Dublin West is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 4 deputies (Teachtaí Dála, commonly known as TDs) on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV). Boundaries The constituency includes Mulhuddart, Corduff, Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Carpenterstown, Barberstown, Clonsilla and Ongar. The portion in Dublin City includes Dublin Zoo and Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland.The Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Act 2017 defines the constituency as: TDs Elections 2020 general election 2016 general election 2014 by-election Following the resignation of Independent TD Patrick Nulty, a by-election was held on 23 May 2014, on the same day as the 2014 European and local elections. 2011 by-election Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Brian Lenihan Jnr, a by-election was held on 27 October 2011, on the same day as the Irish presidential election and two constitutional referendums. 2011 general election 2007 general election 2002 general election 1997 general election 1996 by-election Following the death of Fianna Fáil TD Brian Lenihan Snr, a by-election was held on 2 April 1996. The seat was won by the Fianna Fáil candidate Brian Lenihan Jnr, son of the deceased TD. 1992 general election 1989 general election 1987 general election November 1982 general election 1982 by-election Following the resignation of Fine Gael TD Richard Burke on his appointment as European Commissioner, a by-election was held on 25 May 1982. The seat was won by the Fine Gael candidate Liam Skelly. February 1982 general election 1981 general election See also Dáil constituencies Elections in the Republic of Ireland Politics of the Republic of Ireland List of Dáil by-elections List of political parties in the Republic of Ireland References Dáil constituencies Parliamentary constituencies in County Dublin Politics of Fingal Politics of South Dublin (county) 1981 establishments in Ireland Constituencies established in 1981