This is his first time running in a general election after he ran unsuccessfully in a number of local elections as well as a by-election. The owner of Brian's Treasure Chest charity shop in Mullingar, he is a long-time volunteer in his local community and has been nominated for awards for the volunteer work he has done in the past.

I am committed to representing and serving the people of Longford Westmeath.

Jobs are my priority. People at work provide the resources to achieve everything else.

I want to ensure that the interests of the people always have priority in government policy.