The current Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, he first entered politics as a south Dublin county councillor in 2004. He ran unsuccessfully in the 2007 general election but entered the Seanad. He was elected to the Dáil in 2011. He has formerly held a number of key positions in the Labour Party and is a Senior Counsel.

To maintain a progressive voice for equity and fairness in a stable and balanced government that’s delivering a sustainable recovery.

To sustain and increase the 1,500 new jobs we’ve created in the constituency, and to ensure diversity of patronage and continued investment in our schools.

Negotiate a pragmatic, stable and balanced Government programme that can deliver full employment by 2018, while advancing social reform and progressive politics.