Lord Mayor of Dublin confident of winning Dublin Bay South as he tops polls in first count

James Kagan discusses his success in the election, attributing it to the party's strong campaign and focus on key issues like cost of living, housing, and crime. Despite challenges, the party is confident in winning a seat. The influence of independent candidates and media coverage is downplayed, emphasizing voter concerns as the main driver of election outcomes.

What challenges did the candidate foresee in winning two seats?

What was the candidate's perspective on the impact of independent candidates on the election outcome?