Casey previously contested the presidential election, coming in second place. He unsuccessfully ran in the MEP elections for the Midlands North-West constituency. He is the founder and former chairman of recruitment business Claddagh Resources. He appeared on two series of RTÉ's Dragons' Den. He has a degree in business and poliics.

I will be the most proactive, reactive TD for the whole of Donegal... If you think the Healy-Raes do a lot for the people of Kerry, wait until you see what I can do for Donegal.

A Mica redress system. I wouldn't consider lending my support for any government until this is in place. This is the short-term priority, more long-term is infrastructure, jobs and hospitals.

I would like to secure a position in government to promote the interests of the people in Donegal.