Elected first to Galway County Council in 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for both the Dáil and the Seanad before securing a seat in 2011. He has a master's degree in agricultural science and is a member of a number of Dáil committees, including the Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education and the Committee on European Union Affairs.

So that I can continue working for the people of Galway - to champion job creation, investment in services, & build a better Ireland for all.

Keeping the recovery going for Galway West & Mayo South through continued job creation, responsible spending, lower taxes, & targeted investment.

Create an action plan for regional development akin to jobs plan & tackle unbalanced development, a source of many of our country's problems.