Healy is an economist who was director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI), a trade union thinktank. He also has past experience with the ERSI and the OECD. He is standing on a platform that is pro-life, anti-far right, and supportive of international and European values.

In the first place because of my support for human rights and equality for all regardless of age, sex or disability. In the second place because of my determination to oppose racism and far right politics. In the third place because I want to see a new social and economic model based on equality and access to decent pay and employment.

The lack of housing and housing affordability, as well as healthcare and the need for proper resourcing and reform.

The need for a new departure in economic and social policy based on the principles of solidarity and equality. No child should be left behind. We need a radical overhaul of child disability services.