Reid joined the Social Democrats in 2016 and was involved in the campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment in 2018. He has lived in Kinvara for nearly 20 years. He was also part of a successful campaign to retain a local secondary school Seamount College.

I intend to make positive changes for a better environment and a fairer society. The current three TDs in this constituency were all on the other side in the Repeal referendum, meaning there was no representation for the majority of voters. It is the same on many other crucial issues.

Much better public transport for all, including an affordable, reliable bus system and proper cycling infrastructure.

Tackle the total lack of provision for housing, declare it an emergency and invest massively in local authority building of homes.