A long-standing politician, he was elected first as a Tipperary county councillor in 1991. He was elected to the Dáil in a 2000 by-election and was re-elected in 2011 after losing his seat in 2007. His party is Tipperary based and he has campaigned nationally against the household tax and other austerity measures.

For 30 years, I’ve helped people mobilise against injustice; hospital closures, unemployment, home & water tax. I want to continue this work.

Jobs are my top priority. Disposable income in Tipp is 5% lower than the national average because we’re not getting a fair share of new jobs.

Abolish water charges –a people’s victory on this issue would lead the way to a reversal of other cutbacks in health, education and welfare.