As the 2024 General Election approaches, significant political figures are announcing their decisions not to contest. Notable exits include former taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Eamon Ryan from the Greens, and Labour’s Brendan Howlin. A total of eighteen Fine Gael TDs from the 2020 elections will not seek re-election, alongside members of other parties, highlighting a notable shift in the political landscape. Constituencies like Dublin Bay North and Louth will see familiar names stepping down, with the election poised to feature a mix of new and returning candidates.