Shane Moynihan

Shane Moynihan is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a Teachta Dála for the Dublin Mid-West constituency since the 2024 general election.

Early life

Moynihan is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a PhD in political science.

Political career

He was a member of South Dublin County Council for the Palmerstown–Fonthill area from 2019 to 2024. He was a candidate at the 2019 Dublin Mid-West by-election, caused by the departure of Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald to the European Parliament, in which Sinn Féin's Mark Ward won the seat.

Political views

The Phoenix has characterised Moynihan as a "traditional Fianna Fáil type" who is committed to the idea of a United Ireland and the restoration of the Irish language. The Phoenix has also described Moynihan as an "Atlanticist" in terms of International Relations.