Cathal (33) is a from Ballyhogue, and is part of a new generation of public representatives ambitious for. Wexford, its people and its potential. 
 

Cathal was elected to Seanad Eireann in February 2025 and is a Senator for Fine Gael based in the Wexford Constituency. He was previously first elected to Wexford County Council in 2019 and re-elected in 2024 a reflection of solid work and delivery.

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He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with an Honours degree in Law and Business and a Masters in Law. He previously worked on the successful Congressional election campaign of Joe Kennedy III in Boston (grandnephew to the former US President) and in the Office of the Irish Attorney General.​

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Cathal is a qualified solicitor and runs his own practice and is deeply rooted in the community, previously serving on the Wexford GAA County Board and on the Board of Directors of the 1798 Rebellion Centre. 
 

Priorities 

• Housing: I will continue to push for increased supply of quality and affordable housing for Wexford.

• Healthcare: Prioritising funding Wexford General Hospital and delivering the planned 97 bed unit extension together with expanded primary care and mental health services. 

• Infrastructure: the N11/N25 Oilgate to Rosslare Bypass and Rosslare Europort masterplan.

• Childcare: Ensuring affordable and accessible childcare for all families.

• Farming & Fisheries: Supporting our rural communities.

• Environment: Protecting the environment for future generations.​

 

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