Barry Heneghan
Barry Heneghan is an Independent TD representing Dublin Bay North, known for his advocacy on legislative matters, including his recent criticism of the Irish government's delays in progressing the Occupied Territories Bill, which seeks to ban trade in goods produced by Israel in occupied Palestinian territories.
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Independent TD Barry Heneghan has called on the flood defences to be fast-tracked to avoid a repetition of the events.
Approach of dry weather signals respite for deluged areas – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-06
Local Independent TD Barry Heneghan said he was inquiring whether Nolan would be eligible for humanitarian relief available to businesses affected by flooding.
Clontarf Baths owner says amenity has been ‘destroyed’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Ms Kiernan raised the issue with one of her local TDs, Independent Barry Heneghan, who asked a parliamentary question about Government guidelines for charges.
Restaurant customer doing ‘dry December’ quoted €40 corkage for alcohol-free wine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-21
Barry Heneghan made an explosive entry to national politics after winning a seat in Dublin Bay North.
Fianna Fáil election fiasco report bundles Jim Gavin under the bus – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Barry Heneghan is an independent TD involved in a smaller flotilla following Chris Andrews.
Martin, resplendent in his single transferable suit, was not ready for Bike Shed Part II – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
Independent TD Barry Heneghan, who is not in the flotilla, but on a vessel due to sail on Wednesday.
Spanish warship to protect Gaza flotilla carrying Irish and international activists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
The Minster also referred to Independent TD Barry Heneghan, who is not in the flotilla.
Ireland cannot ‘send in marines’ to rescue flotilla members, Dáil told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Barry Heneghan confirmed that he will not nominate Maria Steen for the presidential election.
Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Barry Heneghan observes that today’s twenty-somethings are following in the long tradition of Irish people who emigrate in search of a better life.
Down-with-the-kids doc could have worked harder at avoiding cliches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Yates mocks Barry Heneghan’s roll call of relatives who help the Regional Independent TD.
Ivan Yates swaps ranting for raving, showing unexpected knowledge of nightclubs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Barry Heneghan is the Independent Government-supporting TD who raised a question about water quality.
Britain’s ambassador takes Darragh O’Brien’s name gaffe like a diplomat at summer garden party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Independent TD Barry Heneghan voted against the Government on a motion to end the Central Bank’s facilitation of the sale of Israeli bonds.
Government defeats motion to end Central Bank’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
Barry Heneghan is an Independent TD who advocates for more investment in running tracks for athletes in Dublin.
Barry Heneghan praises northsiders’ athletic superiority – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
Barry Heneghan is a TD representing Dublin Bay North who voted against the Coalition.
‘Some Independents you would not bring lion-hunting with you’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Barry Heneghan voted against the Government in favor of a pro-Palestine Bill.
Influencer Richie Herlihy’s foul-mouthed review of Dáil restaurant leaves a bad taste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Increasing pressure on the Government follows the vote on Wednesday night when two Government-supporting Independents, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, backed Sinn Féin’s Bill to prohibit the Bank’s involvement which was defeated by 87 to 75 votes.
TD apologises over remarks ‘wrongly’ comparing British army in Ireland with Israeli actions in Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Barry Heneghan voted against the Coalition in favour of a Sinn Féin Bill in support of Palestine.
Independents Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole vote against Coalition and in favour of Sinn Féin’s pro-Palestine Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Mr Heneghan wrote to Minister for Education Helen McEntee in February requesting a meeting to discuss the development of a school building for Gaelcholáiste Reachrann in Donaghmede.
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Barry Heneghan is a Dublin Bay North TD included in the discussion about speaking rights.
Government backbencher fails to turn up for controversial ‘Other Members’ speaking slot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Barry Heneghan issued a press release welcoming investment in his constituency.
A Barry Heneghan brag and a brazen wheeze by the Soc Dems reveal a lot about Irish politics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Mr Martin insisted there were no 'deals' for constituency favours with Independent TDs – as one of the Independents, Barry Heneghan, had suggested this week.
Taoiseach would put Irish boots on the ground in Ukraine peacekeeping force – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12Barry Heneghan is a TD who issued a press release regarding capital investment in Beaumont Hospital.
For Trump, everything is a victoryIreland· 2025-04-11
Barry Heneghan has hailed the publication of the Health Service Executive capital plan as an example of his 'deal' with the Government coming to fruition.
Deal or no deal? Independent TD claims deal with Government on health projects – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
Three members of the Regional Independents who do not hold Government positions – Michael Lowry, Gillian Toole and Barry Heneghan – are included in the technical group.
Opposition walks out as new speaking time arrangements start – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02Barry Heneghan announced his separation from Michael Lowry, emphasizing his independent status.
Trump’s tariffs take wrecking ball to perfectly good Dáil row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Barry Heneghan made a plaintive appeal to move his seat in the Dáil chamber.
Controversy over Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy will have three principal consequences – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Barry Heneghan has sought to move his seat in the Dáil after being caught in controversy.
Ceann Comhairle expected to survive Dáil vote – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Barry Heneghan, the Independent TD for Dublin Bay North, has moved his seat in the Dáil away from that of Tipperary Independent TD Michael Lowry.
Barry Heneghan moves Dáil seat away from Michael Lowry to emphasise his ‘independent’ status – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Barry Heneghan was next to Lowry, adopting a jocular stance.
Michael Lowry gave two fingers to the public. Their message back to the Government is equally concise – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Barry Heneghan from Dublin Bay North mimicked Michael Lowry's actions during the Dáil chaos.
Michael Lowry gives masterclass in smug ingratitude amid Dáil chaos over speaking time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
