James Geoghegan (Fine Gael politician)
James Geoghegan | |
|---|---|
 Geoghegan in 2021 | |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| Assumed office 21 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Daithí de Róiste |
| Dublin City Councillor | |
| Assumed office May 2019 | |
| Constituency | Pembroke |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Claire Cummins (m. 2016) |
| Children | 3 |
James Geoghegan is an Irish Fine Gael politician, who has served as Lord Mayor of Dublin since June 2024.[1]
Political career[edit]
Geoghegan was a founding member of Renua in 2015.[2] He was elected to Dublin City Council at the 2019 local elections for the Pembroke area.
He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 2021 Dublin Bay South by-election.
Lord Mayor of Dublin[edit]
Following the 2024 Dublin City Council election, a coalition was formed between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Labour.[3] As part of the agreement, Geoghegan was appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin on 21 June 2024.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Fine Gael Councillor James Geoghegan elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin". Fine Gael. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Gataveckaite, Gabija (13 May 2021). "'I'm not a posh barrister' - Fine Gael's James Geoghegan fires back at 'personalised attacks' as he is selected party candidate for by-election". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 8 July 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "AGREEMENT REACHED ON DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL COALITION". Dublin People. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.