He was first elected to Kilkenny County Council in 2004, and has been a sitting councillor since. A community activist, he ran unsuccessfully in a 2015 by-election. A former mayor of Kilkenny, he is the Green Party Spokesperson for Environment, Community and Local Government.

I have worked tirelessly for 30 years as an activist. I bring integrity, courage and leadership and a pledge to work for the common good.

Helping to facilitate the regeneration of our towns, villages and rural areas to make them inclusive spaces where communities flourish.

Build alliances with left parties and independents to challenge for a fairer distribution of resources and sustainable development.