Sean Kyne says he aims to be a better TD this time around - and a big part of that will be listening more to people on the ground.
He won the seat in the Galway West by-election last night after overtaking Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas in the final count.
Labour's Helen Ogbu and the Social Democrats Mide Nic Fhionnlaoich also have much to celebrate after very strong performances.
But it was not a good day for Fianna Fail or Sinn Fein, particularly when combined with the Dublin Central performances.
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Speaking to Galway Talks, incoming Fine Gael TD Kyne outlined his priorities.
