Gino Kenny (48) was first elected as a TD in 2016.

He has lived in Neilstown since 1978, when he moved here from Islandbridge with his family. His mother Mary has described how bleak an area it was then, saying there was “nothing” for families or children.

Before his election he worked as a carer for older people. He was a member of South Dublin County Council from 2009 until being elected a TD. As a councillor, he successfully championed for the rights of young horse and pony lovers in this deprived part of north Clondalkin to have a publicly-provided equine centre.

As a TD he has campaigned for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis. He is a keen walker and cyclist and is devoted to his mother whom he sees daily. He lives in Clondalkin with his partner Leah Speight.