He ran unsuccessfully in the 2011 general election and the 2014 local elections. A business development manager, he worked with a number of organisations including the National Health Federation Ireland. He campaigns on issues of participatory democracy and reform of the political system.

Serving as an Independent for the people I will provide €50,000 from my salary to local clubs, groups and organisations throughout my term.

As an inclusive leader using my Dáil vote I will provide free and fair local referendums on all major planning and policy-making decisions.

End austerity by developing a public banking system in Ireland where interest funds community economic programmes instead of profiting banks.