He ran unsuccessfully for both local and national office before being elected to Limerick City Council in 2009. A councillor since then, he is the Sinn Féin party leader on the council. He was involved in a defamation case against Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea. This led to O'Dea resigning as Minister of Defence.

Sinn Féin offer a realistic alternative to the establishment parties. Our policies will put people and the marginalised in society first.

Invest in job creation to deliver economic growth which will create decent jobs with decent pay, and a real commitment to our SME sector.

Restore confidence in politics, I would introduce a law dealing with excessive wages, pensions and perks of our current and past politicians.