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| Name | Daithí de Róiste |
| Office | Lord Mayor of Dublin |
| Term start | 29 June 2024 |
| Predecessor | Hazel Chu |
| Office1 | Councillor, Ballyfermot–Drimnagh |
| Term start1 | 2014 |
| Predecessor1 | Office established |
| Birth place | Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland |
| Party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | Technological University Dublin |
Daithí de Róiste is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as the Lord Mayor of Dublin since June 2024. A member of Dublin City Council for the Ballyfermot–Drimnagh local electoral area since 2014, he is the first person from the Ballyfermot area to hold the office. His election followed the 2024 Dublin City Council election and a subsequent pact between Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, and Labour Party councillors.
Daithí de Róiste was born and raised in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin. He was educated locally at St. John's College before pursuing third-level studies at the Technological University Dublin (formerly the Dublin Institute of Technology). His early involvement in community activism and politics was shaped by his deep roots in the local area, where he became engaged with youth and sporting organizations. This foundational experience in his home community laid the groundwork for his subsequent political career and focus on local issues within Dublin City Council.
De Róiste was first elected to Dublin City Council in the 2014 Irish local elections, representing the newly created Ballyfermot–Drimnagh ward. He was successfully re-elected in both the 2019 Irish local elections and the 2024 Dublin City Council election, solidifying his position as a prominent local representative for the area. Within the council, he has served on several strategic committees, including the Strategic Policy Committees for Housing and Community Development. His political rise within Fianna Fáil has been noted, and he has been a vocal advocate on issues such as social housing provision, local enterprise, and community safety in Dublin's inner-city and suburban neighborhoods.
On 29 June 2024, following a political agreement among the Fianna Fáil, Green Party, and Labour Party groups on Dublin City Council, Daithí de Róiste was elected as the 353rd Lord Mayor of Dublin. He succeeded Hazel Chu, taking office in the historic Mansion House. Key themes of his mayoralty have included promoting community cohesion, supporting the city's cultural sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and addressing urban challenges such as public realm improvement and homelessness. His election was historic for the Ballyfermot community, marking the first time a person from the area has held the city's highest civic office.
Daithí de Róiste remains a resident of Ballyfermot and is actively involved in local Gaelic Athletic Association clubs and other community groups. He is a fluent Irish speaker, reflecting his commitment to the Irish language and culture. His personal and political identity is closely tied to his local area, and he is known for his ongoing engagement with constituents and community initiatives across the Ballyfermot–Drimnagh ward and the wider Dublin region.
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