A Dublin city councillor, he failed to secure a seat in the 2009 local elections but was elected in 2014. This is his first time running for a general election and he is a member of the Economic Development and Housing SPCs on Dublin City Council. In 2006, he worked in the US Senate for then-Senator Hillary Clinton.

I believe principles matter - that's why I stuck to my promise to take €0 unreceipted expenses. I want to work to reform politics at a national level.

I want to fight for needed investment in our area and make sure that our residents have a voice at the Government table - nobody else can guarantee that.

In first 100 days, pursuing real political reform ASAP. In long-term I want to see the USC abolished and Metro North get started after residents are consulted.