Elected as an Independent TD in 2002, he failed to get re-elected in 2007 and 2011. A GP by profession, he is running under the No Doctor, No Village banner, whose target aim is to protect and enhance medical care in rural areas. He is also a barrister and is a former Mayo Person of the Year.

I represented the Mayo people without fear or favour from 2002 to 2007 and that is what I will do again if I am elected.

Putting the person first in the health service through providing improved community services to avoid hospital admission by providing a viable alternative in the community.

Ensure a rebalancing of the health budget to properly resource general practice to end the hours and days that people must spend on hospital trolleys.