Summary of Changes
This list, and those below, summarises the changes in representation. It does not address revisions to the boundaries of constituencies.
| Constituency | Created | Seats | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork North–Central | 1981 | 4 | loses 1 seat |
| Dublin Mid–West | 2002 | 4 | gains 1 seat |
| Dublin North–Central | 1948 | 3 | loses 1 seat |
| Kildare North | 1997 | 4 | gains 1 seat |
| Laois–OffalyA | 2007 | 5 | renamed from Laoighis–Offaly |
| Longford–Roscommon | 1992 | 4 | abolished |
| Longford–Westmeath | 2007 | 4 | new constituency |
| Meath | 1948 | 5 | abolished |
| Meath East | 2007 | 3 | new constituency |
| Meath West | 2007 | 3 | new constituency |
| Roscommon–South Leitrim | 2007 | 3 | new constituency |
| Sligo–Leitrim | 1948 | 4 | abolished |
| Sligo–North Leitrim | 2007 | 3 | new constituency |
| Westmeath | 1992 | 3 | abolished |
Read more about this topic: Electoral (Amendment) Act 2005
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