Dublin has a new mayor.
Sinn Féin's Críona Ní Dhálaigh was elected as the capital's first citizen at a meeting of Dublin City Council this evening.
She takes over from independent councillor Christy Burke.
The new mayor said she wanted Dublin to be a "city of equality" and that tackling the housing crisis would be a top priority.
She said she will fight for worker's rights during her time in office, highlighting the "offensive" mistreatment of Dunnes Stores workers and the "reprehensible" sudden closure of Clerys department store.
Cllr Ní Dhálaigh said, “I am especially proud to be the first Sinn Féin mayor for Dublin and I am very grateful for the support that made this possible. I know that for some it was a bit of a leap of faith and I acknowledge that.
“I am conscious that this position is a responsibility, not a privilege, and that it is my role to serve the people of this city, and my fellow councillors in an open, honest and transparent manner," she added.
She also called on councillors from all different parties and ideologies to work together, saying “it’s that city of equals that I want to help build. No one can do that by themselves. No party can do that alone. “
Christy Burke spoke to Newstalk Lunchtime earlier today about his last day in office. You can listen back here.
