Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is elected as a TD for Dublin Central following a byelection. Multiple outlets report that Ennis tops the poll in the contest, securing the seat for the new representative. Coverage also highlights Ennis’s background, noting that he is a former footballer before entering politics, and that his victory makes him one of Dublin’s newest TDs. In post-election comments, Ennis attributes the result to the party’s performance and its approach during the campaign, saying the Social Democrats did not “bend on who we were.” The reports collectively focus on the outcome of the byelection, Ennis’s election as the successful candidate, and basic biographical details that frame his move from sport to elected office. No sources provided here dispute the result or offer alternate interpretations, and the information is presented as a straightforward account of the election result and Ennis’s public statements.