She was first elected in a 2009 by-election after the death of Independent TD Tony Gregory, billing herself as the "Gregory Candidate". She was re-elected in 2011 and is a member on the Dáil Technical Group. Recently, she has campaigned against the water charges and the lack of adequate housing in Ireland.

A vote for the independent community voice continuing the legacy of Tony Gregory; committed to justice, fairness and equality.

Stop corporate entities being given a free ride to evade and avoid tax while normal working families have been hit with so many types of austerity measures.

Continue seeking human rights-based budgets that take into account the social impact of government decisions on people of all incomes.