Malcolm is from Gorey, Co. Wexford, and is Fianna Fáil's current spokesperson on further and higher education, research, innovation and science and a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport, Arts, Media & Culture. He was briefly a TD after winning a byelection in November 2019, just weeks before the 2020 General Election was called. Separately, he has ran 38 marathons.

I am passionate about how politics can address challenges whether in our communities, nationally or globally. I want to help make this the best country in the world in which to learn, to research, to live and to enjoy life.

The need for affordable housing.

Giving a break to young people who have worked hard and want to buy their own home.