This will be his first time running for national office after he ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections. He worked for several years in retail management before being made redundant and now volunteers with local community and charitable organisations. He is an active campaigner against the water and household charges.

Working on issues that directly affect people of Louth/East Meath has given me a fixation and purpose to work hard for realistic change for a fairer way forward.

Families facing eviction. There are now over 220 families facing homelessness weekly in Louth/East Meath through no fault of their own.

Return the provisions and practices of citizen initiated referenda to Ireland, via national referendum and to enshrine this inalienable right in constitution.