Dublin South was a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas, from 1981 to 2016 representing an area in the south of County Dublin (later Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown and South Dublin). The method of election was proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV). History and boundaries Dublin South existed as a Dáil constituency from 1981 to 2016. Constituency profile It was one of Ireland's most affluent constituencies, the 2006 Census reported that residents tended to have higher-than-average levels of educational attainment, especially in terms of third-level qualifications, and were much more likely to work in professional and managerial positions. "Volatile, unpredictable and utterly ruthless, Dublin South voters have hired and fired TDs with abandon over the years" – The Irish Times description of the constituency in August 2012. TDs Elections 2011 general election 2009 by-election Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Séamus Brennan, a by-election was held on 5 June 2009. The seat was won by the Fine Gael candidate George Lee. 2007 general election 2002 general election 1997 general election 1992 general election 1989 general election 1987 general election November 1982 general election February 1982 general election 1981 general election See also Politics of the Republic of Ireland Historic Dáil constituencies Elections in the Republic of Ireland References External links Oireachtas Members Database Dublin Historic Maps: Townlands of County Dublin Dáil constituencies in County Dublin (historic) 1981 establishments in Ireland Constituencies established in 1981 2016 disestablishments in Ireland Constituencies disestablished in 2016