan, Tallaght-Kilnamanagh, Tallaght-Kiltipper, Tallaght-Kingswood, Tallaght-Millbrook, Tallaght-Oldbawn, Tallaght-Springfield, Tallaght-Tymon, Templeogue-Cypress, Templeogue-Kimmage Manor, Templeogue-Limekiln, Templeogue-Orwell, Templeogue-Osprey, Templeogue-Village, Terenure-Cherryfield, Terenure-Greentrees, Terenure-St. James.

In the county of South Dublin, the electoral divisions of

Ballinascorney, Ballyboden, Bohernabreena, Clondalkin-Ballymount, Edmondstown, Firhouse-Ballycullen, Firhouse-Knocklyon, Firhouse Village, Rathfarnham-Ballyroan, Rathfarnham-Butterfield, Rathfarnham-Hermitage, Rathfarnham-St. Enda’s, Rathfarnham Village, Tallaght-Avonbeg, Tallaght-Belgard, Tallaght-Glenview, Tallaght-Jobstown, Tallaght-Killinardan, Tallaght-Kilnamanagh, Tallaght-Kiltipper, Tallaght-Kingswood, Tallaght-Millbrook, Tallaght-Oldbawn, Tallaght-Springfield, Tallaght-Tymon, Templeogue-Cypress, Templeogue-Kimmage Manor, Templeogue-Limekiln, Templeogue-Orwell, Templeogue-Osprey, Templeogue-Village, Terenure-Cherryfield, Terenure-Greentrees, Terenure-St. James.

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Dublin West

Dublin West

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of: Blanchardstown-Abbotstown, Blanchardstown-Blakestown, Blanchardstown-Coolmine, Blanchardstown-Corduff, Blanchardstown-Delwood, Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown-Roselawn, Blanchardstown-Tyrrelstown, Castleknock-Knockmaroon, Castleknock-Park, Lucan North, The Ward; and, in the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Ashtown A, Ashtown B; and that part of the electoral division of Phoenix Park situated north of a line drawn along Chapelizod Road, Conyngham Road and Parkgate Street.

In the county of Fingal, the electoral divisions of

Blanchardstown-Abbotstown, Blanchardstown-Blakestown, Blanchardstown-Coolmine, Blanchardstown-Corduff, Blanchardstown-Delwood, Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown-Roselawn, Blanchardstown-Tyrrelstown, Castleknock-Knockmaroon, Castleknock-Park, Lucan North, The Ward;

and, in the city of Dublin, the electoral divisions of: Ashtown A, Ashtown B;

and that part of the electoral division of Phoenix Park situated north of a line drawn along Chapelizod Road, Conyngham Road and Parkgate Street.

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Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire

In the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the electoral divisions of: Ballybrack, Blackrock-Booterstown, Blackrock-Carysfort, Blackrock-Central, Blackrock-Glenomena, Blackrock-Monkstown, Blackrock-Newpark, Blackrock-Seapoint, Blackrock-Stradbrook, Blackrock-Templehill, Blackrock-Williamstown, Cabinteely-Granitefield, Cabinteely-Kilbogget, Cabinteely-Loughlinstown, Cabinteely-Pottery, Dalkey-Avondale, Dalkey-Bullock, Dalkey-Coliemore, Dalkey Hill, Dalkey Upper, Dún Laoghaire-East Central, Dún Laoghaire-Glasthule, Dún Laoghaire-Glenageary, Dún Laoghaire-Monkstown Farm, Dún Laoghaire-Mount Town, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin East, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin South, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin West, Dún Laoghaire-Salthill, Dún Laoghaire-Sandycove, Dún Laoghaire-West Central, Foxrock-Beechpark, Foxrock-Deansgrange, Killiney North, Killiney South, Shankill-Rathmichael, Shankill-Rathsallagh, Shankill-Shanganagh, Stillorgan-Priory.

In the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the electoral divisions of

Ballybrack, Blackrock-Booterstown, Blackrock-Carysfort, Blackrock-Central, Blackrock-Glenomena, Blackrock-Monkstown, Blackrock-Newpark, Blackrock-Seapoint, Blackrock-Stradbrook, Blackrock-Templehill, Blackrock-Williamstown, Cabinteely-Granitefield, Cabinteely-Kilbogget, Cabinteely-Loughlinstown, Cabinteely-Pottery, Dalkey-Avondale, Dalkey-Bullock, Dalkey-Coliemore, Dalkey Hill, Dalkey Upper, Dún Laoghaire-East Central, Dún Laoghaire-Glasthule, Dún Laoghaire-Glenageary, Dún Laoghaire-Monkstown Farm, Dún Laoghaire-Mount Town, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin East, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin South, Dún Laoghaire-Sallynoggin West, Dún Laoghaire-Salthill, Dún Laoghaire-Sandycove, Dún Laoghaire-West Central, Foxrock-Beechpark, Foxrock-Deansgrange, Killiney North, Killiney South, Shankill-Rathmichael, Shankill-Rathsallagh, Shankill-Shanganagh, Stillorgan-Priory.

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Galway East

Galway East

In the county of Galway, the electoral divisions of: Abbeygormacan, Aughrim, Ballymacward, Clonfert, Clontuskert, Kilconnell, Killaan, Killallaghtan, Killoran, Kilmacshane, Kiltormer, Laurencetown, Oatfield, in the former Rural District of Ballinasloe; Aughrim, Belleville, Deerpark, Stradbally, in the former Rural District of Galway; Ardamullivan, Ardrahan, Ballycahalan, Beagh, Cahermore, Cappard, Castletaylor, Doorus, Drumacoo, Gort, Kilbeacanty, Killeely, Killeenavarra, Killinny, Kiltartan, Kilthomas, Kinvarra, Rahasane, Skehanagh, in the former Rural District of Gort; Ballinastack, Boyounagh, Curraghmore, Glennamaddy, Kiltullagh, Raheen, Scregg, Shankill, Templetogher, in the former Rural District of Glennamaddy; Aille, Athenry, Ballynagar, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Cappalusk, Castleboy, Cloonkeen, Colmanstown, Craughwell, Derrylaur, Drumkeary, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethill, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconierin, Killimor, Killogilleen, Kilmeen, Kilreekill, Kilteskill, Kiltullagh, Lackalea, Leitrim, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Mountain, Moyode, Raford, Tiaquin, Woodford, in the former Rural District of Loughrea; Annagh, Ballynakill, Caltra, Castleblakeney, Clonbrock, Cloonkeen, Cooloo, Derryglassaun, Killian, Mount Bellew, Mounthazel, in the former Rural District of Mount Bellew; Abbeyville, Ballyglass, Coos, Derrew, Drummin, Eyrecourt, Killimor, Kilmalinoge, Kilquain, Meelick, Moat, Pallas, Portumna, Tiranascragh, Tynagh, in the former Rural District of Portumna; Abbey East, Abbey West, Addergoole, Annaghdown, Ballinderry, Ballinduff, Ballynapark, Beaghmore, Belclare, Carrownagur, Carrowrevagh, Claretuam, Clonbern, Cloonkeen, Cummer, Donaghpatrick, Doonbally, Dunmore North, Dunmore South, Foxhall, Headford, Hillsbrook, Kilbennan, Kilcoona, Killeany, Killeen, Killererin, Killower, Killursa, Kilmoylan, Kilshanvy, Levally, Milltown, Monivea, Moyne, Ryehill, Toberadosh, Tuam Rural, Tuam Urban, in the former Rural District of Tuam.

In the county of Galway, the electoral divisions of

Abbeygormacan, Aughrim, Ballymacward, Clonfert, Clontuskert, Kilconnell, Killaan, Killallaghtan, Killoran, Kilmacshane, Kiltormer, Laurencetown, Oatfield, in the former Rural District of Ballinasloe;

Aughrim, Belleville, Deerpark, Stradbally, in the former Rural District of Galway;

Ardamullivan, Ardrahan, Ballycahalan, Beagh, Cahermore, Cappard, Castletaylor, Doorus, Drumacoo, Gort, Kilbeacanty, Killeely, Killeenavarra, Killinny, Kiltartan, Kilthomas, Kinvarra, Rahasane, Skehanagh, in the former Rural District of Gort;

Ballinastack, Boyounagh, Curraghmore, Glennamaddy, Kiltullagh, Raheen, Scregg, Shankill, Templetogher, in the former Rural District of Glennamaddy;

Aille, Athenry, Ballynagar, Bracklagh, Bullaun, Cappalusk, Castleboy, Cloonkeen, Colmanstown, Craughwell, Derrylaur, Drumkeary, Graigabbey, Grange, Greethill, Kilchreest, Kilconickny, Kilconierin, Killimor, Killogilleen, Kilmeen, Kilreekill, Kilteskill, Kiltullagh, Lackalea, Leitrim, Loughatorick, Loughrea Rural, Loughrea Urban, Marblehill, Mountain, Moyode, Raford, Tiaquin, Woodford, in the former Rural District of Loughrea;

Annagh, Ballynakill, Caltra, Castleblakeney, Clonbrock, Cloonkeen, Cooloo, Derryglassaun, Killian, Mount Bellew, Mounthazel, in the former Rural District of Mount Bellew;

Abbeyville, Ballyglass, Coos, Derrew, Drummin, Eyrecourt, Killimor, Kilmalinoge, Kilquain, Meelick, Moat, Pallas, Portumna, Tiranascragh, Tynagh, in the former Rural District of Portumna;

Abbey East, Abbey West, Addergoole, Annaghdown, Ballinderry, Ballinduff, Ballynapark, Beaghmore, Belclare, Carrownagur, Carrowrevagh, Claretuam, Clonbern, Cloonkeen, Cummer, Donaghpatrick, Doonbally, Dunmore North, Dunmore South, Foxhall, Headford, Hillsbrook, Kilbennan, Kilcoona, Killeany, Killeen, Killererin, Killower, Killursa, Kilmoylan, Kilshanvy, Levally, Milltown, Monivea, Moyne, Ryehill, Toberadosh, Tuam Rural, Tuam Urban, in the former Rural District of Tuam.

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Galway West

Galway West

The city of Galway; and in the county of Galway, the electoral divisions of: Abhainn Ghabhla, An Cnoc Buí, An Uillinn, Ballynakill, Binn an Choire, Bunowen, Cleggan, Clifden, Cloch na Rón, Cushkillary, Derrycunlagh, Derrylea, Doonloughan, Errislannan, Inishbofin, Maíros, Rinvyle, Scainimh, Sillerna, in the former Rural District of Clifden; An Carn Mór, An Spidéal, Árainn, Baile Chláir, Baile an Teampaill, Ballynacourty, Bearna, Ceathrú an Bhrúnaigh, Cill Aithnín, Clarinbridge, Eanach Dhúin, Galway Rural (part), Kilcummin, Leacach Beag, Liscananaun, Lisín an Bhealaigh, Maigh Cuilinn, Na Forbacha, Oranmore, Sailearna, Sliabh an Aonaigh, Tulaigh Mhic Aodháin, in the former Rural District of Galway; An Chorr, An Crompán, An Fhairche, An Ros, An Turlach, Camas, Cill Chuimín, Conga, Garmna, Leitir Breacáin, Leitir Móir, Letterfore, Oughterard, Wormhole, in the former Rural District of Oughterard.

The city of Galway;

and in the county of Galway, the electoral divisions of

Abhainn Ghabhla, An Cnoc Buí, An Uillinn, Ballynakill, Binn an Choire, Bunowen, Cleggan, Clifden, Cloch na Rón, Cushkillary, Derrycunlagh, Derrylea, Doonloughan, Errislannan, Inishbofin, Maíros, Rinvyle, Scainimh, Sillerna, in the former Rural District of Clifden;

An Carn Mór, An Spidéal, Árainn, Baile Chláir, Baile an Teampaill, Ballynacourty, Bearna, Ceathrú an Bhrúnaigh, Cill Aithnín, Clarinbridge, Eanach Dhúin, Galway Rural (part), Kilcummin, Leacach Beag, Liscananaun, Lisín an Bhealaigh, Maigh Cuilinn, Na Forbacha, Oranmore, Sailearna, Sliabh an Aonaigh, Tulaigh Mhic Aodháin, in the former Rural District of Galway;

An Chorr, An Crompán, An Fhairche, An Ros, An Turlach, Camas, Cill Chuimín, Conga, Garmna, Leitir Breacáin, Leitir Móir,

Letterfore, Oughterard, Wormhole, in the former Rural District of Oughterard.

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Kerry

Kerry

The county of Kerry.

The county of Kerry.

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Kildare North

Kildare North

In the county of Kildare, the electoral divisions of: Balraheen, Celbridge, Cloncurry, Donadea, Donaghcumper, Kilcock, Leixlip, Maynooth, Straffan, in the former Rural District of Celbridge No. 1; Ballynadrumny, Cadamstown, Dunfierth, in the former Rural District of Edenderry No. 2; Bodenstown, Clane, Carragh, Donore, Downings, Kill, Killashee, Kilteel, Ladytown, Naas Rural, Newtown, Oughterard, Rathmore, Timahoe North, in the former Rural District of Naas No. 1; and Naas Urban.

In the county of Kildare, the electoral divisions of

Balraheen, Celbridge, Cloncurry, Donadea, Donaghcumper, Kilcock, Leixlip, Maynooth, Straffan, in the former Rural District of Celbridge No. 1;

Ballynadrumny, Cadamstown, Dunfierth, in the former Rural District of Edenderry No. 2;

Bodenstown, Clane, Carragh, Donore, Downings, Kill, Killashee, Kilteel, Ladytown, Naas Rural, Newtown, Oughterard, Rathmore, Timahoe North, in the former Rural District of Naas No. 1;

and Naas Urban.

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Kildare South

Kildare South

The county of Kildare, except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Kildare North.

The county of Kildare, except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Kildare North.

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Laois

Laois

The county of Laois.

The county of Laois.

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Limerick City

Limerick City

In the city and county of Limerick, the electoral divisions of: Abbey A, Abbey B, Abbey C, Abbey D, Ballinacurra A, Ballinacurra B, Ballynanty, Castle A, Castle B, Castle C, Castle D, Coolraine, Custom House, Dock A, Dock B, Dock C, Dock D, Farranshone, Galvone A, Galvone B, Glentworth A, Glentworth B, Glentworth C, John’s A, John’s B, John’s C, Killeely A, Killeely B, Market, Prospect A, Prospect B, Rathbane, Shannon A, Shannon B, Singland A, Singland B, St. Laurence, in the former City of Limerick; Abington, Ballybricken, Ballycummin, Ballysimon, Ballyvarra, Caherconlish East, Caherconlish West, Castleconnell, Clonkeen, Glenstal, Limerick North Rural, Limerick South Rural, Roxborough, in the former Rural District of Limerick No. 1.

In the city and county of Limerick, the electoral divisions of

Abbey A, Abbey B, Abbey C, Abbey D, Ballinacurra A, Ballinacurra B, Ballynanty, Castle A, Castle B, Castle C, Castle D, Coolraine, Custom House, Dock A, Dock B, Dock C, Dock D, Farranshone, Galvone A, Galvone B, Glentworth A, Glentworth B, Glentworth C, John’s A, John’s B, John’s C, Killeely A, Killeely B, Market, Prospect A, Prospect B, Rathbane, Shannon A, Shannon B, Singland A, Singland B, St. Laurence, in the former City of Limerick;

Abington, Ballybricken, Ballycummin, Ballysimon, Ballyvarra, Caherconlish East, Caherconlish West, Castleconnell, Clonkeen, Glenstal, Limerick North Rural, Limerick South Rural, Roxborough, in the former Rural District of Limerick No. 1.

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Limerick County

Limerick County

The city and county of Limerick, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituency of Limerick City.

The city and county of Limerick, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituency of Limerick City.

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Longford-Westmeath

Longford-Westmeath

The county of Longford and the county of Westmeath.

The county of Longford and the county of Westmeath.

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Louth

Louth

The county of Louth; and, in the county of Meath, the electoral division of: St. Mary’s (part), in the former Rural District of Meath.

The county of Louth;

and, in the county of Meath, the electoral division of: St. Mary’s (part), in the former Rural District of Meath.

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Mayo

Mayo

The county of Mayo.

The county of Mayo.

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Meath East

Meath East

In the county of Meath, the electoral divisions of: Drumcondra, Grangegeeth, Killary, in the former Rural District of Ardee No. 2; Culmullin, Donaghmore, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin, Kilbrew, Killeen, Kilmore, Rathfeigh, Ratoath, Rodanstown, Skreen, in the former Rural District of Dunshaughlin; Ardagh, Carrickleck, Ceanannas Mór Rural, Cruicetown, Kilmainham, Maperath, Moybolgue, Moynalty, Newcastle, Newtown, Nobber, Posseckstown, Staholmog, Trohanny, in the former Rural District of Kells; Ardcath, Duleek, Julianstown, Mellifont, Stamullin, in the former Rural District of Meath; Ardmulchan, Castletown, Domhnach Phádraig, Kentstown, Painestown, Rathkenny, Slane, Stackallan, Tara, in the former Rural District of Navan; and Ceannanas Mór Urban.

In the county of Meath, the electoral divisions of

Drumcondra, Grangegeeth, Killary, in the former Rural District of Ardee No. 2;

Culmullin, Donaghmore, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin, Kilbrew, Killeen, Kilmore, Rathfeigh, Ratoath, Rodanstown, Skreen, in the former Rural District of Dunshaughlin;

Ardagh, Carrickleck, Ceanannas Mór Rural, Cruicetown, Kilmainham, Maperath, Moybolgue, Moynalty, Newcastle, Newtown, Nobber, Posseckstown, Staholmog, Trohanny, in the former Rural District of Kells;

Ardcath, Duleek, Julianstown, Mellifont, Stamullin, in the former Rural District of Meath;

Ardmulchan, Castletown, Domhnach Phádraig, Kentstown, Painestown, Rathkenny, Slane, Stackallan, Tara, in the former Rural District of Navan;

and Ceannanas Mór Urban.

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Meath West

Meath West

The county of Meath, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Louth and Meath East.

The county of Meath, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Louth and Meath East.

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Offaly

Offaly

The county of Offaly.

The county of Offaly.

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Roscommon-Galway

Roscommon-Galway

The county of Roscommon; and the county of Galway except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Galway East and Galway West.

The county of Roscommon; and the county of Galway except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Galway East and Galway West.

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Sligo-Leitrim

Sligo-Leitrim

The county of Sligo; and the county of Leitrim; and in the county of Donegal, the electoral divisions of: Ballintra, Ballyshannon Rural, Ballyshannon Urban, Bundoran Rural, Carrickboy, Cavangarden, Cliff, in the former Rural District of Ballyshannon; Ballintra in the former Rural District of Donegal; and Bundoran Urban.

The county of Sligo;

and the county of Leitrim;

and in the county of Donegal, the electoral divisions of

Ballintra, Ballyshannon Rural, Ballyshannon Urban, Bundoran Rural, Carrickboy, Cavangarden, Cliff, in the former Rural District of Ballyshannon;

Ballintra in the former Rural District of Donegal;

and Bundoran Urban.

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Tipperary North

Tipperary North

In the county of Tipperary, the electoral divisions of: Aglishcloghane, Ballingarry, Ballylusky, Borrisokane, Carrig, Cloghjordan, Cloghprior, Clohaskin, Finnoe, Graigue, Kilbarron, Lorrha East, Lorrha West, Mertonhall, Rathcabban, Redwood, Riverstown, Terryglass, Uskane, in the former Rural District of Borrisokane; Clogher, Clonoulty East, Clonoulty West, Gaile, in the former Rural District of Cashel; Abington, Aghnameadle, Ardcrony, Ballina, Ballygibbon, Ballymackey, Ballynaclogh, Birdhill, Burgesbeg, Carrigatogher, Castletown, Derrycastle, Dolla, Kilcomenty, Kilkeary, Killoscully, Kilmore, Kilnaneave, Kilnarath, Knigh, Lackagh, Latteragh, Monsea, Nenagh Rural, Newport, Templederry, Youghalarra, in the former Rural District of Nenagh; Borrisnafarney, Borrisnoe, Bourney East, Bourney West, Killavinoge, Killea, Rathnaveoge, Roscrea, Timoney, in the former Rural District of Roscrea No. 1; Buolick, Fennor, Kilcooly, in the former Rural District of Slieveardagh; Ballycahill, Borrisoleigh, Drom, Foilnaman, Glenkeen, Gortkelly, Holycross, Inch, Kilrush, Littleton, Longfordpass, Loughmore, Moyaliff, Moycarky, Moyne, Rahelty, Templetouhy, Thurles Rural, Two-mile-Borris, Upperchurch, in the former Rural District of Thurles; Cappagh, Curraheen, Donohill, Glengar, in the former Rural District of Tipperary No. 1; Nenagh East Urban, Nenagh West Urban, Templemore, Thurles Urban; and in the county of Kilkenny, the electoral divisions of: Ballybeagh, Freshford, Rathealy, Tullaroan, in the former Rural District of Kilkenny; Balleen, Baunmore, Clomantagh, Galmoy, Glashare, Johnstown, Lisdowney, Tubbridbrittain, Urlingford, in the former Rural District of Urlingford.

In the county of Tipperary, the electoral divisions of

Aglishcloghane, Ballingarry, Ballylusky, Borrisokane, Carrig, Cloghjordan, Cloghprior, Clohaskin, Finnoe, Graigue, Kilbarron, Lorrha East, Lorrha West, Mertonhall, Rathcabban, Redwood, Riverstown, Terryglass, Uskane, in the former Rural District of Borrisokane;

Clogher, Clonoulty East, Clonoulty West, Gaile, in the former Rural District of Cashel;

Abington, Aghnameadle, Ardcrony, Ballina, Ballygibbon, Ballymackey, Ballynaclogh, Birdhill, Burgesbeg, Carrigatogher, Castletown, Derrycastle, Dolla, Kilcomenty, Kilkeary, Killoscully, Kilmore, Kilnaneave, Kilnarath, Knigh, Lackagh, Latteragh, Monsea, Nenagh Rural, Newport, Templederry, Youghalarra, in the former Rural District of Nenagh;

Borrisnafarney, Borrisnoe, Bourney East, Bourney West, Killavinoge, Killea, Rathnaveoge, Roscrea, Timoney, in the former Rural District of Roscrea No. 1;

Buolick, Fennor, Kilcooly, in the former Rural District of Slieveardagh;

Ballycahill, Borrisoleigh, Drom, Foilnaman, Glenkeen, Gortkelly, Holycross, Inch, Kilrush, Littleton, Longfordpass, Loughmore, Moyaliff, Moycarky, Moyne, Rahelty, Templetouhy, Thurles Rural, Two-mile-Borris, Upperchurch, in the former Rural District of Thurles;

Cappagh, Curraheen, Donohill, Glengar, in the former Rural District of Tipperary No. 1;

Nenagh East Urban, Nenagh West Urban, Templemore, Thurles Urban;

and in the county of Kilkenny, the electoral divisions of

Ballybeagh, Freshford, Rathealy, Tullaroan, in the former Rural District of Kilkenny;

Balleen, Baunmore, Clomantagh, Galmoy, Glashare, Johnstown, Lisdowney, Tubbridbrittain, Urlingford, in the former Rural District of Urlingford.

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Tipperary South

Tipperary South

The county of Tipperary except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Tipperary North.

The county of Tipperary except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Tipperary North.

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Waterford

Waterford

The city and county of Waterford.

The city and county of Waterford.

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Wexford

Wexford

The county of Wexford except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Wicklow-Wexford.

The county of Wexford except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Wicklow-Wexford.

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Wicklow

Wicklow

The county of Wicklow except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Wicklow-Wexford.

The county of Wicklow except the part thereof which is comprised in the constituency of Wicklow-Wexford.

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Wicklow-Wexford

Wicklow-Wexford

In the county of Wexford, the electoral divisions of: Ballindaggan, Ballycarney, Ballymore, Castledockrell, Ferns, Kilbora, Kilcormick, Kilrush, Moyacomb, Newtownbarry, Rossard, St. Mary’s, The Harrow, Tinnacross, Tombrack, in the former Rural District of Enniscorthy; Ardamine, Balloughter, Ballybeg, Ballycanew, Ballyellis, Ballygarrett, Ballylarkin, Ballynestragh, Cahore, Coolgreany, Courtown, Ford, Gorey Rural, Gorey Urban, Huntingtown, Kilcomb, Kilgorman, Killenagh, Killincooly, Kilnahue, Limerick, Monamolin, Monaseed, Rossminoge, Wells, Wingfield, in the former Rural District of Gorey; and in the county of Wicklow, the electoral divisions of: Arklow Rural, Aughrim, Ballinaclash, Ballinacor, Ballinderry, Ballyarthur, Cronebane, Dunganstown East, Dunganstown South, Dunganstown West, Ennereilly, Kilbride, Ovoca, Rathdrum, in the former Rural District of Rathdrum; Aghowle, Ballingate, Ballinglen, Ballybeg, Carnew, Coolattin, Coolboy, Cronelea, Kilballyowen, Killinure, Kilpipe, Money, Rath, Shillelagh, Tinahely, in the former Rural District of Shillelagh; and Arklow No. 1 Urban, Arklow No. 2 Urban.

In the county of Wexford, the electoral divisions of: Ballindaggan, Ballycarney, Ballymore, Castledockrell, Ferns, Kilbora, Kilcormick, Kilrush, Moyacomb, Newtownbarry, Rossard, St. Mary’s, The Harrow, Tinnacross, Tombrack, in the former Rural District of Enniscorthy;

Ardamine, Balloughter, Ballybeg, Ballycanew, Ballyellis, Ballygarrett, Ballylarkin, Ballynestragh, Cahore, Coolgreany, Courtown, Ford, Gorey Rural, Gorey Urban, Huntingtown, Kilcomb, Kilgorman, Killenagh, Killincooly, Kilnahue, Limerick, Monamolin, Monaseed, Rossminoge, Wells, Wingfield, in the former Rural District of Gorey;

and in the county of Wicklow, the electoral divisions of

Arklow Rural, Aughrim, Ballinaclash, Ballinacor, Ballinderry, Ballyarthur, Cronebane, Dunganstown East, Dunganstown South, Dunganstown West, Ennereilly, Kilbride, Ovoca, Rathdrum, in the former Rural District of Rathdrum;

Aghowle, Ballingate, Ballinglen, Ballybeg, Carnew, Coolattin, Coolboy, Cronelea, Kilballyowen, Killinure, Kilpipe, Money, Rath, Shillelagh, Tinahely, in the former Rural District of Shillelagh;

and Arklow No. 1 Urban, Arklow No. 2 Urban.

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ISB Act 2023-12-19

1.

Interpretation

Interpretation

1. In the Schedule—

(a) a reference to a former rural district shall be construed as a reference to that district as constituted immediately before 1 October 1925, and

(b) a reference to a line drawn along any motorway, road or street shall be construed as a reference to a line drawn along the centre of such motorway, road or street.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

2.

Number of members of Dáil Éireann

Number of members of Dáil Éireann

2. Dáil Éireann shall, after the dissolution thereof that next occurs after the passing of this Act, consist of 174 members.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

3.

Dáil Constituencies

Dáil Constituencies

3. (1) The members of Dáil Éireann shall, after the dissolution of Dáil Éireann that next occurs after the passing of this Act, represent the constituencies specified in the Schedule.

(2) An area specified in the Schedule shall be taken to be that area as constituted on 1 October 2023, but if any doubt arises as to the constituency in which any electoral division or part thereof, or any townland or part thereof, is included, the doubt shall, subject to section 1 (b), be determined by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

4.

Number of members to be returned for a Dáil constituency

Number of members to be returned for a Dáil constituency

4. A constituency specified in the Schedule shall return the number of members set out in respect thereof in the third column of that Schedule.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

5.

Amendment of European Parliament Elections Act 1997

Amendment of European Parliament Elections Act 1997

5. The European Parliament Elections Act 1997 is amended—

(a) in section 15, by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection (3)

“(3) An area specified in the Third Schedule shall be taken to be that area as constituted on 1 October 2023.”,

(b) in rule 88 of Part XI of the Second Schedule, by the deletion of paragraphs (5) and (6), and

(c) by the substitution of the following Schedule for the Third Schedule

“Third Schedule

Section 15

Constituencies

Constituency

Constituency

Area

Area

Number of Members

Number of Members

Dublin

Dublin

The counties of: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin; and the city of Dublin.

The counties of

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin;

and the city of Dublin.

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Midlands-North-West

Midlands-North-West

The counties of: Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath; and the city of Galway.

The counties of

Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath;

and the city of Galway.

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South

South

The counties of: Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford and Wicklow; the cities and counties of Limerick and Waterford; and the city of Cork.

The counties of

Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford and Wicklow;

the cities and counties of Limerick and Waterford;

and the city of Cork.

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5

”.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

6.

Repeals

Repeals

6. (1) The Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Act 2017 is repealed.

(2) Subsection (1) shall come into operation on the dissolution of Dáil Éireann that next occurs after the passing of this Act.

ISB Act 2023-12-19

7.

Short title, collective citation and construction

Short title, collective citation and construction

7. (1) This Act may be cited as the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2023.

(2) The Electoral Acts 1992 to 2022 and this Act (other than section 5) may be cited together as the Electoral Acts 1992 to 2023 and shall be construed together as one.

(3) The European Parliament Elections Acts 1992 to 2022 and section 5 may be cited together as the European Parliament Elections Acts 1992 to 2023 and shall be construed together as one.

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