He narrowly missed out on a seat in the 2007 general election, before being elected to the Seanad instead. He secured a Dáil seat in the 2011 election and is the younger brother of Seán Ryan, a former TD for Dublin North. A former operations manager, he has worked in the food and chemicals sectors of industry.

I represent ordinary people and families, putting their needs first and ensuring honest, hardworking representation in Dáil Éireann.

To provide adequate housing to meet the needs of the people in Dublin Fingal including rent certainty, security of tenure and affordable homes.

I don't believe in a 100-days target. If re-elected I will continue to work hard for the people I represent for every day of my mandate.