Eoin Hayes
IrelandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eoin Hayes is a TD for Dublin Bay South and a former member of the Social Democrats, currently suspended from the parliamentary party for misleading actions. His political future remains uncertain amid ongoing party reviews.
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Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrats TD who faced issues regarding his Palantir shareholding.
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s ‘secretive’ gathering of US elites comes to Wicklow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrats TD who liquidated shares in Palantir as he entered politics.
Social Democrats TD misses out on €1m from Palantir share boom off the back of Ice contracts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Eoin Hayes was in the news for being pictured in blackface, which Holly Cairns found unfortunate on her first day back.
‘It is difficult’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Eoin Hayes was readmitted to the Social Democrats.
Former TD Eamon Ó Cuív declines to rule out return to contest Galway West byelection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrat TD who has recently been accepted back into his party.
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrats TD who faced backlash for a past Halloween costume incident.
HSE, Ireland’s largest employer, choosing its next chief executive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Eoin Hayes became embroiled in controversy when it emerged that he had worn blackface to a party.
There’s no excuse for Eoin Hayes not knowing the racist history of blackface – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Eoin Hayes is a Dublin Bay South TD who faced backlash over a past Halloween costume incident.
Jim Gavin survives gate-gate as mystery over Sinn Féin’s presidential endorsement deepens – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Eoin Hayes is mentioned in relation to a controversy about dressing in blackface.
RTÉ host Colm Ó Mongáin goes nuclear on rudderless Liveline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Eoin Hayes was forced on Monday to apologise when photographs surfaced of him wearing blackface at a college party 16 years ago.
can the parties cooperate? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18Eoin Hayes appeared uncertain about where he should sit in the Dáil chamber after his suspension was lifted.
On Dáil’s first day back, Eoin Hayes looked lost and unsure where to sit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes issued an apology for wearing brown make-up on his face and hands.
Security tight at Leinster House; Independent Ireland requests minute’s silence for Charlie Kirk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Catherine Connolly commented on the 'blackface' Halloween costume controversy surrounding Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes.
Jim Gavin rejects suggestion he was Fine Gael supporter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Eoin Hayes issued an apology for wearing brown make-up on his face and hands while dressed up as former US president Barack Obama for a Halloween party some 16 years ago.
What is ‘blackface’ and why is it considered offensive and racist? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Eoin Hayes is set to stay in the Social Democrats parliamentary party despite fresh controversy surrounding him due to a 'blackface' incident 16 years ago.
Eoin Hayes to remain a member of Social Democrats despite ‘blackface’ controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes has found himself at the centre of another controversy, just as Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns returns from maternity leave.
Presidential hopefuls appear before councils; Hayes to face no sanctions over ‘blackface’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Eoin Hayes has issued an apology for wearing brown make-up while dressed as Barack Obama for a Halloween party.
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes apologises for Barack Obama Halloween costume – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrats TD involved in a controversy regarding the disposal of shares linked to the Israel Defense Forces.
Labour seeks Dáil time for Eoin Hayes to make statement on Israel-linked shares – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Hayes is a TD who is one of the few confirmed renters among politicians.
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Eoin Hayes pulled off a shock victory for the party in Dublin Bay South only to be exiled from the parliamentary party.
from cute hoors to rookie errors and good operators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Eoin Hayes was readmitted to the Social Democrats after being suspended for providing incorrect information about his shares in Palantir.
Eoin Hayes readmitted to Social Democrats – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes, suspended from the Social Democrats, also confirmed he will back Ms Connolly.
Catherine Connolly gathers support for Áras run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Eoin Hayes is the newly elected TD for Dublin Bay South who was suspended from the parliamentary party due to issues regarding his shareholding in a company with ties to the Israel Defense Forces.
Is it time for the Social Democrats to end Eoin Hayes’s purgatory? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21He is a suspended Social Democrat TD who delivered his maiden speech to the Dáil.
Dismay among RTÉ staffers as broadcaster hires actors to play journalists in ‘make-believe’ ad campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Eoin Hayes was suspended indefinitely for misleading the party over when he sold his shares.
It’s been like Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds on Merrion Street since the sun started to shine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Eoin Hayes is the Dublin Bay South TD who was suspended by the party over a failure to account fully for the manner in which he disposed of shareholdings.
Practicality rather than divisions behind front-bench reshuffle, Social Democrats say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes has said the government should immediately pass the Occupied Territories Bill.
More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Eoin Hayes was banished from the Social Democrats for dishonesty regarding his shares.
Best Varadkar tribute act, Jemser balance respected and outstanding Dáil dust-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Eoin Hayes was suspended from the Social Democrats for misleading the party.
A Barry Heneghan brag and a brazen wheeze by the Soc Dems reveal a lot about Irish politics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Eoin Hayes is a Social Democrats TD who has been suspended from the parliamentary party.
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