Pringle is an independent TD who has been representing Donegal since first elected to the Dáil in 2011. He was a county councillor from 1999 to 2011 and previously worked in the Water Services on Donegal County Council.

As an independent, it's very important to provide a role to the public. Being an Independent politician is the best way to be held directly accountable to the people, rather than a party.

To ensure Donegal has an equal share of what's needed compared to the rest of the country.

I would like to see a progressive government of independent candidates and small parties, and for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to come to the same side.