A long-standing socialist politician, he first entered politics as a Sligo county councillor in 1974 and has been serving on the council since. He is a former member of the Labour Party, having joined the party in 1991 and left them in 2007. He also served one term as a TD in 1992 and was also briefly a member of the United Left Alliance but is running now as an Independent.

I am an experienced and effective political activist. I have the ability to ensure the interests of ordinary people are capably represented.

I want to bring real change and ensure adequate investment in employment, infrastructure and public services. Especially health and housing.

I would like to see water charges abolished and a decision taken to hold a Constitutional Referendum to ensure public ownership of our water.