Elected to the Dáil on his first attempt in 2011, he had previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2009 European elections. Formerly a barrister and human rights lawyer with the OCSE, he is a member of the IFA and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

I fought for investment in vital services like health and education, for rural Ireland, and to bring about reforms promised but not delivered.

To ensure the economy in Clare recovers to the same extent as on the east coast, bringing about more balanced development in the State.

I would like to introduce reforms of how the Dáil operates, including reform of the whip system and Standing Orders regarding Parliament Questions – to ensure real replies.